Some work hard to make sales for several months, but only to find that Amazon blocks their account and end up in despair - everything is in vain. This is because these Amazon sellers don't comply with Amazon's policies, laws, or regulations by selling restricted products. This article is a complete list that aims to help beginners avoid distributing prohibited goods through Amazon.
Why Keep Away from Prohibited Product Claims and Restricted Products?
Amazon requires sellers to provide accurate and reliable product information for buyers to easily find products and purchase them.
The Federal Trade Commission protects consumers from misleading advertising and marketing practices which raise health and safety concerns. Amazon sellers should comply with FTC Guidelines and other applicable laws, regulations, guidelines because they are responsible for the claims.
What’s more, the Food and Drug Administration also must approve a product for sale that is intended for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans or animals.
1. Pesticides and Pesticide Devices
A variety of products are subject to regulation in the United States. According to Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), pesticides and/or pesticide devices that intend to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest, claim to be antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-mold, or pesticide are prohibited.
Ultraviolet Light Units
Sound Generators
Insect Traps
Ground Vibrators
Water Treatment Units
Air Treatment Units
You can avoid putting any content related to pesticides or pesticide devices to get rid of troubles when creating or optimizing Amazon product listings.
2. Prohibited Product Claims for Diseases
Amazon also prohibits products without FDA approval that claim to cure, treat, or prevent diseases in humans or animals, such as:
Cancer
Cancroid
Chlamydia
Coronavirus and/or COVID-19
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Gonorrhea ('The Clap')
Hepatitis (A, B & C)
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV1 & HSV2)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
Mononucleosis ('Mono')
Mycoplasma Genitalium
Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pubic Lice ('Crabs')
Scabies
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis ('Trich')
Liver disease
Multiple sclerosis
Kidney cirrhosis or disease
Alzheimer's disease
Dementia
Stroke
Parkinson's/ Parkinson
Diabetes/ Diabetic/Diabetic Neuropathy
Flu
Influenza
Meningitis
Glaucoma
Cataract
Attention Deficit Disorder Drugs (also known as ADD or ADHD)
Concussion
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Nanosilver
Anti-Bacterial
Anti-Microbial
Anti-Fungal
Tumor
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Depression
Cystic Fibrosis
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Lupus
Muscular Dystrophy
Multiple Sclerosis
ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease)
Gout
Crohn's
Celiac
Epilepsy
Seizures
Obesity
Autism
Addictive substance withdrawal
3. Restricted Products
Apart from the above, Amazon officially prohibits products in 26 categories as follows:
Alcohol
Animals & Animal-Related Products
Art - Fine Art
Art - Home Decor
Automotive and Powersports
Composite Wood Products
Cosmetics & Skin/Hair Care
COVID-19 Supplies
Currency, Coins, Cash Equivalents, and Gift Cards
Dietary Supplements
Drugs & drug paraphernalia
Electronics
Explosives, Weapons, and Related Items
Export Controls
Food & Beverage
Gambling & Lottery
Hazardous and Dangerous Items
Human Parts & Burial Artifacts
Jewelry & Precious Gems
Laser products
Lighting
Lock Picking & Theft Devices
Medical devices and accessories
Offensive and Controversial Materials
Other Restricted Products
Pesticides and Pesticide Devices
Plant and Seed Products
Postage Meters & Stamps
Recalled Products
Recycling electronics
Refrigerants: Ozone-Depleting Substances and Substitutes
Sex & Sensuality
Subscriptions and Periodicals
Surveillance Equipment
Tobacco & Tobacco-Related Products
Upholstered Furniture, Bedding, & Other Quilted Products
Warranties, Service Plans, Contracts, and Guarantees
Wrapping up
The list of restricted products might be changed as time goes by. You should make sure not to list these products to your Amazon store by checking this list and follow Amazon's rules and policies.
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