Spotlight on Amazon FBA Packaging

FBA stands for “Fulfilled By Amazon.” It’s been estimated that around 2-3 million packages are delivered every day in the UK by Amazon.

Therefore, if you are thinking about shipping items through Amazon, it is important that you use the proper packaging. That way, you can adhere to Amazon packaging requirements and make sure your package is safe on its journey to its customers.

If you are intending to send your packages out through FBA, you need to follow packaging regulations.

Packaging for FBA is more than just finding a box to put your products in. Badly packaged products can have a number of consequences, including:

• Being lost in transit
• Being damaged in transit
• Being mixed up due to badly labelled packaging
• Being wasteful by not using eco friendly packaging
• Using too much packaging and hurting the environment
• Damaging your brand and your business’s reputation

If you do not package your items properly, you may find that Amazon will issue a penalty. This could include blocking your future shipments, getting rid of your inventory, or even a non-compliance fee. That’s why it’s important to stick to the rules to ensure both Amazon and your customers are happy with your shipping packaging.

Permitted materials on Amazon include bubble wrap, full sheets of paper, inflatable air pillows and polyethylene foam sheeting. Prohibited Materials for Amazon packing include packing peanuts, foam strips, crinkle wrap, shredded paper and styrofoam.

Below you will find products widely used and bought by all of our existing customers who utilise the services of Amazon FBA. We strongly suggest that you read the information provided by Amazon on their “ Seller Central Help “ section for more information.