What are Amazon's packaging and labeling requirements?

Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02

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Amazon packaging requirements: (1) FBA products must be in poly bags or boxes, (2) Labels must be scannable (FNSKU barcode), (3) Dangerous goods require special packaging and labeling, (4) EU sellers must comply with packaging EPR in each country. Amazon has its Packaging & Prep Requirements that vary by product category. Non-compliance leads to prep fees or refused inventory.

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Requirements
N/A
Est. Total Cost
1-2 weeks
Timeline

Item by Item

RequiredFBA Packaging Requirements
N/ABefore shipping
  1. 1Use poly bags for small items, boxes for larger items
  2. 2Apply scannable FNSKU barcode on each unit
  3. 3Bagged items need suffocation warning label
RequiredEU Packaging EPR
€50-300/year/country1-2 weeks
  1. 1Register packaging EPR in each EU country
  2. 2Report packaging volumes to eco-organism
  3. 3Amazon may request proof of EPR registration

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  • Amazon FBA packaging requirements
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