Report Ista 3a

Technical Report: (9616) 048-0092 FEBRUARY 20, 2016
Date Received: FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Page 1 of 20
Sample Description: 2-PACK DINING CHAIR

Vendor: Sample Size: 01 PACKAGED PRODUCT
Manufacturer: TRENDEX CO. LTD VPN: /
Buyer: SKN/SKU No.: N/A
Agent: N/A
Labeled Age Grade: / PO No.: N/A
Appropriate Age Grade: / Ref #: /
Client Specified Age Grade: / Country of Origin: VIETNAM
Tested Age Grade: / Assortment No.: /
UPC Code: Department No.: /
Phase of Production: OTHERS ITEM#:
Color: DARK RUSTIC/WHITE Date of Production:
Program: / Model/Style#:
Previous No: N/A Country of Destination: USA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The sample(s) MEETS the following requirement(s):

- The requirement of the test protocol for 09070.1 – US, Packaged Product Transit Testing ISTA 3A (150 Lbs. or Less)
DESCRIPTION OF PACKAGE:
Five panel folder master container was taped at seam joint and secured by plastic tape.
(Please see enclosed photos 1~4)
The sample product and the inner packaging materials were shown in the photos.
(Please see enclosed photos 5~17)
Quantity of product(s) in master pack is parts of sample.
Note(s):
- The submitted sample was tested under WAL-MART’s requirement.
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Technical Report: (9616) 048-0092
FEBRUARY 20, 2016
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BVCPS Contact information for this report.
Technical questions:
Technical questions: Terry Nguyen, Tel: 848-37421-604 ~ 6; email: terry.nguyen@vn.bureauveritas.com
Technical questions: Ron Nguyen, Tel: 848-37421-604 ~ 6; email: ron.nguyen@vn.bureauveritas.com
Concerns About Billing and General Inquiries:

Primary Contact: Ryan Nguyen, Tel: 848-37421-604 ~ 6; email: ryan.nguyen@vn.bureauveritas.com
Back-up Contact: Abby Pham, Tel: 848-37421-604 ~ 6; email: abby.pham@vn.bureauveritas.com
BUREAU VERITAS CONSUMER PRODUCTS SERVICES (VN) LTD.
TERRY NGUYEN
AUTHORIZE REPORT APPROVER
BV Lab Number: (9616) 048-0092
TEST PROTOCOL FOR Technician Name: VET
09070.1 - US Test Date: FEBRUARY 17, 2016
PACKAGED PRODUCT TRANSIT TESTING ISTA 3A (150 Reviewed By/Date: TN/ FEBRUARY 20, 2016
LBS. OR LESS) (V11)
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Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

LABELING
[OVER PACKAGING]
CPSD-HL-01057-
Labeling No Over Packaged /
MTHD / Visual Label identifying an "Over-packaged product for drop / vibration testing";
Report if present
[PACKAGED PRODUCT Of Test Package]
CPSD-HL-01057-
Labeling Provided /
MTHD / Visual
Label identifying a "Packaged product for drop / vibration testing"
[OVER PACKAGING]
Over-packaged Visual Product and package shall be over-packaged NA /

If the sample is not over-packaged, the following result may not be
representative of standard conditions
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CPSD-HL-01056- Report overall length; shall meet label claims
C: No Claims
Dimensions - length MTHD / Standard (If applicable) /
R: 39-3/4”
measure
CPSD-HL-01056- Report overall width; shall meet label claims
C: No Claims
Dimensions - width MTHD / Standard (If applicable) /
R: 18-3/4”
measure
CPSD-HL-01056- Report overall height; shall meet label claims
C: No Claims
Dimensions - height MTHD / Standard (If applicable) /
R: 9-1/2”
measure
CPSD-HL-01056- Report overall weight; shall meet label claims
C: No Claims
Weight MTHD / Standard (If applicable) /
R: 37.4 Lbs
measure
[Material Qualities]
CPSD-HL-01057- C: No Claims
Material Description /
MTHD / Visual Report materials: shall meet label claims R: Corrugated Board
(If applicable)
[Material Face Color]
CPSD-HL-01057- C: No Claims
Color or finish quality - material /
MTHD / Visual R: Brown
Report color: shall meet label claims
(If applicable)
CPSD-HL-01056-
C: No Claims
Dimensions - thickness MTHD / Standard /
Report overall thickness; shall meet label claims R: 0.27”
measure
(If applicable)
WORKMANSHIP
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CPSD-Hl-01057- [OVER PACKAGING]
Inspection MTHD / Visual
NA /
No major defects / No breaks in or crushing of the over-packaging
CPSD-Hl-01057- No major defects / no breaks in or crushing of the Packaging - The

