Summary
TikTok Shop added prohibitions on a wide range of adult-related products, including explicit sexual items, tobacco, and certain animal products. Violation may lead to account suspension or product removal.
Why it matters
Sellers must immediately review and remove prohibited items to comply with the new restrictions, or risk severe penalties including listing removals and account suspension, adversely impacting their business operations and revenue.
Recommended action
Conduct a thorough review of your product listings to ensure compliance with the updated Prohibited Products Policy, removing any items that fall under the new prohibitions to avoid enforcement actions.
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Any products designed for explicit sexual activity, such as dildos, vibrators, male masturbators, tension rings, sex furniture, and BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, and Masochism) gear
Certain sexual wellness products, such as certain contraceptives and medications
Any products containing sexually explicit content like films, anime, and comics
Any parts or components used in E-cigarettes or vapes such as 510-threaded batteries (a common type of connection for vape pens)
Animal, Animal-Related Products, Protected Wildlife, and Plants
Items containing authentic animal fur from endangered species and rare skins sourced from endangered species. This prohibition also covers any items derived from animals shielded by federal, state, or municipal statutes. These include, but are not limited to, body parts, antlers, ivory, bone, teeth, and related articles.
Aquatic resources that are prohibited from exploitation
Aquatic merchandise containing toxic or dangerous components surpassing legally sanctioned thresholds
Items containing plant or wildlife species protected by regional laws and regulations, including those in violation of the Lacey Act (a U. S. law banning trafficking in illegal wildlife, fish, and plants)
Animal products that contain natural toxins that pose threats to human life
Any plant designated as "noxious" by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) or similarly classified by state or local authorities
Any plant subject to federal, state, or local government quarantines
Affects: Seller, Listing
Any plant not in compliance with legal, regulatory, or licensing requirements
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