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ISTA 6 – Amazon – Overboxing Test Method
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Package
Over boxing It refers to placing the product into an Amazon box. (Amazon Box) the process. Amazon boxes are also referred to as master shipping cartons. (Master shipping Box) . To evaluate the performance of primary packaging in protecting its internal contents, Amazon has developed ISTA 6-Amazon.com-Over Boxing This is the transportation test.
This packaging test standard is specifically designed for certain products sold through e‑commerce channels; during overpacking, Amazon.com Products are often placed into larger shipping containers. The product may be used alone or together with other retail-packaged items in the same container. Padding is typically used to provide cushioning; common materials include air cushions or kraft paper.
Over-Box The purpose of the testing is to evaluate the protective performance of product packaging. Packages will undergo tests involving vibration, impact, and other forms of stress commonly encountered during transportation to the customer. During testing, the product remains inside the package and is treated as a single unit together with its primary shipping container.
According to Amazon’s requirements, if the longest dimension of the product packaging is less than 6 Inches or the shorter side is less than 4 inches or less than the shortest side 0.375 Inches, then this product needs to be according to Over boxing Conduct testing.
Products that pass the tests in the sequence listed in the table below may be eligible for Amazon. Over boxing Qualifications (Amazon Over Boxing) 。
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Amazon.com About Boxing Test |
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Test sequence |
Test Type |
Test Content |
Test level |
Note |
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1 |
Atmospheric Preprocessing |
Temperature and humidity |
Laboratory environment, 12 hours |
Essential |
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2 |
Atmospheric regulation |
Controlled temperature and humidity |
Select temperature and humidity from the list provided by the standard, taking into account the actual conditions. |
Optional |
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3 |
Impact |
Free fall (first time) |
9 Next fall |
Essential |
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4 |
Vibration |
Random Vibration |
The overall Grms level is 0.53. |
Essential |
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5 |
Impact |
Free fall (second time) |
8 Next fall |
Essential |
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6 |
Integrity |
Leak Test |
Observation period: 8 hours |
Only applicable to packages containing liquids. |
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Drop test |
Random Vibration ( Non-weight-bearing ) |
For both fragile and non-fragile items, Amazon has specific requirements regarding the number of test samples:
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Shipment Configuration |
Test Specimen Weight |
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Less Than 15 lbs(6.80kg) |
15 lbs(6.80kg)or Greater |
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Single Item |
1 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
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Multiple Item |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
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Total SamplesRequired |
2 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
Fragile items include, but are not limited to, glass, ceramics, porcelain, clay, electronic devices, and liquids.
ISTA And Amazon has already identified the advantages of packaging testing:
◉ Shorten time to market;
◉ Boost confidence in product launches;
◉ Reduce product damage and losses;
◉ Balance distribution costs;
◉ Improving customer satisfaction helps increase market share.
Re-certification is required in the following circumstances:
◉ Any changes to the packaging;
◉ The product design has changed;
◉ Amazon observed damage during the process of delivering products to customers.
SATISFY Can provide Amazon‑approved authority SIOC For the certification report, please contact SATISFY customer service to obtain more information on Amazon packaging testing.
Note: The above testing methods are derived from ISTA 6-Amazon.com-SIOC , The shared content is for reference only.
Related Links:
◉ ISTA 6 Amazon Packaging Testing
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