Updates to packaging requirements for sharp products
Effective April 14, 2025, we’ll no longer offer prep services for sharp products and our packaging requirements have been updated to ensure the safety of our associates and customers. You’ll be required to own the end-to-end packaging of all sharp products before you send them to us.
To meet the updated packaging requirements and prevent exposed sharp edges or points during handling, you must package all sharp products in secure, cut- and puncture-resistant packaging, such as hardened plastic or blister packs. To view the updated packaging requirements for sharp products, go to Packaging sharp units.
To give you time to adjust to the new packaging requirements, a sharp product that arrives at our fulfillment centers before April 14 will still be accepted as long as the sharp edges are boxed or bubble wrapped to meet our current minimum packaging requirements. Sharp products that don’t meet our current minimum packaging requirements will be disposed of immediately at your expense and without reimbursement.
After April 14, any sharp products that don’t meet the updated packaging requirements when they arrive at our fulfillment centers will be immediately disposed of at your expense and won’t be eligible for reimbursement.
For more information about FBA inventory reimbursements, go to FBA inventory reimbursement policy.
For more information about disposal fees, go to FBA disposal order fees.
Updates to packaging requirements for sharp products
Effective April 14, 2025, we’ll no longer offer prep services for sharp products and our packaging requirements have been updated to ensure the safety of our associates and customers. You’ll be required to own the end-to-end packaging of all sharp products before you send them to us.
To meet the updated packaging requirements and prevent exposed sharp edges or points during handling, you must package all sharp products in secure, cut- and puncture-resistant packaging, such as hardened plastic or blister packs. To view the updated packaging requirements for sharp products, go to Packaging sharp units.
To give you time to adjust to the new packaging requirements, a sharp product that arrives at our fulfillment centers before April 14 will still be accepted as long as the sharp edges are boxed or bubble wrapped to meet our current minimum packaging requirements. Sharp products that don’t meet our current minimum packaging requirements will be disposed of immediately at your expense and without reimbursement.
After April 14, any sharp products that don’t meet the updated packaging requirements when they arrive at our fulfillment centers will be immediately disposed of at your expense and won’t be eligible for reimbursement.
For more information about FBA inventory reimbursements, go to FBA inventory reimbursement policy.
For more information about disposal fees, go to FBA disposal order fees.
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Seller_2srXkS44rN39i
and "Sharp" branded products get banned... like this Microwave.. https://www.amazon.com/Sharp-R1874T-Convection-Microwave-Stainless/dp/B00009V3X6
Seller_cFrTBl4ovaZoR
How exactly will Amazon be notifying sellers whether or not a specific ASIN they sell is affected under these changes?
Also, please provide clarity on what happens to these affected products that are received and being stored in the AWD system prior to April 14, but not yet sent into the FBA fulfillment centers.
Will they still qualify for acceptance into FBA centers after April 14, or be forced to be disposed of as mentioned if moved from AWD to FBA?
Seller_Uj33s7f981m2H
@Sandy_Amazon
We have the same question. How do we know if an item already being sold and stored at FBA is considered "sharp". Some of our products might fall in a grey area in regards to sharp such as trekking poles.
Also what about items already being stored at AWD if they are in fact considered sharp? If AWD sends inventory to FBA after 4/14 will those items be destroyed with no warning and no compensation?
If there isn't a way to look up a "sharp" designation for products already in FBA, it seems unreasonable to just destroy a seller's products with no reimbursement.
Please provide more details.
Thank you.
Seller_YREevnz045NoZ
I sell several products that are sharpish, like sheet rock knives, that I prep with bubble wrap. Does anyone have suggestions for replacement protective coverings that can be applied post-manufacture?
For reference, these are usually 8 inches or 12 inches in length, with an 1.5 inch width.
I'm thinking custom-sized rigid mailers would work, but the problem is if they are made in China, I certainly won't have them by April 14th, even if I ordered them today.
Seller_8GqJ6zGClzZYD
What about knife sets that are secured in blow molded or hard cases?
Seller_NVEmZUDNzCYRS
Hi,
Some sharp products that we are selling such as knives, scissors, pruners are in their original manufacturer's packaging which are made of thick cardboard boxes. Are they allowed?
Seller_8GqJ6zGClzZYD
We currently sell folding pocket knives packaged in a polybag and secured in a robust cardboard box that is sealed. The product within the packaging is closed, ensuring no sharp edges are exposed or could puncture through the box.
We are wanting to know if this is compliant with the new sharp products policy?
Seller_t7bvyuNh99Gw1
Is there a way to determine if an item in your product is considered "sharp"? Can we request an audit of some sort?
