Certification and Registration
ISTA 6-Amazon-SIOC Type B Test Method
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Package
Amazon Type B testing applies to individual packaged products weighing between 50 lb (23 kg) and 100 lb (45 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.
The purpose of Amazon packaging test Type B is to evaluate the protective performance of product packaging and obtain ISTA 6 Amazon SIOC certification. The packaged product will be subjected to vibration, impact, and other stress-related tests that simulate the hazards encountered during transportation to the customer.
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 B – Individual packaged products weighing 50 lb (23 kg) to 100 lb (43 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 |
9 Drop height varies depending on the weight of the packaged product. |
Essential |
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4 |
Impact |
Overturn |
Use a tilt angle of 22°. |
For packaged products with a height of ≥48 in. (1.2 m) and a base dimension on any side less than half that height; or with a height of ≥30 in. (760 mm) and a center‑to‑bottom vertical distance greater than half the package height. |
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5 |
Vertical compression |
Test in the product’s intended direction of transport or its most stable orientation. |
Calculate the holding force according to the formula and conduct the test for 1 hour. See Appendix IV. |
Essential |
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6 |
Horizontal compression |
Simulated gripping |
Calculate according to the formula and clamp in multiple directions as instructed. |
Any two axes with a width dimension ≥ 24 in (610 mm) and < 75 in (1905 mm) |
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7 |
Vibration |
Random vibration (with or without load) |
The overall Grms levels are 0.53 and 0.46. |
Essential |
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8 |
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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9 |
Impact |
Rotating edge drop |
Drop height 9 in (230 mm) |
Required for elongated and flat-shaped packaging (see note) |
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10 |
Impact |
Full-rotation drop |
According to the product packaging, the product dimensions vary. |
Necessary for elongated and flat-shaped packaging |
Note:
① Elongated Package Product
A packaged product with the longest dimension measuring 36 inches (910 mm) or greater, and the other two dimensions each measuring less than 20% of the longest dimension.
②Flat packaging
A packaged product with the shortest dimension measuring 8 inches (200 mm) or less, and the second-longest dimension measuring at least 4 times the shortest dimension. The package volume is 800 cubic inches (13,000 cm³) or greater.
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Vertical Compression Test |
Horizontal Compression Test |
ISTA and Amazon have identified the following advantages of packaging testing:
◉ Shorten time-to-market
◉ Increase confidence in product launches
◉ Reduce product damage and loss
◉ Balance distribution costs
◉ Enhance customer satisfaction and help increase market share
Recertification is required when any of the following occurs:
◉ Any changes to the packaging;
◉ Any change to the product design
◉ Damage is observed by Amazon during the delivery of products to customers
SATISFY provide authoritative SIOC certification reports recognized by Amazon. Contact SATISFY Customer Service for more information on Amazon packaging testing.
Note: The above test methods are derived from ISTA 6-Amazon.com-SIOC and are shared for reference purposes only.
Related Links:
◉ ISTA 6 Amazon Packaging Testing
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