Packaging Pellets, Powders, and Granular
Packaging Pellets, Powders, and Granular
Watch this brief video for examples of how to prep your products for shipment to and storage in Amazon fulfillment centers.
Pellets, powders and granular products are dry goods that are pourable and can cause damage during shipping and when stored. Package these products securely to protect Amazon associates, other products, and customers. Be sure to adhere to the guidelines for glass containers if the product is packaged in glass. Sets, kits, or bundled products containing pellets, powders or granulars must meet these requirements as well.
All Units containing pellets, powders, or granular substances must be able to withstand a 3-foot drop test without the contents of the container leaking or spilling.
- Products that cannot withstand the drop test must be packaged in poly bags.
- For more information, review the requirements for poly bags.
A drop test consists of five 3-foot drops onto a hard surface without breaking or leaking:
- Flat on base
- Flat on top
- Flat on longest side
- Flat on shortest side
- On a corner
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| Not Permitted: The powder has an unsecure lid that could open spilling the contents. |
Permitted: The powder is in a sealed bag with suffocation warning label. |