Inspection MTHD / Visual packaged product shall not be opened prior to testing unless there is a
M PASS
sign of damage such as rattling. In this case, the package can be opened
and the item inspected for damage. Damaged product will not be tested.
Inner packaging must not be disturbed in a manner to compromise test
results after resealing the package.
CPSD-HL-01057- Staples are not permitted in the construction of the carton except along
Hazards M PASS
MTHD / Visual the bottom or along the manufacturer's edge only. Steel strapping is not
permitted. Plastic strapping is permitted but the securing device / method
(i.e. Buckle) must not contain or create a sharp point or edge.
PERFORMANCE
[Applicable for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipments
70kg (150 lb) or Less (standard, small, flat or elongated)]
[TEST PROCEDURES]
ISTA 3A 2011 [Required for ISTA 3A compliance]
Temperature: 240C
Atmospheric preconditioning Sequence 1 / CPSD- /
Humidity: 58%
HL-09012-MTHD 12 hours preconditioning at ambient laboratory conditions of 20 - 40ºC
and 10-80% RH,
Record the ambient laboratory temperature and humidity prior to and
after conditioning.
70kg (150 lb) or Less (standard, small, flat or elongated)]
ISTA 3A 2011 [TEST PROCEDURES]
* Atmospheric conditioning Sequence 2 / CPSD- [Optional] [If requested] NT /
HL-09012-MTHD
Refer to client's requirement and atmospheric condition table in ISTA 3A.
If not specified, condition 100 °F (38 °C) and 85% RH for 72 hours.
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70kg (150 lb) or Less (ELONGATED)]
Sample with top load shall be subjected to random vibration test in the
ISTA 3A 2011
following sequence
Vibration - random with top load Sequence 4 / CPSD- NA /
1. Face 3 on vibration system platform for 60 minutes.
HL-09012-MTHD
See note immediately after the last test row at protocol bottom for
Pass/Fail Criteria
70kg (150 lb) or Less (FLAT)]
Random With Load
ISTA 3A-2008
following sequence
NA /
Pass/Fail Criteria
70kg (150 lb) or Less (SMALL)]
Random With Load
ISTA 3A-2008 Sample shall be placed in the center of mailbag 1 with dunnage packages
and be subjected to random vibration following the sequence below;
1. Face 1 of mailbag 1 on vibration test system platform with sand- NA /
filled mailbag on top for 30 minutes.
2. Face 2 of mailbag 1 on vibration system platform with sand filled
mailbag 2 on top for 30 minutes.
Pass/Fail Criteria
70kg (150 lb) or Less (STANDARD)]
Random With Load
ISTA 3A-2008 M
Top Load
following sequence
Face 3 down: 260 Lbs PASS
Face 4 down: 120 Lbs
Face 6 down: 45 Lbs
Pass/Fail Criteria
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ISTA 3A 2011
Vibration - random without top load Sequence 4 / CPSD- Test sample for 30 minutes without top load and with face 3 on vibration NA /
HL-09012-MTHD system platform.
Pass/Fail Criteria
Random Without Load
ISTA 3A-2008 70kg (150 lb) or Less (FLAT)]
Test sample for 30 minutes without top load and with face 3 on vibration NA /
system platform.
Pass/Fail Criteria
Random Without Load
ISTA 3A-2008 70kg (150 lb) or Less (SMALL)]
Test sample alone (out of mailbag) placed on vibration test system NA /

