ISTA 6 Amazon

What is ISTA 6?

ISTA 6 is a packaging test standard of the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA). It is the standard prescribed by Amazon for certified shipping packaging.

ISTA 6 tests simulate realistic transport situations - including shock, vibration, pressure and drops that can occur in the supply chain. This ensures that products reach customers safely and undamaged.

FFP, SIOC and PFP

The Amazon Certification Programme has three levels of certification:
Level 1: Frustration Free Packaging (FFP)
Level 2: Shipped in Own Container (SIOC)
Level 3: Preparation Free Packaging (PFP)

FFP - Frustration Free Packaging
Shipping: Direct to product packaging, no Amazon Carton
Requirements:

Recyclable packaging
Easy to open
ISTA 6 Amazon certificate

SIOC - Ships In Own Container
Shipping: In its own packaging, without additional Amazon outer packaging
Requirements:

Packaging must be strong & suitable for shipping
ISTA 6-Amazon Certificate

PFP - Prep-Free Packaging
Shipping: With Amazon outer packaging, but without manual preparation
Requirements:

Amazon compliant packaging
No additional preparation in warehouse

ISTA 6 Amazon inquiry

From packaging to ISTA 6 certification

Want to get your packaging certified for Amazon FFP or SIOC? Then there is no way around ISTA 6 - the packaging test required by Amazon.

It's so easy with PAConsult:
1. Select product & packaging
2. Send enquiry to PAConsult & receive quote
3. Send packaging sample
4. Have the ISTA 6 Amazon test carried out
5. Receive certificate and submit to Amazon
With PAConsult you have an accredited partner at your side who will test your packaging quickly, reliably and in accordance with Amazon.

ISTA 6 Amazon inquiry