Summary
The policy now prohibits the sale of items under safety recall, those containing restricted ingredients, and specific flammable materials. Sellers must not list these products, ensuring user safety and compliance with U.S. safety regulations.
Why it matters
Non-compliance could lead to enforcement actions such as product removals, account penalties, or loss of selling privileges. Sellers must ensure listings meet the updated criteria to mitigate risks and continue operating legally on TikTok Shop.
Recommended action
Sellers should review their current listings for compliance with the revised Prohibited Products Policy, specifically checking for recalled items, prohibited ingredients, and flammable materials to avoid significant penalties.
Any product, model, batch, or lot subject to an active safety recall issued or announced by a manufacturer or a U. S. regulatory agency, including the FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA, or subject to an official U. S. government warning directing consumers not to use, sell, or distribute the product.
Any product containing a prohibited ingredient or using an FDA-restricted ingredient outside the applicable conditions. Examples include: Prohibited and restricted cosmetic ingredients Food ingredients and additives Dietary supplement ingredients
Flammable liquids or materials, including but not limited to: Expoxy Solvent Rubbing alcohol and other isopropyl alcohol products Acetone Gasoline and lighter fluid Lighters and torches containing butane or other fuels Fire-starting fuels and accelerants Strike Anywhere matches
No content was removed in this update.
Affects: Seller, Listing
