Prep guidance

Category	Product description	Examples	Prep guidance
Adult	Displays potentially offensive material such as profanity or nudity	Products that contain pictures of live, nude models, packaging that has obscene or profane messaging	Place product in a black or opaque bag. Bag must have a suffocation warning. Bag must be secured if not self-adhesive. Barcode must be scannable.
Apparel on hanger	Made of cloth or fabric and intended to be put on a hanger	Scarves, shirts, jackets	Remove hanger, and then place product in a transparent poly bag to protect from damage or dust. Products can also be shrink-wrapped. Bag must have a suffocation warning. Bag must be secured if not self-adhesive. Barcode must be scannable.
Apparel, fabric, plush, and textiles	Made of cloth or fabric that could be damaged by dirt, dust, moisture, or liquid	Shirts, bags, belts, plush toys such as teddy bears	Place product in a transparent poly bag to protect from damage or dust. Products can also be shrink-wrapped. Bag must have a suffocation warning. Bag must be secured if not self-adhesive. Barcode must be scannable.
Baby	Made for a child aged three years or younger, packaging with cutouts greater than one square inch	Teething rings, bibs, exposed toys	Place product in a transparent poly bag. Bag must have a suffocation warning. Bag must be secured if not self-adhesive. Barcode must be scannable.
Fragile, glass	Glass or otherwise fragile, or a liquid in a glass container	Glass, china, picture frames, clocks, mirrors, bottles of olive oil	Place product in bubble wrap or a bubble bag to prevent damage. Products can also be placed in a protective overbox. Product bag or box must be secured or taped. Product can pass a drop test on a hard surface without breaking. Barcode must be scannable.
Liquids (non-glass)	Liquid or viscous without a double seal	soap, spray bottles, lotion, honey	Place product in a transparent poly bag to protect from leakage. Bag must have a suffocation warning. Bag must be secured if not self-adhesive. Barcode must be scannable.
Perforated packaging	In packaging that has a perforated opening	Chocolate boxes, candy display boxes	Seal product in a transparent poly bag. The poly bag must include a suffocation warning. Barcode must be scannable without having to open or unwrap the unit.
Powder, pellets, and granular	Made of powder, pellets, or granular material	Facial powder, sugar, powdered detergents	Seal product in a transparent poly bag. The poly bag must include a suffocation warning. Barcode must be scannable without having to open or unwrap the unit.
Sharp	Sharp and easily exposed, not already contained in protective packaging	Scissors, tools, metal raw materials	Place product in bubble wrap or a bubble bag to keep it from being exposed. Products can also be placed in a protective overbox. Ensure that the packaging is secured and that any sharp points or edges are completely covered. Barcode must be scannable.
Small	Longest side less than 2 1/8 inches (width of a credit card)	Jewelry, keychains, flash drives	Place product in a transparent poly bag. Bag must have a suffocation warning. Bag must be secured if not self-adhesive. Barcode must be scannable.
No prep needed	Does not require prep	Books, DVDs, video games	Units might still require labeling

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