Summary
This change updates the language regarding category qualification for Toys and Hobby Products. It requires sellers to complete category qualification to sell these products and emphasizes compliance with CPSC regulations, including choking hazard warnings.
Why it matters
Sellers must be aware that they need to complete category qualification, which may involve submitting appropriate documentation. This impacts compliance and product listings in the Toys and Hobby Products category.
Recommended action
Review the updated qualifications and ensure all necessary documentation is submitted to comply with CPSC regulations for selling Toys and Hobby Products.
Key Points: To sell Toys and Hobby Products, you may need to complete category qualification.
See CPSC e Filing Guide for more information.
Children’s products that pose choking risks must display a choking hazard warning label when required by applicable CPSC rules.
To sell Toys and Hobby Products, you may need to complete category qualification.
See CPSC e Filing Guide for more information.
Children’s products that pose choking risks must display a choking hazard warning
Key Points: To sell Toys and Hobby Products, you may need to complete category qualification.
Children’s products that pose choking risks must display a choking hazard warning label when required by applicable CPSC rules.
To sell Toys and Hobby Products, you may need to complete category qualification.
See CPSC e Filing Guide for more information.
See CPSC e Filing Guide for more information.
Children’s products that pose choking must a choking hazard warning
Affects: Seller
This page covers category qualification and product listing review requirements only.
Sellers are responsible for understanding the CPSC regulations and ensuring that their products meet all relevant compliance requirements.
This page covers category qualification and product listing review requirements only.
Sellers are responsible for understanding the CPSC regulations and ensuring that their products meet all relevant compliance requirements.
See CPSC e Filing Guide for more information.
This is required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
This document outlines the requirements for selling Toys and Hobby Products on Tik Tok Shop.
Toys and hobby products are also subject to our Restricted Products Policy.
Sellers must comply with both this document and the Restricted Products Policy when listing toys and hobby products.
Toys and Hobby Products The following Toys and Hobby Products are allowed to be sold on our platform through category qualification.
Children's Toys (Non-Electronic)Children's Toys (Electronic)Electronic Instruments You must ensure all children’s products you list comply with applicable laws and regulations.
This includes the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
For information regarding toy guns, see our Guide to Toy Guns on Tik Tok Shop.
This process requires submitting documents proving you are qualified to sell these products.
Detailed requirements are listed in the sections below.
Open each section to view what is needed.
Non-Electronic Children's Toys Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers If you are applying to sell Non-Electronic Children's Toys you manufactured, imported, or repacked, you may be required to submit the following documents: Children's Product Certificate (CPC)Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered CPC, which must include the following: The manufacturer or importer’s name and address The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)Product details that match the product category and listing photos A clear description of the tested product The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory All relevant safety standards tested The certificate must be in English See CPSC’s page on Children’s Product Certificates for more information.
This page includes examples and tutorial videos.
Test Report Issued by a CPSC-Accredited Laboratory Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to provide a test report issued by a CPSC-accredited laboratory.
Test reports must be legible and unaltered.
It must also include the following: The manufacturer or importer’s name and address The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)A clear description of the tested product Product details that match the product category and listing photos All relevant safety standards tested, with pass or fail results clearly shown The report must be in English Product Photos with Tracking Label Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to provide photos of a sample product.
Photos must meet the following requirements: Show all sides of the product Ensure all packaging information is visible.
This includes product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details Include a clear and legible image of the tracking label See CPSC’s page on Tracking Labels for more information.
This includes examples and tutorial videos.
The tracking label must be securely attached to both the product and its packaging.
It must also include the following: The manufacturer, importer, or private labeler’s name The location and date of production Detailed manufacturing information (e.g., batch number or run number) or other identifying characteristics Additional information identifying the product’s source The label must be in English Resellers If you are applying to sell Non-Electronic Children's Toys as a reseller, you may be required to submit the following documents: Children's Product Certificate (CPC)Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered CPC, which must include the following: The manufacturer or importer’s name and address The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)Product details that match the product category and listing photos A clear description of the tested product The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory All relevant safety standards tested The certificate must be in English See CPSC’s page on Children’s Product Certificates for more information.
