Packaging Testing
Testing is the most reliable way to know how a packaging material will perform. PCRI tests paper, board, corrugated boxes, cartons, films, pouches, bottles, metal, glass, cloth, jute and wood, and suggests the tests that match your quality and cost goals.
Tests and Charges by Material
93 tests across four groups. Choose a material, or search for a test by name.
Paper and Paperboard
Testing of paper and paperboard ensures they possess the right strength, durability and quality for their intended use. It helps maintain consistency, meet industry standards and build customer confidence, making it essential for packaging, printing and converting applications.
Corrugated Boxes
Testing of corrugated boxes is essential to ensure they can protect products during storage, handling and transportation. It verifies strength, compression resistance and durability, helping prevent damage, maintain product quality and meet industry standards.
Folding Cartons
Testing of folding cartons ensures they meet required strength, print quality and performance standards. It supports product protection, shelf appeal and consistency during handling and distribution.
| # | Test | Charge (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grammage | ₹700 |
| 2 | Caliper (thickness) | ₹700 |
| 3 | Bursting strength | ₹700 |
| 4 | Burst factor / index | ₹900 |
| 5 | Breaking length / tensile index | ₹1,350 |
| 6 | Tensile strength and elongation at break | ₹1,350 |
| 7 | Tensile energy absorption (TEA) / index | ₹1,850 |
| 8 | Tensile energy absorption index | ₹1,850 |
| 9 | Tear resistance (Elmendorf method) | ₹1,250 |
| 10 | Tear factor / index (Elmendorf) | ₹1,250 |
| 11 | Tear resistance (UTM method) | ₹1,350 |
| 12 | Tear strength (UTM method) | ₹1,350 |
| 13 | Moisture content | ₹700 |
| 14 | Cobb test | ₹950 per side |
| 15 | Smoothness | ₹950 |
| 16 | Porosity | ₹950 |
| 17 | Ring crush test | ₹1,350 |
| 18 | Edge crush test | ₹1,350 |
| 19 | Scuffproofness | ₹1,050 |
| 20 | Sulphide content | ₹3,050 |
| 21 | Chloride content | ₹3,050 |
| 22 | Brightness | ₹1,550 |
| 23 | Gloss | ₹1,550 |
| 24 | Opacity | ₹1,550 |
| 25 | Fibre analysis | ₹4,500 |
| 26 | pH / surface pH | ₹1,050 |
| 27 | Wax pick-up number | ₹2,300 |
| 28 | Stiffness | ₹1,250 |
| 29 | Folding endurance | ₹1,250 |
| 30 | Ash content | ₹1,550 |
| 31 | Individual grammage3-ply ₹800 · 5-ply ₹900 · 7-ply ₹1,000 | ₹From 800 |
| 32 | Compression strength | ₹1,350 |
| 33 | Ply adhesion | ₹1,650 |
| 34 | Odour pick-up | ₹3,350 |
| 35 | Recyclability (%) | ₹39,950 |
| 36 | Climatic exposure, per day | ₹3,500 |
No matching test in this group.
Plastic Films, Laminates and Pouches
Testing of plastic films and laminates evaluates mechanical strength, seal integrity, barrier properties against moisture, gases and light, and resistance to puncture and flex cracking. It ensures materials perform reliably across storage, transportation and use, supports product safety and shelf life, and ensures compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
Bottles
Testing plastic bottles assesses mechanical strength, impact resistance, stress crack resistance and sealing performance. It ensures the bottles can withstand filling, capping, transportation and environmental stresses, safeguarding product integrity and regulatory compliance.
| # | Test | Charge (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caliper (thickness) | ₹700 |
| 2 | Tensile strength and elongation | ₹1,350 |
| 3 | Tear resistance (Elmendorf method) | ₹1,250 |
| 4 | Tear factor (Elmendorf method) | ₹1,250 |
| 5 | Melt flow indexPlastic resins only | ₹1,500 |
| 6 | Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)Stage 1 / Stage 2 | On request |
| 7 | Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) | On request |
| 8 | Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) | On request |
| 9 | WVTR by ASTM E96 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 | WVTR by ASTM F1249 | ₹12,000 |
| 11 | OTR by ASTM D3985 | ₹12,000 |
| 12 | Coefficient of friction | ₹1,250 |
| 13 | Tear resistance (UTM method) | ₹1,350 |
| 14 | Extractability studyOne simulant, food grade | ₹7,500 |
| 15 | Treatability (surface tension) | ₹1,600 |
| 16 | Heat shrinkage | ₹1,450 |
| 17 | Heat seal strength | ₹1,350 |
| 18 | Hot tack | ₹1,400 |
| 19 | Peel bond strengthOne contact layer | ₹1,350 |
| 20 | Gelbo flex resistance | ₹2,400 |
| 21 | Hardness test | ₹1,050 |
| 22 | Compressibility / rate of recovery | ₹1,350 |
| 23 | Torque | ₹1,450 |
| 24 | Residual solvent (GC method) | ₹25,000 |
| 25 | Dart impact | ₹1,350 |
| 26 | Puncture resistance (UTM) | ₹1,850 |
| 27 | Surface resistivity (anti-static test) | ₹1,850 |
| 28 | Environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) | ₹4,000 |
| 29 | Secant modulus test | ₹1,650 |
No matching test in this group.
