The packaging testing experts at Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) conduct pharmaceutical packaging testing to help clients assess systems that protect medications and other pharmaceutical products. Effective packaging preserves product quality during handling, transportation, storage, and use.
ATS provides pharmaceutical packaging testing for manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and other organizations. Testing generates objective data on packaging materials, seals, integrity, and performance under defined conditions. Pharmaceutical packaging includes bottles, vials, syringes, blister packs, pouches, tubes, and other container systems. Each configuration presents unique testing considerations. An effective testing program depends on the packaging design, materials, product, and intended application.
What Does Pharmaceutical Packaging Testing Evaluate?
Pharmaceutical packaging testing evaluates various characteristics of a packaging system. Specific tests are determined by the package configuration and project objectives. Our testing experts commonly provide a wide range of testing services in our ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited, ISO 9001:2015-registered testing laboratories, including but not limited to:
- Package durability
- Visual examination
- Package integrity
- Seal strength
- Leak detection
- Transportation performance
- Accelerated aging
- Container closure performance
- Material characteristics
- Environmental conditioning
Testing helps identify potential weaknesses in packaging components or complete systems. Results support product development, quality investigations, and packaging qualification. ATS assists clients in determining the appropriate testing approach based on packaging systems and project requirements.
Who Uses Pharmaceutical Packaging Testing Services?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers commonly use packaging testing services. Packaging manufacturers and contract organizations may also require independent laboratory testing during development or production. Our clients include but are not limited to:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Biotechnology companies
- Drug development organizations
- Pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers
- Contract manufacturing organizations
- Quality assurance teams
- Research and development departments
- Packaging engineering groups
Testing supports new packaging development and modifications to existing systems. It also provides technical data for investigations and qualification programs.
How Can Pharmaceutical Packaging Testing Support Product Development?
Packaging testing provides data to help development teams evaluate performance. This information supports decisions on materials, package configurations, and manufacturing processes. For example, seal testing characterizes package seal strength, while integrity testing identifies potential pathways for leakage or loss of containment.
Environmental conditioning provides information on packaging performance after exposure to specific conditions. Transportation testing evaluates how packaging responds to simulated distribution stresses.
What Pharmaceutical Packaging Tests Does ATS Perform?
ATS offers laboratory testing for pharmaceutical packaging and related materials. Available tests depend on package configuration, material, and project objectives. Some of the evaluations we perform include:
- Package integrity testing
- Seal strength testing
- Leak testing
- Accelerated aging
- Environmental conditioning
- Distribution and transportation testing
- Material characterization
- Container closure evaluations
ATS works with organizations to establish testing programs that address specific technical requirements. Appropriate methods depend on the packaging system and intended application. Laboratory evaluations may involve individual packaging components or complete systems. Testing can also be integrated into broader product development or quality programs.
Why Should Pharmaceutical Packaging Be Tested?
Pharmaceutical packaging serves more than a storage function; it protects products from environmental exposure and physical damage. Packaging may encounter temperature changes, vibration, compression, impacts, and other stresses during distribution. Testing provides information on how a packaging system responds to these conditions.
Testing also helps identify changes in package integrity or seal performance. This information supports investigations when packaging does not perform as expected. ATS’ structured testing programs give clients technical information for evaluating packaging designs, supporting documentation associated with internal quality and engineering activities.
When Should Pharmaceutical Packaging Testing Be Performed?
Testing may be appropriate at multiple stages of pharmaceutical packaging development. Early evaluations provide useful information as teams develop a new packaging system.
Additional testing is recommended when packaging materials, components, suppliers, or manufacturing processes change. Testing also supports shelf-life studies and distribution evaluations. Common applications include:
- Supplier evaluations
- Manufacturing process changes
- Shelf-life studies
- New pharmaceutical packaging development
- Packaging design evaluations
- Packaging qualification
- Transportation evaluations
- Quality investigations
- Material selection
- Container closure evaluations
The appropriate testing scope depends on the product and packaging system. Organizations should define testing requirements based on specific applications and relevant standards.
Pharmaceutical Packaging Testing at ATS
ATS provides pharmaceutical packaging testing for organizations seeking laboratory data during development, evaluation, and quality activities. We support testing of packaging materials, components, and complete systems.
Our professional laboratory testing services provide valuable information about packaging integrity and performance under defined conditions. Our testing experts collaborate with clients to understand objectives and determine the best testing options.
Contact Us
Get in touch with the pharmaceutical packaging testing professionals at ATS by submitting a web request form or calling +1 (888) 287-5227 today.
