by Lean Biologix | Mar 19, 2026 | Packaging and Labeling Support, Supply Chain Testing
Dry Ice Effects on CO2 Ingress Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2), is used in shipping for maintaining low temperatures, such as ≤ -60℃ or ≤ -65℃, due to its sublimation property. As dry ice transitions directly from solid to gas, it releases significant...
by Lean Biologix | Mar 10, 2026 | Packaging and Labeling Support
How EU’s PPWR Impacts US Medical & Biotech Exports For US manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostics, and biotechnology products, the European Union (EU) represents a critical market. However, access to that market now requires navigating the complex new...
by Lean Biologix | Aug 22, 2025 | Supply Chain Testing
What is ASTM D4169 testing? ASTM International developed the standard ASTM D4169, “Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems,” to test a shipping systems’ ability to withstand typical distribution hazards that occur in a supply...
by Lean Biologix | Aug 22, 2025 | Supply Chain Testing
ASTM D4169 vs. ISTA Distribution Tests Two (2) prominent organizations lead the way in developing distribution standards: the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA). This article will compare ASTM D4169,...
by Lean Biologix | Jun 19, 2024 | Computer System Validation
The GAMP5 second edition improved upon the original edition from 2008 and was released in July 2022. The updated guide keeps the same structure but updates its content to highlight the growing area of cloud services. It also addresses the increasing use of testing...
