Amazon SPN: The Real Standard of Quality in Seller Services

For years now, Amazon has been much more than just an online marketplace. It has become a vast, complex ecosystem where logistics, compliance, labeling, marketing, and even legal support play a key role in your success. That’s exactly why Amazon created the Service Provider Network (SPN): a global directory of audited and certified service providers that help sellers launch, manage, and grow their businesses on Amazon.

What is the Amazon SPN Program?

The Amazon Service Provider Network (SPN) is a worldwide network of trusted companies officially audited and approved by Amazon. These providers support sellers in a wide range of

areas across Amazon marketplaces, such as:

✅ FBA/FBM product prep & logistics

✅ Brand registration and IP services

✅ Listing translation and localization

✅ Legal and tax advisory

✅ Advertising (Amazon PPC)

✅ Account management and operational support

✅ Photography and design services

To join the SPN, service providers must pass a strict audit process by Amazon that checks for operational capacity, service quality, turnaround times, data protection, and automation standards. It’s not just an application - it's a continuous validation of excellence and reliability.

Why is SPN so important for prep centers?

Until now, Amazon offered its own FBA prep service for certain products in some regions. But starting January 1st, 2026, Amazon will completely shut down its internal prep services worldwide.

That changes everything: from 2026, only external prep centers will handle FBA preparation. And within that group, SPN-audited providers will hold a premium position.

Amazon is already prioritizing SPN-certified partners for strategic integrations, and it’s expected that only SPN centers will be able to:

• Directly connect to Seller Central APIs

• Receive traffic and referrals from Amazon

• Handle large-volume seller operations

What does it mean to be an SPN Partner?

Being part of Amazon’s SPN means much more than having a badge.

It means delivering at the highest industry standards, including:

🔹 24-48h turnaround times (SLA)

🔹 Full inventory traceability

🔹 Accurate, error-free FBA prep

🔹 Multilingual, structured communication

🔹 Automated systems for smooth processes

🔹 Compliance with Amazon’s ever-evolving requirements

In short, it’s a guarantee that sellers are working with experts who understand the rules, reduce risk, and enable growth.

1st MAD Prep: Spain’s First Certified SPN Prep Center

We’re proud to announce that since December 2025, 1st MAD Prep is the first and only Amazon SPN-audited prep center in Spain.

This was no accident. It’s the result of months of preparation, internal audits, process upgrades and a deep commitment to quality. We've demonstrated that our service not only meets, but often exceeds Amazon’s international standards.

We are based in Madrid, Spain’s logistics hub. More than just the capital, Madrid is where the country’s largest importers, distributors, and wholesalers are concentrated. This allows us to:

• Process inbound shipments faster

• Maintain close supplier relationships

• Operate at peak efficiency within the full logistics chain

  
  

What makes us different?

At 1st MAD Prep, we are not just another warehouse. We are a strategic logistics partner for Amazon sellers of all kinds - whether you’re doing Retail Arbitrage (RA), Online Arbitrage (OA), Wholesale (WS), or managing a Private Label brand.

Our automated platform allows you to:

• Manage shipments without endless emails

• Track inventory in real-time

• Prepare and dispatch products in under 24h

• Apply all necessary labels and tracking

• Store your goods securely with full visibility

We also provide multilingual support (Spanish, English, Hungarian, Romanian), and work with no subscriptions or minimum order requirements.

Committed to excellence

Becoming an Amazon SPN partner is not a finish line - it’s the beginning of a higher standard.

We’re committed to continuous improvement, making our prep service faster, more accurate, and more seller-friendly every day.

🔸 Get ready to scale with a certified partner.

🔸 Get ready with 1st MAD Prep.