Effective April 14, Amazon wants you to handle sharp objects—literally 🔪

Starting April 14, 2025, Amazon will no longer offer prep services for sharp products. You must fully package all sharp items in cut- and puncture-resistant packaging (hardened plastic or blister packs).

Forget bubble wrap or cardboard—it won’t cut it (pun intended).

If you’re shipping sharp products to Amazon’s fulfillment centers, here’s what you need to know:

1️⃣ No Prep, No Play
Amazon will not prep your sharp items. That responsibility now falls entirely on sellers.

2️⃣ New Packaging Rules
To ensure safety during handling, storage, and delivery, all sharp edges and points must be fully contained in secure, puncture-resistant materials.

3️⃣ Miss the Mark? Prepare to Pay
If your sharp products don’t meet these updated requirements:
🔹 Pre-April 14: Non-compliant (with the minimum actual requirements) items will be disposed of without reimbursement.
🔹 Post-April 14: Immediate disposal at your expense (and no reimbursement).

Why It Matters:
This isn’t just a packaging update; it’s a clear shift in responsibility for sellers. Amazon’s associates will be safer with no prep services available, but the burden falls squarely on us to ensure compliance—or risk disposal fees.

This is your wake-up call for sellers in the kitchenware, gardening tools, or crafting supplies space: Start reviewing your packaging processes now.

My Take?
This move reinforces the need to understand Amazon’s evolving policies to stay ahead. And let’s face it: Customers want more than safety, they want professionalism.

Packaging done right avoids penalties and enhances your brand’s perception.

How are you planning to adjust to this? Let’s chat below. 👇