Product packing guidelines - FBN

This guide outlines the essential guidelines for packing and preparing your products for transfer to...

This guide outlines the essential guidelines for packing and preparing your products for transfer to Noon fulfillment centers. Non-compliance with these guidelines may result in product rejection or refusal of entry.

Important Note: Third-party carriers must not repack any of the pallets or cartons while in transit.

General Packing Guidelines

Individual units:

GTIN, ISBN, Partner SKU, Partner Barcode
Product Name
Product description
Every item must have a Partner SKU (PSKU); a unique identification number/code along with clear handling instructions if necessary.
Each unit must have an external scannable barcode or QR code along with it's human-readable code. Find out more about noon barcode requirements
Each unit must be placed in secure individual packaging. There shouldn't be any loose units
Electronics and other high value items must be shrink-wrapped

Important: Noon boxes/cartons must not be used to pack items.

Foam pillows, full sheets of paper and Bubble sheets can be used as filling materials.

If items belong to different brands or product types, they should be segregated and packaged separately according to partner SKU (you can only tape items if it’s a bundled offer).

Any item that is sold as a set/ bundle, should be labeled as ‘sold as set’ or ‘sold as bundle’.

Any fragile items should have the label “Fragile” on them

Loose seal, Tempered seal/heat shrink wraps or overwrapping will be rejected.

All cosmetics and fragrances must contain lot numbers.
All unauthenticated products will be rejected.

Cartons/pallets

All items should be packed, and sealed in cartons or pallets
Each carton or pallet must have a label indicating its number (for example; CARTON 1, PALLET 1)
The partner SKU (PSKU), and the total number of items inside each carton must be mentioned on the carton
The number of cartons or units on each pallet must be mentioned on each pallet
The ASN number must be mentioned on the carton/pallet
The expiry date of all health & beauty, and food & beverage products must be shared with each batch
Each carton must only contain products that have the same partner SKU (PSKU). The PSKU and quantity inside each carton must be mentioned on the carton containing the items

Advance Shipping Note (ASN) Requirements

Each ASN should clearly indicate:

Total number of pallets
Total number of cartons
Total number of units

Attach to each ASN a (POD) document that states the carton or pallet number along with the total number of units inside them.

Example:

Pallet 1 - 300 units

Pallet 2 - 400 units

Pallet 1 - 500 units in Carton 1, 2, and 3

If you're only shipping cartons, then Carton 1 - 50 units, Carton 2 - 60 units, etc.

All items in that transfer and their respective cartons in which they have been placed.

Important! In the event of shipping grocery items, attach a list of all the items with their expiry dates, and batch numbers.

Category-Specific Packing Instructions

Fashion products

Security Tags: should be removed, and sewing/swing tags should be visible in the packaging (in the absence of a sewing tag, fashion items should have a tag that provides the size and product details).

Not necessary- price tags should be removed prior to supply.

Product Tags and Barcoding: Products of every assortment type, such as size or color, must have a unique barcode & Partner SKU

Example: A shirt that comes in different colors & sizes should have a partner SKU that identifies each combination of color & size - Partner SKUs of Blue Small should be different from Blue Medium, Blue Large, etc.

Product Shelf-Life Requirements

Ensure your products meet the following shelf-life criteria:

FBN Products: Minimum 1 year.
FBP Products:
- Cosmetics: Over 1 year.
- Health & Nutrition: Over 1 year.
- Personal Care: At least 8 months.
- Food & Beverages: At least 6 months.

Product Segregation Guidelines

Product segregation should be done based on the below criteria:

Fragrance	EDT/EDP segregation Size segregation (75ML, 100ML, 150ML) Department (MEN / WOMEN) Brand
Make Up	Lips - Model number/color Eyes - Model number/color Face - Model number/color Nails - Model number/color Brushes & Applicators - Model number/color Nail Care - Model number/color
Hair Care	Department (MEN/WOMEN) Size (75ML, 100ML, 150ML) Brand Model
Skin Care	Model number, size, color & department
Tools & Brushes	Model number, size, color & department
Personal Care	Model number, size, color & department
Grooming	Model Number, Size, Color & Department EX: Cartridges/razor blade refills should be segregated Model Number, Size, Color & Department wise if the ASN contains more than one SKU for similar products.
Health & Nutrition	Model Number, Size, Color & Department Expiry if applicable should be over 1 year
Jewelry	Do not mix similar looking items Jewelry types; ex: Rings (by style & color), chains (size, color, style) Department
Apparel	Size (S,M,L, XL/8,10,12,14,) Style Color Department All security tags should be removed
Electronic & Mobile	Mobiles Color segregation Model Name/Model Number segregation Internal Memory (64GB, 256GB etc.)
	Laptops & IT Accessories Color Model name/number Internal memory (500 GB, 1T) Storage (RAM/HDD) Screen size Processor (intel/Core) Processor type (Celero /Core i5 etc.) Connector (wireless/Bluetooth)
	Headphones & Earphones Color, model number, Connectivity (wireless/Bluetooth/wired) Brand name
	Video Games Model Number, Version, Size, Platform
	Televisions Screen size, color, model number, brand
	Home Appliances Model number, color
	Speakers Model number, color
	Cameras Model number, color
	Smartwatches and Accessories Model number, color, brand
	Tablets Model number, color, brand
	ebook Readers & Accessories Model number, color, brand

That's it!

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