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Technical resources

Practical guidance on the standards our clients test to — and a clear starting point if you're not sure which test you need.

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Which test do I need?

Start with what you're making or shipping — we'll point you to the right service.

My packaging will carry dangerous goods

UN performance testing and approval for drums, jerricans, boxes, IBCs and more.

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My product or container isn't dangerous goods

Fuel containers, bulk bags, pallets, batteries, aerosols and custom test programs.

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I need to prove my packaging survives distribution

ISTA and ASTM transport simulation, vibration and environmental testing.

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I supply defence or ordnance equipment

MIL-STD-810H, ordnance packaging, UN 38.3 and shock and drop testing.

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I need a specific test method

Vibration, drop, compression, temperature, leak, pressure and tensile testing.

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Technical guidance topics

Each topic is covered in detail on its own page, with the tests, standards and information we need to get started.

UN Dangerous Goods Testing

How packaging is tested and approved to carry dangerous goods under the UN Recommendations and ADG Code.

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ISTA Transport Simulation

Simulating the distribution environment to show packaged products survive the journey.

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ASTM D4169 Testing

Distribution cycle testing of shipping containers and systems to ASTM D4169.

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FIBC Bulk Bag Testing

AS 3668 testing for bulk bags carrying non-dangerous goods, and how it differs from UN FIBC testing.

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Fibreboard & Combination Packaging

UN 4G fibreboard boxes and combination packaging, tested and certified together with their inner receptacles.

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Pallet & Stillage Testing

Load and handling testing for pallets, stillages and reusable transport equipment.

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AS/NZS 2906 Fuel Containers

Design and compliance testing for portable plastic and metal fuel containers.

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Aerosol Flammability Testing

UN ignition distance (31.4) and enclosed space ignition (31.5) testing for aerosols, plus AS 2278 design type testing.

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Sharps Containers

Performance testing for sharps containers referencing AS/NZS 23907, including lifespan simulation.

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Standards and frameworks

The standards and regulations that most often shape our clients' testing programs, and where to read more about each.

UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: The international model regulations that set UN packaging performance levels, test methods and marking requirements.
Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code: Australia's implementation of the UN Recommendations, governing dangerous goods transport by road and rail.
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations: Additional packaging and documentation requirements that apply when dangerous goods are transported by air.
UN 38.3 (Manual of Tests and Criteria): The safety tests lithium metal and lithium-ion cells and batteries must pass before they can be transported.
AS/NZS 2906: Material, design, construction and marking requirements for refillable portable fuel containers.
AS 3668: Requirements for flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) carrying non-dangerous goods.
AS/NZS 23907: Sharps injury protection — requirements and test methods for sharps containers.
UN 31.4 and 31.5 (flammable aerosols): The ignition distance and enclosed space ignition tests, from section 31 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, used to classify flammable aerosols.
AS 2278: The Australian Standard covering non-refillable metal aerosol containers; Falcon conducts AS 2278 design type testing.
ISTA and ASTM D4169: Established procedures for simulating the distribution environment on packaged products.
MIL-STD-810H: The environmental engineering considerations and test methods defence programs use to qualify equipment.

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