Overview

Amazon has stopped offering its internal FBA preparation and labeling service for sellers operating in the United Kingdom, with the change taking effect immediately. From now on, any stock sent to Amazon’s UK fulfillment centers must arrive fully prepared—labels, bags, bubble wrap, and any required kitting must already be applied. Sellers who previously depended on Amazon to handle these tasks must either take the work in‑house or contract a third‑party prep provider to stay compliant.

Key Points

• Service discontinued — Amazon’s UK‑based FBA prep and labeling option is no longer available, removing the paid “prep at the warehouse” choice.
• Compliance at receipt — All shipments must reach UK fulfillment sites with correct FNSKU barcodes and packaging that meets Amazon’s standards before they are accepted.
• Penalty risk — Non‑compliant pallets can be rejected at the dock or incur surcharge fees, which can quickly erode profit margins on high‑volume listings.
• Immediate effect — The policy is already live; sellers who have not updated their inbound processes need to act today to avoid disruptions.
• Shift to seller responsibility — The move aligns with Amazon’s global strategy of pushing operational duties back onto merchants to streamline warehouse throughput.

How the Change Works

1. No more in‑warehouse prep — Amazon will no longer apply FNSKU stickers, poly‑bag, or bubble‑wrap at its UK fulfillment centers. Example: A seller of silicone kitchen tools who previously sent unlabeled units to Amazon for labeling must now affix the FNSKU stickers themselves before the shipment leaves their warehouse.

2. Full preparation required at intake — Every unit must arrive with a scannable FNSKU that matches the exact SKU in Seller Central, and packaging must satisfy Amazon’s current guidelines (e.g., suffocation warnings on poly‑bags, sturdy bubble wrap for fragile items). Example: A vendor of glass perfume bottles must wrap each bottle in bubble wrap and attach a label that includes the correct 12‑digit FNSKU before loading the cartons onto the carrier.