ISTA 6-Amazon.com-SIOC testing | ISTA Package Testing

Compadre Labs LLC is an official participant in the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS).

The APASS program was designed by Amazon to help support vendors, sellers and manufacturers to obtain certification of their products as Frustration Free Packaging (FFP), Ships-in-Own-Container (SIOC) or Prep-Free Packaging (PFP). Compadre Labs LLC provides APASS services directly to vendors, sellers or manufacturers related to package testing in compliance with Amazon’s certification test methods.

ISTA 6-AMAZON.COM-SIOC

This test is designed for packaged products shipped by vendors to Amazon.com Fulfillment Centers and delivered to the final customer destinations via parcel shipment or LTL freight. There are currently eight (8) varieties of packaged products that are designated as Types A-H. The parameters for each designation are listed in the chart below.

Type	Product Category	Shipment Method	Handling Method	Weight & Dimensions  Girth (G) = L + 2(W + H)
A	N/A	Parcel Delivery	STANDARD	< 50 lbs. (23 kg) & G ≤ 165” (4.19 m)
B	N/A	Parcel Delivery	STANDARD	≥ 50 lbs. (23 kg) but < 100 lbs. (43 kg) & G ≤ 165” (4.19 m)
C	N/A	Parcel Delivery	STANDARD	≥ 100 lbs. (43 kg) & G ≤ 165” (4.19 m)
D	N/A	LTL Freight	STANDARD	< 100 lbs. (43 kg) OR G > 165” (4.19 m)
E	N/A	LTL Freight	STANDARD	≥ 100 lbs. (43 kg) OR G > 165” (4.19 m)
F	N/A	LTL Freight	PALLET	N/A & N/A
G	TV/Monitor	Parcel Delivery	STANDARD	< 150 lbs. (68 kg) & G ≤ 165” (4.19 m)
H	TV/Monitor	LTL Freight	STANDARD	≥ 150 lbs. (68 kg) OR G > 165” (4.19 m)

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ISTA-6-AMAZON.COM-SIOC

Compadre Labs LLC is an official participant in the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS).

ISTA 6-AMAZON.COM-SIOC

Compadre Labs LLC is an ISTA Certified Laboratory and is authorized to perform all of the above referenced test procedures.

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