3.0 | Packaging/Labels |
| 3.1 |
| Reinforced packing is required on ALL sides of the product. |
| 3.2 |
| Product should be free of dust and finger marks. |
| 3.3 |
| Environmentally friendly packaging is preferred unless otherwise needed to protect the product. |
| 3.4 |
| Inner pack should be free of voids and not have unsecured areas to ensure no movement during ocean or domestic transport. |
| 3.5 |
| Clean, high quality, high-impact styrofoam that does not break apart or pill, with a foam specification of 20KG, is required when styrofoam must be used. |
| 3.6 |
| All upholstered product must be currently registered with required states and include the proper state registration identification. |
| 3.7 |
| Labels must be wrinkle free and centered on carton. |
| 3.8 |
| All packaging (including color labels, assembly instructions, hangtags, warranty cards, warning stickers, etc.) must be reviewed and approved by the supplier and then the buyer. |
| 3.9 |
| Any items susceptible to mold, mildew, or any amount of moisture, particularly items traveling overseas, must contain a desiccant in the packaging. |
| 3.10 |
| Silica gel is strictly prohibited as a desiccant. Costco is NOT able to recommend any specific supplier of desiccant. Use of Micro-Pak and Super Dry are approved as desiccant alternatives, but are not the limitation of alternatives. |