Importance of Amazon FBA Product Label Size Compliance

For e-commerce sellers, it is crucial to ensure the size compliance of Amazon FBA product labels. Non-compliant label sizes may have multiple impacts on product warehousing.

Impact of Amazon label non-compliance on e-commerce sellers’ warehousing

Warehousing scanning difficulties

If the label size is too small, the scanning equipment in the Amazon warehouse may not be able to accurately read the barcode and text information, affecting the normal warehousing process of the product.

Increase manual intervention

Scanning failures may require warehouse staff to manually enter label information, reducing warehousing efficiency, increasing the risk of errors, and causing confusion in inventory management.

Product classification errors

Label size that does not meet the standard may cause visual confusion, causing the product to be misclassified or stored, affecting order sorting accuracy.

System recognition deviation

The label size is too different from the system preset standard, which may cause deviations in the system's automatic recognition and classification.

Warehousing delays

Labels cannot be scanned or recognized normally, and additional processing is required, such as reprinting labels and adjusting system information, resulting in warehousing delays.

Longer waiting time in queues

Items that require special handling may have to wait in queues for a long time, exacerbating warehousing delays.

May be rejected for warehousing

Labels that seriously fail to meet the requirements may result in the rejection of goods from entering the warehouse, increasing logistics costs and time costs.

What are the label requirements for Amazon FBA products?

Amazon FBA label types and sizes

Product labels

Standard size: Generally recommended to be 3.81cm x 2.13cm (1.5 inches x 0.84 inches), this size is the default product label size in the Amazon system, which is easy to stick on the product packaging and ensure that the information is clear and complete. In actual operation, label sizes between 3cm x 2cm and 5cm x 3cm are usually acceptable, but the information must be accurately scanned and identified.

Label content: mainly contains product identification information, such as ASIN code (Amazon standard identification number), SKU (stock keeping unit), product name, variant information, etc., which helps Amazon accurately identify and manage product inventory.

Shipping label

Standard size: usually 10.16cm x 15.24cm (4 inches x 6 inches), which can accommodate various detailed information required during transportation, such as shipping address, receiving address (Amazon warehouse address), order number, product weight, size, etc.

Label content: Contains logistics information and related data, which is essential for the transportation and tracking of goods.

FNSKU label

Standard size: generally 3.39cm x 2.13cm (1.33 inches x 0.84 inches), which can ensure that the FNSKU code and its corresponding barcode have enough space to display on the label, so that the scanning equipment in the Amazon warehouse can read it accurately.

Label content: mainly contains the FNSKU code and its corresponding barcode. FNSKU is the unique code used by Amazon to identify products to ensure that the correct products are sent to buyers.

In addition, some special products may require additional labels, such as dangerous goods (need corresponding warning labels) or fragile goods (need "fragile" labels).

Amazon FBA label format and printing requirements

Format specification

Labels are usually required to be black text on a white background, with clear and legible fonts and moderate size. It is recommended to use standard font types, such as Arial or Times New Roman, and avoid using overly fancy or difficult to recognize fonts.

Labels should be rectangular and contain multiple information columns, each with a clear title and corresponding content.

Printing requirements

Labels should be printed using a high-quality printer, such as a laser printer or thermal printer, to ensure the clarity and integrity of the label.

When printing, pay attention to adjusting the printer settings, such as paper size, print quality, etc., to ensure that the label can be printed accurately.

Use appropriate label paper, the size and material of the label paper should match the printer and label requirements to avoid problems such as paper jams and ink smudges.

Amazon FBA label pasting location and requirements

Paste location

Product labels should be pasted on the front or side of the product packaging in a conspicuous place, and should not be blocked by other packaging materials or labels. For products with multiple packages, product labels should be pasted on each package.

The shipping label should be affixed to the top or side of the product packaging and should not be damaged or blocked during transportation. It is usually recommended to affix the shipping label to the outermost layer of the packaging.

