Bag suffocation warnings are mandatory in several large US states, including New York and California. Further, bug suffocation warnings are printed on poly bags. In this guide, we explain what US brands must know about bag suffocation warning requirements, including warning texts, placements, exemptions, and more.
Continue reading Bag Suffocation Warning: US State & Amazon Seller Requirements
Tag: amazon
Amazon Dangerous Goods Guide for Importers and Manufacturers
Posted on — Leave a comment
Are you planning to sell products potentially classified as “dangerous goods via the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service? In this case, you might need to ensure that your product complies with Amazon’s dangerous goods policy and submit documentation such as safety data sheets (SDS), exemption sheets, or test reports.
In this guide, we explain what products are classified as dangerous goods, what kind of documentation and information sellers need to provide, and the dangerous goods review process.
Continue reading Amazon Dangerous Goods Guide for Importers and Manufacturers
Amazon Electronics Requirements For Sellers: An Overview
Posted on — 4 Comments
Electronics sellers on Amazon must ensure compliance with a range of product regulations and safety standards. In this guide, we cover the basics of Amazon requirements concerning electronics standards, labeling requirements, testing, and packaging.
Note
This guide only covers product regulations, standards, and other requirements for selling on Amazon in the United States (e.g. FCC 47 CFR Part 15). However, the same principles apply when selling products on Amazon in the European Union (e.g. the EMC Directive), Australia, Japan, and elsewhere.
Further, Amazon can change its terms and requirements at will. This article serves as an introduction, but not a replacement for the up-to-date seller requirements on Amazon Seller Central.
Continue reading Amazon Electronics Requirements For Sellers: An Overview
Amazon Toys & Children’s Products Requirements Guide for Sellers
Posted on — 1 Comment
Planning to sell toys or other children’s products on Amazon? In this article, we explain what Amazon sellers must know about relevant regulations, mandatory safety standards, certification, labeling, and lab testing rules.
More specifically, this guide covers compliance requirements for toys, children’s jewelry, children’s furniture, clothing, baby products, and other related products.
We also explain what documents Amazon’s compliance team often requests from companies selling toys and other children’s products on their platform.
Note
This guide only covers product regulations, standards, and other requirements for selling on Amazon in the United States (e.g. CPSIA). However, the same principles apply when selling products on Amazon in the European Union (e.g. Toy Safety Directive), Australia, Japan, and elsewhere.
Further, Amazon can change its terms and requirements at will. This article serves as an introduction, but not a replacement for the up-to-date seller requirements on Amazon Seller Central.
Continue reading Amazon Toys & Children’s Products Requirements Guide for Sellers
Amazon Product Liability Insurance Requirements: A Complete Guide
Posted on — Leave a commentAmazon requires that many sellers obtain product liability insurance, in order to cover potential damage, injury, or financial loss caused by defective and unsafe products. In this guide, we explain what sellers must know about Amazon product liability insurance requirements in the following marketplaces:
- United States
- European Union
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Continue reading Amazon Product Liability Insurance Requirements: A Complete Guide
List of Amazon Seller Product Liability Insurance Providers
Posted on — 1 CommentProduct liability insurance can help you cover losses caused by consumer injury or property damage, caused by products you’ve sold. Obtaining product liability insurance is not only a wise decision for the sake of protecting your own business – but also mandatory for many Amazon sellers.
In this guide, we list product liability insurance providers specifically offering solutions for Amazon sellers.
Continue reading List of Amazon Seller Product Liability Insurance Providers
Amazon Manufacturer & Importer Address Requirements Guide
Posted on — 2 CommentsAs you’re reading this you’ve likely received a message from Amazon rejecting your packaging labels as non-compliant. We keep receiving such reports from Amazon sellers on a weekly basis, with increasing frequency – and decided it was about time to dig deeper into this. Continue reading Amazon Manufacturer & Importer Address Requirements Guide
Amazon Chemical and Heavy Metal Restrictions: An Overview
Posted on — Leave a commentThis guide covers both Amazon’s ‘self-imposed’ chemicals and heavy metals restrictions, and how Amazon keeps track of third-party seller compliance when it comes to substance regulations in the European Union and the United States.
Continue reading Amazon Chemical and Heavy Metal Restrictions: An Overview
List of Restricted Products on Amazon: An Overview
Posted on — Leave a comment
Amazon requires that all products sold by third-party sellers comply with mandatory safety standards and regulations in each respective country they sell. However, Amazon also has its own requirements for certain product categories and substances.
Keep reading, and learn what you must know about product restrictions applicable to cosmetics, packaging, jewelry, furniture, medical devices, and more.
Continue reading List of Restricted Products on Amazon: An Overview
3 Common Product Compliance Mistakes Made by Amazon Sellers
Posted on — Leave a comment
Amazon is taking product safety and compliance seriously. Yet, many importers and sellers fail to do their homework until they receive that dreaded email from the Amazon product compliance team. In this article, we cover some of the most common compliance-related mistakes made by Amazon sellers – and how they can be avoided. Continue reading 3 Common Product Compliance Mistakes Made by Amazon Sellers