platform for 30 minutes without sand filled mailbag on top.
Pass/Fail Criteria
Random Without Load
ISTA 3A-2008 70kg (150 lb) or Less (STANDARD)]
Test sample for 30 minutes without top load and with face 3 on vibration M PASS
system platform.
Pass/Fail Criteria
ISTA 3A 2011
Shock -drop Sequence 3 / CPSD- NA /
HL-09012-MTHD
{see corresponding table T-0027 at the end of this protocol}
[[Applicable for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System
Shipments 70kg (150 lb) or Less (ELONGATED)]
With opposite edge of face 3 placed on support, drop test edge from a
ISTA 3A 2011
height of 8 inches (200 mm). Test in sequence;
Shock - rotational edge drop Sequence 7 / CPSD- NA /
1. Longest edge
HL-09012-MTHD
2. Next longest edge radiating 90º from 1.
3. Opposite edge of 2.
Pass/Fail Criteria
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Rotational Edge Drop ISTA 3A-2008
With one edge of face 3 placed on support, drop opposite edge from a
height of 8 inches (200 mm). Test in sequence;
NA /
1. Longest edge
2. Next longest edge radiating 90º from edge tested in 1.
3. Opposite edge of edge tested in 2.
Pass/Fail Criteria
ISTA 3A 2011
Place sample so that smallest face rests on test surface. When pushed
Shock - full rotational flat drop Sequence 8 / CPSD- NA /
over, face 3 shall impact test surface. Repeat with next largest face but
HL-09012-MTHD
ensure, face 3 impacts the test surface
Pass/Fail Criteria
ISTA 3A-2008
Full Rotational Flat Drop
Place sample so that smallest face rests on test surface. When pushed
NA /
over, face 3 shall impact test surface. Repeat with next largest face but
ensure, face 3 impacts the test surface
Pass/Fail Criteria
ISTA 3A 2011
Shock - full rotational flat drop Sequence 9 / CPSD- Drop hazard box from 16 inches (400 mm) onto midpoint of longest and NA /
HL-09012-MTHD shortest dimensions of face 1.
Pass/Fail Criteria
M
ISTA 3A 2011 9 drops – follow sequence below;
Weight: 37.4 Lbs
Shock - drop Sequence 3 / CPSD- PASS
Drop Height: 18” & 36”
HL-09012-MTHD {see corresponding table T-0030 at the end of this protocol}
Pass/Fail Criteria
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8 drops – follow sequence below; M

ISTA 3A 2011
Weight: 37.4 Lbs
Shock - drop Sequence 6 / CPSD- PASS
{see corresponding table T-0029 at the end of this protocol} Drop Height: 18” & 36”
HL-09012-MTHD
Record choice and rational of most critical orientation
Pass/Fail Criteria
9 drops - follow sequence below;

ISTA 3A 2011
Shock - drop Sequence 3 / CPSD- NA /
{See corresponding table T-0027 at the end of this protocol}
HL-09012-MTHD
Note: Sample shall not be placed in mailbag
Pass/Fail Criteria

ISTA 3A 2011
HL-09012-MTHD
Note: Sample shall be tested placed inside a mailbag with dunnage
packages
Pass/Fail Criteria
ISTA 3A 2011 9 drops – follow sequence below;

HL-09012-MTHD {see corresponding table T-0026 at the end of this protocol}
Pass/Fail Criteria
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ISTA 3A 2011
HL-09012-MTHD
Pass/Fail Criteria
ISTA 3A 2011 9 drops follow sequence below;

HL-09012-MTHD {See corresponding table T-0024 at the end of this protocol}
Pass/Fail Criteria
8 drops follow sequence below;

