I don't recall using any standards when I tested parachute systems.
We did plenty of ground deployments of complete systems to confirm the sequence and snagging points / clearances. Identify, modify or eliminate anything that might damage your parachute system or the system damage your airframe. Try and get the cg and AUM representative, your ballast loads can get quite complex.
When it comes to personell parachute systems you just can not do enough dummy drops first to gain experience at all the corners of the envelop (and beyond, if the programme lets you). This work up should also include any procedures to be taken in the event of malfunctions. Your hung-up dummy paratrooper will damage your aircraft if you let him (guess how I know that)
Basically common sense and some experience are really all that is needed. Above all remember, if it can go wrong it will.
I can also remember standing watching the first drop of a system with its designer stood alongside. He was relieved when it worked, I was disapointed.
