This article applies to selling in: Canada
Packaging Pellets, Powders, and Granular
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with FBA product preparation requirements, safety requirements, and product restrictions may result in the immediate refusal of inventory upon receipt at the Amazon fulfilment centre, disposal of the inventory upon receipt, blocking future shipments to the fulfilment centre, or charging for preparation at the fulfilment centre or for noncompliance.
Watch this brief video for examples of how to prep your products for shipment to and storage in Amazon fulfilment centres.
FMVS Test: All Units containing pellets, powders, or granular substances must be able to withstand a full minute vigorous shaking (FMVS) test without the contents of the container leaking or spilling.
- Products that cannot withstand the FMVS test must be packaged in poly bags.
- For more information, review the requirements for poly bags.
Permitted: Well-sealed granular Unit that passes FMVS. |
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