Package Identification Requirements - Supplier Portal - Amway

Strategic ProcurementTopic Area Document # Document Type Revision Date PageSupplier Portal - Shipping Section N/A Procedure 2/1/08 1 of 3Package Identification Requirements1.0 Purpose1.1 This procedure defines the necessary labeling requirements for supplier shipments to Access Business Groupor Amway facilities.2.0 Scope2.1 This procedure refers to all suppliers of raw materials, components and finished goods to Access BusinessGroup or Amway.3.0 References3.1 None4.0 Procedure4.1OverviewThe method for identifying shipping containers is determined by the Supplier. Label, stencils, hand lettering orink jet methods are permissible provided that the information is legible and durable. In general, labels shouldhave a light background and a minimum letter height of ½”. Labels should be in English, unless otherwisespecified.4.2Labeling Requirements• ABG Part number/SKU- Complete and accurate ABG SKU as indicated on the purchase order.• ABG Description- A brief description of the contents as indicated on the purchase order (if no descriptionis included, a trade or generic name is acceptable.)• Date packed/shipped- Month/day/year on which material is packed or otherwise prepared for shipment.Supplier lot/batch number can be substituted for date.• Purchase Order Number- The complete purchase order number.• Manufacturer’s name and Country of Origin- Must appear on each container. If manufacturer and supplierare different, supplier’s name and Country of Origin shall also appear.• Lot Number- Lot/batch number traceability is required. When materials are shipped on pallets, each palletshould contain one and only one, production lot number. If multiple production lots must be shipped onone pallet, all lot numbers and quantity per pallet must be clearly identified on two adjacent sides of thepallet.• Access Manufacturing Code (AMC) - If requested by ABG.• Hazard Code- If applicable; include the 3 position hazard/handling prefix.• Unit Artwork Number- If applicable.• Partial cartons must be clearly marked “PARTIAL CARTON.”

Strategic ProcurementTopic Area Document # Document Type Revision Date PageSupplier Portal - Shipping Section N/A Procedure 2/1/08 2 of 3Package Identification Requirements4.3Master Shippers• When shipping case is too small for pallet handling and storage, master shippers are to be used.• Each master shipper must be marked with ABG part number/SKU, description and the AccessManufacturing Code (AMC.)• Each shipping container must have the total quantity within indication in cases and/or each follows:• If Unit of Measure is Case, mark as follows:o xCS (1 CS=yEA) where x= number of cases in a master shipper/single case and where Y=number of each in a case.o Examples:• 1CS (1CS=6EA) - 6 each packed in a single case.• 4CS (1CS=6EA)- 24 each packed in 6 to a case, 4 cases in a master shipper• If Unit of Measure is Each, mark as follows:o xEA where X=number of each in case or master shippero Example:• 12EA- 12 each packed in a single case or master shipper. Refer to the purchaseorder for the correct Unit of Measure.4.4Other lot/batch numbers• The supplier’s lot/batch numbers are not to be mixed within a case or master shipper, except forvariety packs.• For variety packs, the lot number on the case and/or the master shipper must match the supplier’soldest manufactured date on any of the product within the variety pack.• A traceable supplier lot/batch number must appear on each consumable package. Suppliers may usethe 8-digit AMC to replace their lot/batch number.• Only one part number/SKU to a pallet is allowable. Mixed lots on a pallet are acceptable if clearlymarked and identified. Please record the part number/SKU, lot, and the quantities of each lotaccurately. This information must then be placed on the front of the pallet under the stretch-wrap, orsecurely attached.4.5Net Weight Statement Requirements• Food and drug products must conform to U.S. Federal and/or International regulations covering theunit of measure labeling.• A net weight statement must be present on selling unit and shipping container, if one and the same.4.6Advertising/Trade Names• Advertising, trade names or any other non-required printing on cases and master shippers isunacceptable unless approved by ABG Procurement.

Strategic ProcurementTopic Area Document # Document Type Revision Date PageSupplier Portal - Shipping Section N/A Procedure 2/1/08 3 of 3Package Identification Requirements4.7 Sample LabelsSample “Full” Carton LabelPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSKU: PTP1868AAMC: 3216BPCA VENDOR LOT: 12345100 each per CartonNET WT 25.0 KGSGROSS WT 25.5 KGSMADE IN USASample “Partial” Carton LabelPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSKU: PTP1868AAMC: 3216BPCA VENDOR LOT: 12345PARTIAL CARTON - 50 each per CartonNET WT 12.5 KGSGROSS WT 13.0 KGSMADE IN USASample “Full” Pallet LabelPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSKU: PTP1868AAMC: 3216BPCAVENDOR LOT: 12345Pallet Contains 10 Cartons X 100 ea. per CartonNET WT 250.0 KGSGROSS WT 255.0 KGSMADE IN USAINV: D11111Pallet 1 of 20Sample “Partial” Pallet LabelPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSKU: PTP1868AAMC: 3216BPCAVENDOR LOT: 12345Pallet Contains: 9 Cartons X 100 ea. per Carton1 Carton X 50 ea. per CartonNET WT 237.5 KGSGROSS WT 242.0 KGSMADE IN USAINV: D11111Pallet 20 of 205.0 Revision HistoryRevision Date Revision Description Next Review Due2/1/08 Replaces “Pkg ID Requirements” (7/20/05) 2/1/10