• The packaging material used should be transparent and sealed.
• noon boxes/cartons shouldn't be used to pack items.
• Foam pillows, full sheets of paper and Bubble sheets can be used as filling materials.
• Safety wraps should not cover:
• GTIN, ISBN, Partner_SKU
• Product Name
• Product description
• Every item must have a unique identification number/code along with clear handling instructions.
• If items belong to different brands or product types, they should be segregated and packed separately according to partner SKU (you can only tape items if it’s a bundled offer).
• Any item that is sold as a set/ bundle, should be labeled as ‘sold as set’ or ‘sold as bundle’.  
• Any fragile items should have the label “Fragile” on them
• Similar looking items with different functions/features (laptops, mobiles, etc) should be highlighted & packed separately, and the correct Partner SKU & quantity should be pasted on the box that contains the items.
• Loose seal, Tempered seal/heat shrink wraps or overwrapping will be rejected.
• All cosmetics and fragrances must contain lot numbers.
• ASNs (Advance Shipping Notes) should be downloaded from the seller lab & pasted on the flat side of the box for FBN products.
• All unauthenticated products will be rejected.

Fashion products:

• Security tags should be removed, and sewing/swing tags should be visible in the packaging (in the absence of a sewing tag, fashion items should have a tag that provides the size and product details).
• All irrelevant price tags should be removed prior to supply.
• Products of every assortment type, such as size or color, must have a unique barcode & Partner SKU (ex: A shirt that comes in different colors & sizes should have a partner SKU that identifies each combination of color & size - Partner SKUs of Blue Small should be different from Blue Medium, Blue Large, etc )

Products’ shelf-life:

• The shelf life of FBN products, if applicable, should be a minimum of one year.
• The shelf life of B2B products should be met as per below guidelines.
• Cosmetic items – Expiry if applicable should be over 1 year
• Health & Nutrition– Expiry if applicable should be over 1 year
• Personal Care body products– Expiry if applicable should be at least 8 months
• Food & Beverages – Expiry should be at least 6 Months

SEGREGATION  

Product segregation should be done based on the below criteria