ISTA 3A 2011
HL-09012-MTHD
Pass/Fail Criteria
Drop hazard box from 16 inches (400 mm) above face 1 of sample.
Hazard box shall impact the midpoint across the longest dimension of
face 1. Drop hazard box's angle iron bottom edge shall be parallel to
ISTA 3A 2011
shortest dimension of face 1.
Shock - bridge impact Sequence 9 / CPSD- NA /
Sample shall be placed on two support blocks.
HL-09012-MTHD
Note: The blocks used for the Bridge Impact Test for Elongated Package
Configurations shall be positioned so that they are flush with the carton
ends.
Pass/Fail Criteria
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LBS. OR LESS) (V11)
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[ELONGATED PACKAGED-PRODUCT TEST]
[Optional Evaluation]
[By request only]
[Except TV sets. All TV sets shall be tested for function after Transit
* Function of electrical / electronic CPSD-HL-01058-
Testing] NA /
# samples after testing MTHD / Actual use
No damage to electrical / electronic components. Must function as
intended (ex. Insert batteries, switch to "ON", plug in sample, switch to
"ON".)
TAPPI T 810 om-06 Identify number of walls and bursting strength/PSI. Double Wall
* Bursting Strength /
modified Recorded: 244.21 PSI
Note:
Pass/fail criteria = After sequential completion of all required tests, there shall be no damage to the package box and the product(s) contained within the package box.
Each of the following cases constitutes "damage":
Puncture of package box greater than 9 square inches or 10% of the damaged box surface,
Failure of the tape or seal,
Any part(s) escape the package box,
Any damage (even the slightest scratch, chip, dent, or marking) to the actual product.
Key:
* Additional Charge For This Test
** Manadatory Requirement
# By Request Only
Result Key:
C Claimed
R Recorded
M Meets
NM Does Not Meet
NA Not Applicable
NT Not Tested
Rating Key:
PASS Pass
FAIL Fail
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LBS. OR LESS) (V11)
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Image Appendix
T-0031
Photos
Required For
Transit Test
Reporting.jpg
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T-0023 ISTA
3A-Elongated
Packaged-
Individual-8-
Drops.jpg
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T-0024 ISTA
3A-Elongated
Packaged-
Individual-9-
Drops.jpg
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T-0025 ISTA
3A-Flat
Packaged-
Individual-8-
Drops.jpg
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T-0026 ISTA
3A-Flat
Packaged-
Individual-9-
Drops.jpg
T-0027 ISTA
3A-Small
Packaged-
Individual-9-
Drops.jpg
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T-0028 ISTA
3A-Small
Package-
Drop in a
Bag-7-
Drops.jpg
T-0029 ISTA
3A-Standard
Packaged-
Individual-8-
Drops.jpg
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T-0030 ISTA
3A-Standard
Packaged-
Individual-9-
Drops.jpg
No. Of Samples Required for Complete Testing - Client Approval: SEPTEMBER 22,
2014 / Kelly
No. Of (Fully Packed) Cartons For Transit 1
Nasradinaj
Testing:
Creation Date: JUNE 28, 2007
No. Of Working Days For Complete Testing: - No. (7 day rush = 40% No. Of Working Days
SEPTEMBER 22,
For Complete Testing (with optional Last Revision Date:
2014
Conditioning): 10-13Days For Complete
Pricing Review Date:
Testing (without optional Conditioning):
Technical Review
10
Date:
FEBRUARY 20, 2016
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PACKAGING PHOTO
Photo 1 Photo 2
Photo 3 Photo 4
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Technical Report: (9616) 048-0092 FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Date Received: FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Page 1 of 20

Sample Description: 2-PACK DINING CHAIR

The sample(s) MEETS the following requirement(s):

Quantity of product(s) in master pack is parts of sample.

BVCPS Contact information for this report.

Concerns About Billing and General Inquiries:

BUREAU VERITAS CONSUMER PRODUCTS SERVICES (VN) LTD.

Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

Over-packaged Visual Product and package shall be over-packaged NA /

Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

[PACKAGED PRODUCT Of Test Package]

CPSD-Hl-01057- No major defects / no breaks in or crushing of the Packaging - The

Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

Test sample alone (out of mailbag) placed on vibration test system NA /

Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

8 drops – follow sequence below; M

9 drops - follow sequence below;

7 drops - follow sequence below;

ISTA 3A 2011 9 drops – follow sequence below;

Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

8 drops - follow sequence below;

ISTA 3A 2011 9 drops follow sequence below;

8 drops follow sequence below;

Evaluation Citation / Method Criteria Results Rating

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