This page includes examples and tutorial videos.
Purchase Invoice Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered purchase invoice, which must include the following: The supplier’s name and address The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)Product details and quantities that match the products being applied to sell The invoice must be in English Product Photos with Tracking Label Resellers may be required to provide photos of a sample product.
Photos must meet the following requirements: Show all sides of the product Ensure all packaging information is visible.
This includes product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details Include a clear and legible image of the tracking label See CPSC’s page on Tracking Labels for more information.
This includes examples and tutorial videos.
The tracking label must be securely attached to both the product and its packaging.
It must also include the following: The manufacturer, importer, or private labeler’s name The location and date of production Detailed manufacturing information (e.g., batch number or run number) or other identifying characteristics Additional information identifying the product’s source The label must be in English Electronic Children's Toys Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers If you are applying to sell Electronic Children's Toys that you manufactured, imported, or repacked, you may be required to submit the following documents: Children's Product Certificate (CPC)Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered CPC, which must include the following: The manufacturer or importer’s name and address The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)Product details that match the product category and listing photos A clear description of the tested product The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory All relevant safety standards tested The certificate must be in English See CPSC’s page on Children’s Product Certificates for more information.
This page includes examples and tutorial videos.
Test Report Issued by a CPSC-Accredited Laboratory Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to provide a test report issued by a CPSC-accredited laboratory.
Test reports must be legible and unaltered.
It must also include the following: The manufacturer or importer’s name and address The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)A clear description of the tested product Product details that match the product category and listing photos All relevant safety standards tested, with pass or fail results clearly shown The report must be in English Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC)Manufacturers, importers, and repackers must provide a Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC).
The COC must meet the following requirements: Issued within the past 2 years Matches the product category you intend to sell Includes a clear description and details of the product tested Lists all safety standards tested Includes the name and address of the accredited laboratory The product described must match the product photos provided Product Photos with Tracking Label Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to provide photos of a sample product.
Photos must meet the following requirements: Show all sides of the product Ensure all packaging information is visible.
This includes product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details Include a clear and legible image of the tracking label See CPSC’s page on Tracking Labels for more information.
This includes examples and tutorial videos.
The tracking label must be securely attached to both the product and its packaging.
It must also include the following: The manufacturer, importer, or private labeler’s name The location and date of production Detailed manufacturing information (e.g., batch number or run number) or other identifying characteristics Additional information identifying the product’s source The label must be in English Electrical Safety Markings Manufacturers, importers, and repackers offering electronic children's toys may need to provide photos showing: A valid electrical safety marking.
This can be either embossed on the product or applied as a sticker.
The marking can also appear on the packaging.
Stickers must be flat, with no creases or peeling edges.
Double stickers are not allowed.
For Bluetooth- or Wi Fi-enabled devices, include a photo of the FCC marking.
Resellers If you are applying to sell Electronic Children's Toys as a reseller, you may be required to submit the following documents: Children's Product Certificate (CPC)Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered CPC, which must include the following: The manufacturer or importer’s name and address The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)Product details that match the product category and listing photos A clear description of the tested product The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory All relevant safety standards tested The certificate must be in English See CPSC’s page on Children’s Product Certificates for more information.
This page includes examples and tutorial videos.
Purchase Invoice Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered purchase invoice, which must include the following: The supplier’s name and address The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)Product details and quantities that match the products being applied to sell The invoice must be in English Product Photos with Tracking Label Resellers may be required to provide photos of a sample product.
Photos must meet the following requirements: Show all sides of the product Ensure all packaging information is visible.
This includes product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details Include a clear and legible image of the tracking label See CPSC’s page on Tracking Labels for more information.
This includes examples and tutorial videos.
