What are Amazon's restricted products? How do Amazon merchants apply for restricted products?

When opening a store on Amazon, you must be careful when choosing product categories. Otherwise, if you choose restricted products, you may face penalties such as cancellation of listings, restrictions on listing privileges, etc. So what are the restricted products on Amazon? Next, we will explain this aspect to you.

Animals and animal-related products; automotive products; synthetic wood products; cosmetics and skin/hair care products; CPAP cleaning and disinfecting equipment; currency, coins, cash equivalents and gift cards; dietary supplements; medications and medication paraphernalia; televisions/stereos; explosives, weapons and related products; export controls; food and beverages; hazardous and prohibited goods; jewelry and precious stones; laser products; lighting fixtures; lock picking and burglary equipment; medical devices and accessories; offensive and controversial products; pesticides and pesticide equipment; plant and seed products; recalled products; recycled television/stereo products; instant matches;

Monitoring equipment; tobacco and tobacco products; warranties, service plans, contracts and guarantees;

How do Amazon merchants apply for restricted products?

1. Amazon Seller Center - Inventory Management - Add Products;

2. Enter the product’s ASIN, UPC, or other unique identifier.

3. After entering, if an "Apply for Sale" button appears, it proves that the product is restricted.

4. By clicking "Show Restrictions", the seller will be listed with the product information that the seller needs to provide. After completing all the information, the seller can start selling.

Amazon merchants must understand which products are restricted products and how to apply for restricted products. Only with the pre-approval of the Amazon platform can they publish and sell on the platform. Otherwise, if they upload privately, they will be removed from the shelves!