Certification and Registration
ISTA 6-Amazon-SIOC Type A Test Method
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Package
Amazon Type A testing applies to individual packaged products weighing less than 50 lb (23 kg) with a girth equal to or less than 165 inches (4.19 m) that are shipped via parcel delivery. These products use the standard handling shipping method. Girth is calculated as L + 2(W + H).
The standard handling shipping method is also referred to as floor-loaded, and applies to products received at Amazon fulfillment centers as individual packages without pallets, or multiple packaged products on a single pallet but sold to consumers without the pallet.
Products that pass the test sequence listed in the table below may qualify for Amazon SIOC (Ships in Own Container) certification.
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Type A – Individual packaged products weighing less than 50 lb (23 kg) shipped via parcel delivery |
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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 Drop height varies depending on the weight of the packaged product. |
Essential |
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4 |
Vibration |
Random vibration, with and without a load on the top. |
The overall Grms levels are 0.53 and 0.46. |
Essential |
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5 |
Impact |
Free fall (second time) |
8 Second drop—height varies depending on the weight of the packaged product. Includes fall hazard. |
Essential |
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6 |
Impact |
Rotating edge drop |
Drop height 9 in (230 mm) |
Required for elongated and flat-shaped packaging (see note) |
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7 |
Impact |
Full-rotation drop |
According to the product packaging, the product dimensions vary. |
Necessary for elongated and flat-shaped packaging |
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8 |
Impact |
Bridge Impact Test |
Drop height: 16 in (406 mm) |
Only strip-shaped packaging is required. |
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9 |
Impact |
Concentrated Edge Impact Test |
Drop height: 16 in (406 mm) |
Only flat packaging is required. |
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10 |
Integrity |
Leak Test |
Observation period: 8 hours |
Only applicable to packages containing liquids. |
Note:
① Long-strip packaged products (ElongatedPackageProduct)
The maximum dimension of the packaged product is 36 inch (910mm) or above, and other 2 The dimensions of each side are less than the length of the longest side. 20%；
② Flat packaging
The shortest dimension of the package is less than or equal to 8 inch (200mm) and the dimension of the second-longest side is equal to that of the shortest side. 4 More than times. The volume of the packaged product is 800 cubic inch (13000 cm³) or above
Drop test
Random Vibration ( Non-weight-bearing )
Bridge-type impact
Concentrated edge impact
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;
◉ Enhancing 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 test 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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