Metal Containers
Testing of metal containers ensures their structural integrity, corrosion resistance and sealing efficiency. It verifies their ability to withstand pressure, impact and environmental conditions.
Glass Containers
Testing of glass containers ensures their strength, durability and resistance to breakage, thermal shock and pressure. It verifies sealing effectiveness and surface quality, which matters most for food, beverages and pharmaceuticals.
Cloth, Jute and Wood
Cloth packaging is tested for fabric strength, abrasion resistance and dye stability. Jute bags, common for agricultural products, are tested for tensile strength and moisture resistance. Wooden crates and pallets are tested for load-bearing capacity and durability.
| # | Test | Charge (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimension / weight | ₹700 |
| 2 | Denier | ₹900 |
| 3 | Breaking load and elongation | ₹1,350 |
| 4 | Seam strength | ₹1,450 |
| 5 | Load bearing capacity | ₹1,450 |
| 6 | Hydraulic pressure test | ₹1,550 |
| 7 | Tin coating | ₹2,550 |
| 8 | Vacuum pressure test | ₹2,100 |
| 9 | Lateral compression strength | ₹1,350 |
| 10 | Adhesion strength to steel | ₹1,350 |
| 11 | Loop tack | ₹1,600 |
| 12 | Rolling ball tack | ₹1,250 |
| 13 | Break loose force, per syringe | ₹2,550 |
| 14 | Glide force, per syringe | ₹2,550 |
| 15 | Refrigeration loss, per day | ₹2,900 |
| 16 | Light fastness (UV lamp exposure), per day | ₹2,500 |
No matching test in this group.
Transport Worthiness
Tests that show whether a filled pack survives handling, stacking and shipment, from individual drop, rolling, impact and stack load tests to complete ISTA test sequences.
| # | Test | Charge (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolling test, per box | ₹1,250 |
| 2 | Inclined impact test, per box | ₹1,250 |
| 3 | Drop test, per box | ₹1,250 |
| 4 | Stack load test, per box | ₹1,250 |
| 5 | Transport worthiness test as per ASTM D4169: ISTA 6A | ₹25,000 |
| 6 | Transport worthiness test: ISTA 3A | ₹23,000 |
| 7 | Transport worthiness test: ISTA 2A | ₹21,000 |
| 8 | Rain test | On request |
| 9 | UN packaging test as per IMDG and IATAFunctional test report only. PCRI is not authorised to issue UN certificates. | On request |
| 10 | Shelf-life study of packaged product | On request |
| 11 | Tests to a protocol supplied by the client | On request |
| 12 | Third-party quality inspections | On request |
No matching test in this group.
Testing Terms and Conditions
Please read these before sending samples.
- Prevailing standardsTests are carried out in accordance with prevailing industry standards to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Subject to availabilityChemicals, manpower and equipment in working condition must be available before a testing job can be taken up.
- Rates may changeTesting rates are revised from time to time to reflect costs and industry trends.
- Not for legal proceedingsPCRI's test results are not certified for use in legal proceedings. They are intended for information and quality assurance.
- Partner laboratoriesPCRI works with other laboratories, and some tests may be carried out at specialised partner facilities.
- Samples and GSTCustomers provide the samples. Testing charges are subject to GST.
- RefundsTesting charges are not refundable, but can be adjusted against future services.
- Regular clientsCompanies that submit samples regularly receive a 10% discount on testing charges.
- International clientsTesting rates for clients outside India are three times the standard rates, reflecting logistics and administration.
- Customer Request FormTesting is requested through the Customer Request Form (CRF).
- Advance paymentTesting charges are payable in advance.
- Annual contractsAnnual packaging testing contracts are available for companies that need regular testing through the year.
- Payment methodsNEFT / RTGS, Google Pay, Paytm and PhonePe.
Annual Packaging Lab Contract
A yearly agreement that gives your company access to PCRI's packaging lab services, to support improving, testing and developing your packaging through the year.
Ask about an annual contract- Regular testing through the year
- 10% discount for regular sample submissions
- A single point of contact at PCRI
- Quality improvement and cost optimisation
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