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Drop Test Procedure PDF

This document provides packaging requirements and a drop test procedure for individual items shipped by Amway suppliers. It outlines that any product not fitting in Amway's standard carton must be packaged individually. The drop test procedure subjects packages to 10 drops from varying heights and orientations to test if the packaging can prevent damage during shipping and handling. Packages must remain closed and protect the item to pass the test.

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Drop Test Procedure PDF

This document provides packaging requirements and a drop test procedure for individual items shipped by Amway suppliers. It outlines that any product not fitting in Amway's standard carton must be packaged individually. The drop test procedure subjects packages to 10 drops from varying heights and orientations to test if the packaging can prevent damage during shipping and handling. Packages must remain closed and protect the item to pass the test.

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  • Drop Test Procedure for Individual Items: Describes the procedure and specific requirements for conducting drop tests on packaging to ensure compliance with stability and integrity standards.

EU Supplier Portal: Specific Business Requirements: Packaging Requirements: Drop Test Procedure: v2

Specific Business Requirements


European Portfolio

Drop test procedure for individual items


Any product or box which will not fit into the Amway carton of 48.5 cm x 28.5 cm x 27 cm should be supplied in an individual
shipping carton constructed in such a manner as to prevent damage to the product during transit and handling. These
products should be subjected to the drop test detailed below to prove the packaging is adequate.

Please ensure that your packaging will comply with this test

1) With the package in its stable shipping position, face one end of the carton with the manufacturer’s
joint on the right.
NOTE: Any flat surface, such as a table top, may be used if set at the prescribed height, dropping package
onto a hard, flat floor

Identify the surface as follows: Largest Side


1. Top
2. Small side Top
3. Base Smallest side
4. Near side Smallest side
5. Largest Side Largest Side

2) Determine drop height as follows: Base

PACKAGING WEIGHT SET HEIGHT


(kilogram) (cm)
0 - 9.9 75
10.0 - 19.9 65
20.0 – 29.9* 45
* Please note that maximum weight is 25kg

3) Drop package from pre-determined height in the following order.

Let go of package. DO NOT THROW.


A. Corner F
B. Shortest edge radiating horizontally from corner A
C. Next shortest edge radiating from same corner J
D. Longest edge radiating vertically from corner A E H
E. Flat on one of smallest sides I
F. Flat on opposite smallest side C
G. Flat on one base
H. Flat on top G
I. Flat on one largest side B
J. Flat on opposite largest side
D

A
4) After completing the TEN drops, open package and inspect for damage.

NOTE:
Package is acceptable if there is no damage to item and still affords reasonable protection.

Packaging is unacceptable if it comes open during the test; the item is damaged, or no longer affords reasonable
protection to the item.

Revision 10/17/2007 Page 1 of 1

EU Supplier Portal: Specific Business Requirements: Packaging Requirements: Drop Test Procedure: v2 Revision 10/17/2007

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