Amazon has announced that starting January 1, 2026, it will no longer offer prep and labeling services for FBA shipments in the US. This change impacts all inventory sent to FBA, including shipments from AWD, AGL, SEND, and the Supply Chain Portal.
What this means for you:
No more prep services: Amazon will no longer handle poly-bagging, bubble wrapping, FNSKU labeling, or other product prep tasks at its fulfillment centers
Sellers must do it themselves: You’ll need to handle all prep, labeling, and packaging before sending inventory to FBA
Increased responsibility: If your products aren’t properly prepped or labeled, Amazon won’t reimburse you if they’re lost or damaged
No appeal for errors: If an improperly prepared shipment is lost or damaged, there will be no recourse or reimbursement from Amazon
Why is Amazon making this change?
Amazon says the decision was made because of improved seller packaging and a desire to streamline operations for faster fulfillment. Essentially, Amazon wants to offload prep tasks to sellers and improve speed, which means more responsibility on sellers to ensure their products meet FBA requirements.
What are your options?
Do it yourself (DIY): Prep and label products in-house using the required FNSKU labeling, packaging, and other prep steps. This requires investment in equipment and time.
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs): You can use 3PLs to manage the entire prep and labeling process.
What you need to do now:
Audit your prep needs: Review what prep Amazon currently handles for you and make plans to manage or outsource it.
Check your supply chain readiness: Ensure that your in-house team or 3PL can handle the prep and labeling requirements.
Explore SIPP (Ships in Product Packaging): This option can help reduce prep costs if eligible products are properly packed.
Need help navigating these changes? Our Amazon FBA experts can help you transition smoothly to the new FBA prep model and ensure your inventory is always compliant with Amazon’s rules.
