Amazon FBA Prep

Amazon FBA Prep for Food & Confectionery

Expiry coding, barcodes, carton/pallet builds — we get your stock accepted first time, every time.

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Why FBA Prep Matters

Selling food on Amazon comes with strict compliance rules. From expiry date visibility to barcode placement, even small errors can mean rejected shipments, chargebacks, and lost sales.

We make sure your stock is Amazon-ready at every level — unit, case, and pallet — so you can focus on growing your brand instead of firefighting with Amazon.

With Ace Packing, you get:

  • Expiry & lot coding on every unit
  • FNSKU or GTIN barcodes applied & verified
  • Carton builds & labels to Amazon’s spec
  • Pallet SSCC labels & wrapping for FC delivery
  • Shelf-life checks before dispatch to avoid costly rejections
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The Complete Amazon FBA Prep Checklist

  • 1. Unit Level (Individual Packs)

    • Expiry & lot coding in large, legible font
    • FNSKU (Amazon barcode) or GS1 GTIN label applied
    • PPDS allergen panels printed if required
    • Heat-sealed pouches, tins, or tubes with tamper-evidence where necessary

  • 2. Case Level (Cartons)

    • Case erect & pack counts to your spec
    • Inner dividers added if required
    • Carton labels generated to Amazon format
    • Expiry/batch printed on case for traceability

  • 3. Pallet Level (Bulk Shipments)

    • Pallets built with cartons stacked to Amazon’s dimensions
    • SSCC labels generated & applied
    • Stretch wrapping for secure transit
    • Pallets routed direct to Amazon FC or via your 3PL

Shelf-Life & Compliance

Amazon enforces strict shelf-life policies for food. Products sent to fulfilment centres must meet minimum requirements:

  • Ambient snacks & sweets: usually 90–120 days minimum remaining shelf-life
  • Expiry printed on unit & outer case in clear format (DD/MM/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD)
  • Rejected shipments if shelf-life doesn’t meet policy

We check expiry dates before dispatch and provide guidance if products risk rejection.

Food Safety & Certification

SALSA-Certified FBA Prep

All Amazon prep runs are handled in our SALSA-certified UK facility, giving you:

  • Food safety confidence with annual audits
  • PPDS/Natasha’s Law allergen labelling (ingredients with allergens emphasised)
  • Traceability on every run (batch → unit → case → pallet)
  • Guidance on HFSS 2025 compliance for claims and promotions
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How it Works - Our Process is Fast, Simple, and Reliable:

  • 1. Tell us your SKUs, GTINs, and delivery spec

    SKUs, GTINs, product spec, destination (Amazon FC or 3PL)

  • 2. We review expiry dates, barcodes & cartons

    expiry dates, barcodes, cartons & pallet routing reviewed

  • 3. Pack, label, and build cases & pallets

    units labelled, cartons built, pallets wrapped & labelled

  • 4. QC scan checks to avoid rejections

    scan verification of barcodes & expiry coding

  • 5. Dispatch direct to Amazon FC or 3PL

    routed direct to Amazon FC or your chosen warehouse

    Average Turnaround: 7-12 working days
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Who Chooses Ace Packing?

Our FBA prep service is trusted by:

  • Challenger snack brands launching their first Amazon SKU
  • Fine-food producers entering e-commerce for the first time
  • Scaling sellers needing 10k+ units routed monthly
  • Corporate gift suppliers shipping hampers & tins via Amazon

Case Study 1:

“5,000 pillow bags routed to Amazon — accepted first time, batch coded, and FNSKU applied.” — UK Snack Seller

Case Study 2:

“Barcode changes handled in 48 hours — prevented a costly shipment rejection.” — Confectionery Brand

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FAQ

Can you print FNSKU labels?

Yes — we can print and apply FNSKU or apply those you supply.

What’s the minimum run for FBA prep?

From 1,000 units upwards (pillow bags, tins, or minis).

Do you handle shelf-life checks?

Yes — we verify expiry dates before dispatch to prevent rejection.

Can you ship directly to Amazon FCs?

Yes — we palletise, label, and route shipments straight to Amazon FCs or your 3PL.

Do you cover Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP)?

Yes — we can prep shipments for both FBA and SFP routes.

Can you handle barcode/EAN changes?

Yes — through our Rapid Repack service we can re-label stock with new barcodes or allergen panels if required.

Amazon-Ready, First Time.

From expiry coding to pallet labels, we make Amazon food prep simple, fast, and fully compliant.

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