Amazon Policy Change: Preparation Work Sellers Need to Complete Before 2026
The report details Amazon's logistics policy coming into effect on January 1, 2026, which fully stops FBA pre-processing and labeling services. Sellers need to audit their logistics capabilities early and establish partnerships with third-party logistics providers to avoid inventory processing issues.
What are the key facts?
- 1Released on November 24, 2025
- 2Effective January 1, 2026
- 3Termination of FBA pre-processing services
What happened?
CedCommerce reminds sellers that Amazon will terminate FBA pre-processing services on January 1, 2026. Sellers must take responsibility for inventory labeling and packaging; otherwise, they may face inventory loss or rejection without compensation. Now is a critical moment for sellers to take action, and they are advised to prepare in advance to ensure compliance and smooth inbound logistics.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers need to immediately assess their internal logistics processes to ensure all inbound goods fully comply with labeling requirements before being sent to Amazon warehouses to avoid inventory delays due to compliance issues. Top priority action: Communicate with partnered third-party logistics providers this week to ensure each product meets the specified requirements.