Summary
Three new category and classification prohibitions added: do not place products in unrelated categories; avoid misclassifying items; do not ignore approvals for restricted product categories. Requires documentation submission before listing restricted items.
Why it matters
Sellers must now verify category accuracy and obtain required approvals before listing. Miscategorized or unapproved restricted products risk listing removal and policy violations. This creates an affirmative compliance obligation with potential operational friction.
Recommended action
Audit all current listings for category accuracy, especially restricted categories (food, health, clothing). Submit required documentation via Qualification Center for any restricted products before next inventory refresh. Implement category verification in upload workflow.
Do not place products in unrelated categories, as this can mislead customers and negatively impact search results.
Avoid misclassifying items (for example, listing a boy’s polo shirt under “Menswear” instead of “Kids’ Fashion”).
Do not ignore approvals required for restricted product categories — certain products need documentation before they can be listed.
No content was removed in this update.
Affects: Seller, Listing