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International Plastics, Inc.

Suffocation Warning Bags

Suffocation Warning Bags

Suffocation Warning Bags are used primarily in online retail fulfillment of items and general packaging. Meets the requirement for Amazon FBA and other online retailers.

Poly Bags with Suffocation Warning

  • Available in open top, resealable with vents, plus 3 different thicknesses
  • Alerts customers of potential hazards the packaging has to small children
  • Message printed in English, Spanish and French
  • Required by Amazon FBA and other retailers
  • FDA Compliant
  • See Also Polypropylene Bags

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1 Mil Open Top

2 Mil Open Top

1.5 Mil Resealable

1.5 Mil Vented Resealable

1 Mil Open Top

Sku #
Qty/Case
1
PBSW10912
9x12 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$40.20
PBSW11015
10x15 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$49.50
PBSW11215
12x15 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$61.90
PBSW11218
12x18 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$76.25
PBSW11420
14x20 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$89.35
PBSW11824
18x24 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$143.20

2 Mil Open Top

Sku #
Qty/Case
1
PBSW20609
6x9 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$29.70
PBSW20810
8x10 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$39.60
PBSW20912
9x12 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$52.90
PBSW21015
10x15 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$70.85
PBSW21114
11x14 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$81.20
PBSW21215
12x15 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$92.90
PBSW21218
12x18 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$97.80
PBSW21420
14x20 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$130.75
PBSW21518
15x18 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$166.50
PBSW21616
16x16 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
1000
$162.35
PBSW21824
18x24 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
500
$114.15
PBSW21830
18x30 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
500
$121.75
PBSW22224
22x24 Suffocation Warning Poly Bags
500
$117.75

1.5 Mil Resealable

Sku #
Qty/Case
1
PBSWR150606
6x6 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$40.60
PBSWR150609
6x9 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$42.55
PBSWR150810
8x10 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$52.45
PBSWR150912
9x12 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$64.35
PBSWR151012
10x12 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$79.20
PBSWR151015
10x15 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$82.15
PBSWR151114
11x14 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$85.15
PBSWR151215
12x15 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$111.35
PBSWR151216
12x16 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$118.45
PBSWR151218
12x18 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$113.80
PBSWR151420
14x20 Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$134.70
PBSWR151620
16x20 Resealable Poly Bags
500
$97.55
PBSWR151624
16x24 Resealable Poly Bags
500
$118.80
PBSWR151824
18x24 Resealable Poly Bags
500
$126.60
PBSWR152224
22x24 Resealable Poly Bags
500
$161.30

1.5 Mil Vented Resealable

Sku #
Qty/Case
1
PBSWR150912-V
9x12 Vented Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$73.40
PBSWR151015-V
10x15 Vented Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$95.95
PBSWR151218-V
12x18 Vented Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$132.55
PBSWR151420-V
14x20 Vented Resealable Poly Bags
1000
$169.90

Suffocation Warning Label Requirements & Regulations


There are no federal laws which require warning labels on plastic (poly) bags. However, some states and a few municipalities have enacted their own legislation with regard to suffocation warning labels for plastic (poly) bags.Regulations stipulate If bag thickness is 1 mil the bag's dimensions need to be considered in conjunction with labeling specifications of individual jurisdictions order establish compliance pass fail. Below are the individual state and local government requirments for that that require that a suffocation warning be printed on a poly bag.



CALIFORNIA
Suffocation labeling is required if 1) thickness is on average less than one mil, and 2) size of opening is larger than 25 square inches or a capacity of more than 125 cubic inches.

CHICAGO, IL
Suffocation labeling is required for polyethylene bags intended for household use, other than ones used for food products weighing not more than 5 pounds.

MASSACHUSETTS & NEW YORK
Suffocation labeling is required if:
1) thickness is less than one mil,
2) size of opening has a diameter of seven inches or more
3) length + width = 25 inches or more.

RHODE ISLAND
Suffocation labeling is required if:
1) thickness is less than one mil
2) size of opening is larger than 5 inches in diameter.

VIRGINIA
Suffocation labeling is required for dry cleaning bags if:
1) thickness is <1 mil="" and="" br="">2) length totals 25 inches or more.

Suffocation labeling Type Size And Placement


CALIFORNIA & RHODE ISLAND
Total length and width of:
<30 inches="10" point="" type="" minimum="" br="">= or > 30 inches and < 40 inches = 14 point type minimum
= or > 40 inches and < 60 inches = 18 point type minimum
= or > 60 inches = 24 point type minimum.

MASSACHUSETTS
Total length and width of:
= or > 25 inches and < 40 inches = 14 point type minimum
= or > 40 inches and < 60 inches = 18 point type minimum
= or > 60 inches = 24 point type minimum.
Suffocation label shall appear on both sides of bag. If the total length and total width is more than 40-inches (when added), the label shall be repeated at 20-inch intervals.

NEW YORK
Total length and width of:
= or > 25 inches and < 30 inches = 10 point type minimum
= or > 30 inches and < 40 inches = 14 point type minimum
= or > 40 inches and < 60 inches = 18 point type minimum
= or > 60 inches = 24 point type minimum.
VIRGINIA
36 point type minimum. (This is about 1/2”)

Suffocation Warning Language

Plastic bags in California, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Virginia require the following warning:
“WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or play pens. This bag is not a toy.”

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