Suffocation Warning Bags

What they are

Clear polyethylene bags imprinted with the suffocation warning in three languages. They comply with Amazon’s packaging requirements and are used by major retailers when shipping products to consumers — the warning is on the film, not a separate sticker.

The printed warning (English, Spanish & French)

Every bag carries the standard warning, so you don’t have to add a label: “Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. The thin film may cling to nose and mouth and prevent breathing. This bag is not a toy.”

Two closure styles — zip-top and self-seal

• 2 mil Suffocation Warning Zip-Top Bags — clear reclosable bags with a single-track zipper that opens and recloses securely, keeping contents clean and moisture-free. Stocked in 6×9, 9×12 and 10×13.
• 1.5 mil Self-Seal Suffocation Warning Bags — a lighter gauge for fast, high-volume packing. Stocked in 6×9, 8×10, 9×12, 12×15 and 14×18.

Specs at a glance

• Thickness: 2 mil (zip-top) and 1.5 mil (self-seal)
• Material: virgin polyethylene that meets FDA and USDA requirements
• Closure: single-track zipper (zip-top) or self-seal lip (self-seal)
• Warning: printed on the film in English, Spanish & French
• Compliance: meets Amazon’s packaging requirements; used by major retailers
• Clarity: clear, so contents, barcodes and labels stay visible

Best for

• Amazon and marketplace sellers who need compliant packaging
• Apparel, accessories, soft goods and printed materials
• Toys, electronics and housewares shipped to consumers
• Fulfillment centers keeping contents sealed and moisture-free

How to choose

Pick the self-seal 1.5 mil for fast, ship-and-forget packing of light or soft items, or the zip-top 2 mil when the buyer needs to reopen and reseal, or for heavier or sharp-edged goods. Measure your product laid flat and add a little room for the closure lip; step up a size for bulky items. Need an in-between dimension? Custom sizes and custom printing are available on request.

Why buy from Arplast

• 30+ years as a US poly-bag manufacturer and distributor
• True wholesale and volume pricing — lower per-bag cost as quantities grow
• No minimum on in-stock items
• Three-language warning printed on every bag; add your own logo alongside it

Need a different gauge or a plain bag? Compare the dedicated self-seal suffocation warning bags, our 2 mil clear reclosable bags and heavier 4 mil clear reclosable bags without printing, or browse all clear reclosable poly bags.

Frequently asked questions

What does the suffocation warning on these bags say?

Each bag is imprinted in three languages – English, Spanish, and French – with: “Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. The thin film may cling to nose and mouth and prevent breathing. This bag is not a toy.”

Do Arplast suffocation warning bags meet Amazon’s packaging requirements?

Yes. These bags carry the printed suffocation warning required for poly bags shipped to consumers, so they comply with Amazon’s packaging requirements and are used by major retailers when shipping products.

What thicknesses and closures are available?

Two styles are stocked: 2 mil clear zip top bags with a single track zipper closure (sizes such as 6×9, 9×12, and 10×13) and 1.5 mil self-seal bags (sizes including 6×9, 8×10, 9×12, 12×15, and 14×18).

What material are these bags made of?

They are made of virgin polyethylene film that meets FDA and USDA requirements, making them suitable for food and pharmaceutical packaging as well as general merchandise.

Can I order custom sizes or custom printing?

Yes. Arplast offers custom sizes and custom printing on request, so you can get a bag built to your exact dimensions and add your own branding alongside the required warning text.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

Arplast sells wholesale and in bulk with volume discounts and no minimum on in-stock items, so you can order just the quantity you need, from a single case to pallets.