The tracking label must be securely attached to both the product and its packaging.
It must also include the following: The manufacturer, importer, or private labeler’s name The location and date of production Detailed manufacturing information (e.g., batch number or run number) or other identifying characteristics Additional information identifying the product’s source The label must be in English Electrical Safety Markings Resellers offering electronic children's toys may need to provide photos showing: A valid electrical safety marking.
This can be either embossed on the product or applied as a sticker.
The marking can also appear on the packaging.
Stickers must be flat, with no creases or peeling edges.
Double stickers are not allowed.
For Bluetooth- or Wi Fi-enabled devices, include a photo of the FCC marking.
Electronic Instruments Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers If you are applying to sell Electronic Instruments that you manufactured, imported, or repacked, you may be required to submit the following documents: Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC)Manufacturers, importers, and repackers must provide a COC.
The COC must meet the following requirements: Issued within the past 2 years Matches the product category you intend to sell Includes a clear description and details of the product tested Lists all safety standards tested Includes the name and address of the accredited laboratory The product described must match the product photos provided Electrical Safety Markings Manufacturers, importers, and repackers offering electronic instruments may need to provide photos showing: A valid electrical safety marking.
This can be either embossed on the product or applied as a sticker.
The marking can also appear on the packaging.
Stickers must be flat, with no creases or peeling edges.
Double stickers are not allowed.
For Bluetooth- or Wi Fi-enabled devices, include a photo of the FCC marking.
Resellers Purchase Invoice Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered purchase invoice, which must include the following: The supplier’s name and address The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)Product details and quantities that match the products being applied to sell The invoice must be in English Electrical Safety Markings Resellers offering electronic instruments may need to provide photos showing: A valid electrical safety marking.
This can be either embossed on the product or applied as a sticker.
The marking can also appear on the packaging.
Stickers must be flat, with no creases or peeling edges.
Double stickers are not allowed.
For Bluetooth- or Wi Fi-enabled devices, include a photo of the FCC marking.
This includes products with small parts that are for children under 3 years old.
Tik Tok Shop requires all sellers to: Ensure the choking hazard warning is clearly displayed in the product listing Include a compliant warning label on product packaging Common examples of products that may require this warning include, but are not limited to: Toys with small, detachable parts Puzzles with pieces smaller than 1.25 inches Jewelry or accessories intended for young children Art supplies such as beads or buttons Non-toy products may also require this warning if any small part could detach and be swallowed.
This includes certain jewelry.
Enforcement Actions and Appeals Claiming electrical safety without approved testing or certification violates these requirements.
Tests and certifications must come from recognized electrical safety or FCC laboratories.
Products are also in violation if they have inaccurate or fraudulent labeling.
We regularly review your shop’s compliance with this document and our Restricted Products Policy.
If any violations are identified, Tik Tok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion.
This may include, but is not limited to: Rejecting your category qualification application Deducting points from your account health Removing product listings For more information on enforcement actions, see our Seller Enforcement Policy.
If you'd like to appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section.
How to Submit Your Documentation Submit your documentation via the Qualification Center in Seller Center.
Click here or follow these steps: Log into your Seller Center account.
Click your shop icon in the top right corner.
Go to My Account > Account Settings.
Select Qualification Center.
Click on Category Qualification.
Click Add Category Authorization and follow the prompts to submit your application.
How To Address A Category Qualification Rejection If your application is rejected, you’ll receive a message explaining the reason.
Most rejections are due to missing documentation.
Review this document to make sure you’ve met all requirements.
You can view your rejection message by: Clicking the bell icon at the top of your Seller Center homepage to go to your inbox Opening the rejected application in the Qualification Center.
To re-apply: Go to the Qualification Center, then click Category Qualification.
Click the rejected category to view the rejection reason.
Review the related category requirements to confirm what’s needed Update or replace your documentation to meet the category’s requirements.
Click Resubmit to submit your revised application.
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