Shipping electronic parts within a factory, to another factory, distributor, or to an end-user has always been an area of uncertainty within the manufacturing process. To provide clear-cut information on what type of controlled packaging should be used in any situation, the ESD Association has recently released a comprehensive revision of the obsolete industry standard EIA 541-1988. The new document, ESD S541, is the focus of this session. It provides information and guidance, as well as material specifications, to assist in the design and implementation of a packaging plan for use within an ANSI/ESD S20.20 based ESD control program. Current and newly released test method standards suitable for packaging material evaluation will be described. Course credit applies to the ESD Certified Professional-Program Manager certification curriculum.