Amazon has announced an important update for sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). To maintain product quality during the hot summer months, Amazon will temporarily stop accepting meltable products in its fulfillment centers.
Sellers who deal with heat-sensitive products must take action before the deadline to avoid disposal fees or inventory loss.
Key Dates Sellers Must Know
- April 20, 2026 – Last date to remove meltable inventory from Amazon fulfillment centers.
- May 1, 2026 – Remaining meltable inventory may be marked unfulfillable and disposed of for a fee.
- April 20 – September 28, 2026 – Meltable products will not be accepted at FBA warehouses.
What Are Meltable Products?
Meltable inventory refers to heat-sensitive products that can melt when exposed to temperatures above 155°F (68°C) for extended periods.
Common Examples of Meltable Products
- Chocolate products
- Gummies and candy
- Jelly-based items
- Wax-based products
- Other heat-sensitive goods
What Sellers Should Do
If you currently have meltable products stored in Amazon’s fulfillment centers, it’s important to take action before the deadline.
Recommended Steps for Sellers
- Log in to your Seller Central account.
- Check your inventory for meltable ASINs.
- Submit a removal order before April 20, 2026.
- Plan alternative storage or FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) fulfillment during the summer period.
Why This Policy Exists
High temperatures during transportation and storage can damage meltable items, affecting product quality and customer experience.
This seasonal restriction helps Amazon ensure that customers receive products in proper condition, especially during peak summer months.
RetailTantra Recommendation
At RetailTantra, we recommend sellers proactively review their FBA inventory well before the deadline. If your catalog includes meltable or heat-sensitive products, consider temporarily switching to FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) or storing inventory in temperature-controlled warehouses during the restricted period.
Early planning will help sellers avoid removal fees, prevent inventory loss, and maintain consistent sales during the summer season.
Our team also advises sellers to forecast summer inventory separately, optimize storage strategies, and prepare to re-send meltable inventory to FBA once the restriction period ends on September 28, 2026.
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