Metropack becomes the first French laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 for transport simulation testing.

Packaging qualification has reached a new milestone in France. Metropack has been awarded ISO 17025 accreditation by COFRAC for conducting transport simulation testing in accordance with the international ASTM D4169 standard.

This first-of-its-kind accreditation in France highlights the growing importance of validating packaging performance throughout the entire supply chain.This accreditation makes Metropack the first French laboratory to be recognized for transport simulation testing under the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard, the international benchmark for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It guarantees the reliability, reproducibility and impartiality of test results—criteria that have become essential for manufacturers operating in increasingly complex supply chains.

Addressing the evolving challenges of the supply chain

The ASTM D4169 standard enables laboratories to reproduce the conditions that packaging encounters during transport, including vibrations, shocks, compression and climatic variations. The objective is to assess a package's ability to protect its contents under conditions that accurately reflect real-world logistics.For brands, this accreditation provides an additional level of confidence in the qualification of their packaging solutions at a time when sustainability requirements, damage reduction and logistics optimization are becoming ever more critical.

The result of a long-term commitment to excellence

Founded in 2004, Metropack has established itself as a leading specialist in packaging qualification in France. The company operates a COFRAC-accredited laboratory, a 3,000 m² testing facility, and a dedicated R&D department that has supported several research projects focused on packaging technologies.This latest accreditation is the culmination of years of investment in testing equipment, methodologies and technical expertise. It also reflects Metropack's commitment to supporting manufacturers in meeting increasingly demanding standards for packaging performance validation.

At a time when packaging must combine innovation, lightweight design and logistics resilience, this achievement represents a significant milestone for the French packaging industry and reinforces the importance of rigorous testing in ensuring product protection across the supply chain.