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AddedTikTok Shop: Policy and Milestone Quiz Guide
How To Access the Quiz
NOTE: Milestone quizzes have a special "Milestone quiz" badge. Policy quizzes do not have a badge. | For the policy quiz, tap View related policy to review the relevant policy attached to the quiz.
Summary
Removed instructional preamble ("Log in to Seller Center") and simplified access steps. Changed language tone from conversational ("fret not", "head on over") to formal. No new policy requirements introduced.
NOTE: The milestone quiz is available at every milestone enforcement threshold, except when your Account Health Rating is 0 due to your account being deactivated. However, the policy quiz is not available for all violations. Its availability depends on the vio
Summary
Policy/Milestone Quiz guide restructured for clarity. NOTE on quiz availability moved to prominent position—clarifies quiz access depends on violation type and account status, not substantive policy change.
One-line takeaway: Pass policy or milestone quizzes to improve Account Health or reduce enforcement. | Core Value/Change: ① Policy quiz perfect score adds Account Health points ② Milestone quiz perfect score reduces enforcement duration ③ Availability differs
RemovedCBP: Country of Origin Marking for US Imports — Informed Compliance Guide
Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Summary
Government page banner text (security notice and website authentication language) was removed. Core regulatory content on country-of-origin marking requirements remains unchanged.
UpdatedCPSC: Battery-Powered Products Safety Standards (UL 2272 / UL 2849 — e-bikes and scooters)
CPSC Calls on Manufacturers to Comply with Safety Standards for Battery-Powered Products to Reduce the Risk of Injury and Death | CPSC.gov
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Summary
CPSC enforcement letter mandates that manufacturers and importers of e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards must comply with UL 2272/UL 2849 safety standards or face enforcement action. Certification from accredited testing labs is required.
UpdatedCPSC: Recall Database — All Active Product Recalls
New Instructions
The drain covers do not bear the required product markings in violation of the mandatory safety standard under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing risk of serious injury or death from entrapment and drowning hazards. The drain cove
Summary
CPSC recall database updated to include new product recall (Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan) alongside existing drain cover recall. No change to underlying recall policies or consumer instructions.
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Summary
CPSC added five new industry standards and mandatory bulk shipment labeling: "Conforms to 16 CFR 1500.17(a)(13)" required on outer wrapping for metal-cored candlewicks/candles shipped to retailers (retail packaging exempt).
Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to:Using an unauthorized third-party trademark on a product, its packaging, or in a product listingUsing an unauthorized third-party trademark in a shop name or user avatar | Using an unauthorized third-party tra
Summary
Policy now explicitly prohibits using unauthorized third-party trademarks on products, packaging, listings, shop names, or user avatars. Replaces vague example with concrete prohibited behaviors.
UpdatedCustomer Order Cancellation, Return, and Refund Policy
Order Auto-Cancellation
Sellers may appeal enforcement decisions, including shop deactivation decisions, through the appeal and dispute process available in Seller Center.To appeal individual order cancellations, sellers should contact Customer Service and provide supporting document
Summary
Policy text clarified for readability: appeal process requirements for order cancellations remain identical. Requirement to "provide supporting documentation" is restated more explicitly but no new evidence types or standards were added.
Binding Restrictions Based on E-commerce (EC) Ban History
When adding a new marketing creator binding, the system checks bindings created in the last 180 days. | If 5 or more bindings exist → Additional bindings are not allowed.
Summary
New EC Ban-based restrictions on marketing creator bindings: shops with 1+ EC bans lose ability to add bindings; 2+ bans = permanent loss. Limit capped at 5 bindings per 180 days unless EC-ban-free.
Switching creator types may result in re-entry into the Pilot Program or a reset of status | The program is designed to support sustainable growth, ensure content quality, and maintain a fair marketplace for all creators and sellers.
Summary
New rules clarify that unbinding and rebinding may trigger re-evaluation or reset of early-stage Pilot Program status; switching creator types may force re-entry into Pilot Program with status reset.
Content limits may apply, such as:Short video publishing limited to up to 3 e-commerce videos per day | Short video publishing limited to up to 3 e-commerce videos per day
Summary
Early-stage bound creators now subject to daily e-commerce video publishing cap: max 3 e-commerce videos per day during pilot period.
Deducting points the seller’s Account Health Rating | Deducting points from the seller’s Account Health Rating (a performance metric)
Summary
Clarified that Account Health Rating is a "performance metric" in enforcement actions list. No new enforcement consequence or behavioral requirement added.
RemovedCPSC: FAQs for Buying and Selling Products Online
For Buying and Selling Products Online | CPSC.gov
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Summary
CPSC expanded official guidance to explicitly prohibit selling recalled products, even if repaired or undamaged. Two new Q&As added: reporting recalled sales and unlawfulness of recalled product sales.
RemovedCPSC: Phthalates Business Guidance for Children's Products
Phthalates Business Guidance | CPSC.gov
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Summary
CPSC expanded phthalate prohibitions for children's products from 2 to 7 regulated chemicals: added BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP to existing DEHP/DBP ban at 0.1% (1000 ppm) limit in accessible plasticized components.
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Summary
CPSC toy safety guidance expanded the list of product categories exempt from toy safety standards (ASTM F 963). Added: tricycles, non-powered scooters, powered scooters, slingshots, and playground equipment.