The FNSKU label must be affixed to the outside of the product packaging and should be independent of the product label and shipping label and should not block each other. Different types of product packaging, such as cartons, plastic bags, etc., have corresponding affixing position requirements.

Pasting requirements

The label must be flat and wrinkle-free to ensure that the barcode can be accurately read by the scanning device.

Once the label is damaged or falls off, it should be replaced in time to avoid affecting the receipt, storage and processing of the product.

Barcode type

Manufacturer barcode (such as UPC, EAN): used by default unless you select Amazon barcode. These barcodes help Amazon track inventory, but may cause mixing with other sellers' inventory.

Amazon barcode (FNSKU): Required: Products not tracked by manufacturer barcodes.

Second-hand items, consumables, restricted products, or products without scannable barcodes.

Transparent barcode: used for item-level authentication to prevent counterfeiting, especially for brand-protected items.

Strict compliance with Amazon FBA's labeling requirements is a prerequisite for ensuring that products can be successfully warehoused and sold. If the label does not meet the requirements, Amazon may refuse to accept the product, resulting in shipping delays and additional costs. Sellers must carefully check the accuracy and completeness of the label before shipping to ensure that the label meets all Amazon regulations. Accurate labeling can improve the efficiency of Amazon warehouses and reduce manual intervention and error rates. For sellers, correct labeling also helps to improve the traceability of products and keep abreast of the inventory status and sales dynamics of products.

ChinaDivision's professional solution

As a third-party order fulfillment service provider, ChinaDivision recommends that you can take the following measures to ensure that the label meets Amazon's requirements and avoid the above problems.

Label size compliance check

Before shipping, provide sellers with label printing and pasting services that meet Amazon's requirements to ensure that the label size, format and content meet the standards to avoid problems such as obstruction of warehouse scanning and increased manual intervention.

Intelligent classification and identification system

Adopt advanced intelligent classification and identification technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of commodity classification, and reduce classification errors and system identification deviations caused by inconsistent label sizes.

Automated label printing

Use advanced automated label printing technology to ensure the accuracy of label size, format and content.

Error prevention and correction

Carry out label review before the goods are put into storage to ensure that all labels meet Amazon requirements and prevent the risk of rejection of storage due to label problems. Our system can detect label errors in time and provide corrective measures to reduce manual intervention.

Inventory management optimization

Reduce classification errors and inventory confusion caused by label problems by optimizing inventory management processes.

Quick response mechanism

Establish a quick response mechanism. For goods that need to be reprocessed, we can take quick action to reduce warehousing delays and waiting time in queues and ensure that goods are put into storage as soon as possible.

Compliance training

Provide Amazon label compliance training for sellers to help them understand and comply with Amazon's label requirements.

Logistics cost control

Help sellers control logistics costs and reduce additional costs caused by label problems by optimizing logistics processes and improving efficiency.

Customized service solutions

Based on the seller's specific needs and product characteristics, we provide customized order fulfillment service solutions to ensure that the entire process from warehousing to delivery meets Amazon's requirements and standards.

Work with professional logistics service providers

Choose professional logistics service providers, such as ChinaDivision, to ensure that the products can be delivered to Amazon warehouses quickly and safely and meet all warehousing requirements.

Through ChinaDivision's professional solutions, e-commerce sellers can effectively avoid the warehousing problems caused by Amazon's non-compliant labels, improve warehousing efficiency and accuracy, reduce logistics costs and time costs, and thus improve store operating efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Label size compliance is crucial for e-commerce sellers and directly affects the warehousing efficiency and sales timing of products. As a professional third-party order fulfillment service provider, ChinaDivision provides comprehensive solutions to help you avoid warehousing delays and additional costs caused by labeling issues. If you need more information or want to work with us, please visit our official website ChinaDivision. Let us help you easily manage international transportation and ensure that your goods arrive at their destination safely and on time.