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RemovedThe Intellectual Property Protection Center (IPPC) — How To Use It
Creating An Account
Navigate to the IPPC log-in page. If you already have a Tik Tok Shop seller account, log in using your seller account credentials. If you do not own a Tik Tok Shop seller account, click Sign Up to create an account. Creating/Joining An IPPC Organization & Veri
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Removed detailed IPPC user guide (account creation, organization setup, IP asset registration, complaint submission, appeals process). Replaced with condensed overview of core features and basic user flow outline.
The Intellectual Property Protection Center (IPPC) - How To Use It
Easy IPR Verification: You can upload, verify, and store your IP documents on the IPPC. To save time and reduce manual effort, these documents can easily be referenced whenever you need to report a product, video, or livestream for infringement. All-In-One Com
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IPPC guide restructured with added summary section and expanded formatting. No new requirements; clarifies existing IP registration, infringement search, and complaint tracking capabilities with improved visual hierarchy and actionable steps.
Purchase invoice requirements for resellers restated for clarity: supplier company name/address, product description matching listing, issued within 365 days, in TikTok-supported language.
Other internationally recognized food safety certifications | Certificate must be valid and not expired
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Restructured GFSI certification section under BRCGS heading. Clarified that "other internationally recognized food safety certifications" must be valid and not expired. No new certification types or requirements introduced.
Providing complete, accurate, and up-to-date product information for all listings | Complying with laws and regulations governing food identity claims, and ensuring claims such as gluten-free, sugar-free, or allergen-free are substantiated and supported by app
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Policy restructured into clearer section hierarchy under "Fair Packaging and Labeling Act." Existing requirements (complete product info, substantiated food claims, FDA/cGMP/GFSI proof) restated without new rules or behavioral changes.
Key Points:To sell Shelf-Stable Food and Beverages, sellers may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center (the portal where sellers submit documents). Requirements vary depending on your role as a seller.For help with the review process and
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Page date updated from 02/26/2026 to 06/16/2026; content reorganized with truncated section hierarchy. No new requirements introduced. Existing qualification and documentation obligations remain unchanged.
RemovedShelf-Stable Food and Beverage Requirements
Shelf-Stable Food and Beverage Requirements
Shelf-Stable Food and Beverage Requirements02/26/2026Key Points: To sell Shelf-Stable Food and Beverages, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center. Requirements vary depending on your role as a seller. For help with the review proc
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Policy page restructured and condensed; detailed requirements for manufacturers, importers, resellers, and enforcement actions removed. Core shelf-stable food definitions and qualification process remain substantively unchanged.
AddedSports and Outdoor Recreation Products Requirements
Kids' Bikes and Cycling Child Seats
Children's Product Certificate (CPC): Must be issued within the last 365 days and list all applicable safety rules. TikTok Shop must not be listed as the importer or responsible party. | Children's Product Test Report: Must be from a CPSC-accepted lab, showing
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Kids' Bikes and Cycling Child Seats now require CPC issued within 365 days and CPSC-lab test report with exact product/model match at listing upload—enforcement at product level, not qualification center.
AddedSports and Outdoor Recreation Products Requirements
Eclipse Glasses
A test certificate showing compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2 | The company named on the test certificate must appear on the AAS’s list of approved manufacturers and sellers
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Eclipse glasses now require ISO 12312-2 test certificate, AAS manufacturer approval, and product images must display specific compliance statements (ISO, CE marking).
AddedSports and Outdoor Recreation Products Requirements
Written in English
Product Test Report or Certification by a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)-Accredited Laboratory | Matches the product category you intend to sell
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Restructured CPSC test report requirements for CO products—moved subsection to standalone format and added "Written in English" requirement explicitly. No new compliance obligations introduced.
AddedSports and Outdoor Recreation Products Requirements
Manufacturers and Importers
Matches the product category you intend to sell | Clearly states that the product to be transported contains carbon dioxide
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TikTok Shop now requires DOT certification with five specific validation criteria for manufacturers/importers selling CO₂ products (e.g., bicycle pumps). Certification must be current, match product category, and explicitly state CO₂ content.
AddedSports and Outdoor Recreation Products Requirements
Product and Packaging Images
The label must clearly show the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) | All text on the packaging and label must be clear, legible, and in English
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Clarified product and packaging image requirements for protective hearing devices and CO₂ products: NRR must be clearly shown on label; all packaging/label text must be clear, legible, and in English. No new substantive requirements, but explicit expectations.
AddedSports and Outdoor Recreation Products Requirements
Purchase Invoice
Clearly describe the product being listed on TikTok Shop
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Purchase Invoice section for resellers reformatted with explicit bulleted requirements: supplier name/address, product description, 365-day issuance, and TikTok-supported language. No new rules added.
AddedSports and Outdoor Recreation Products Requirements
Manufacturers and Importers
Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC) | Matches the product category you intend to sell
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Policy document restructured to elevate COC requirements for protective hearing device manufacturers/importers to a standalone checklist. No new requirements added; existing rules restated in clearer, bulleted format for improved navigation and readability.
UpdatedHow To Avoid Copyright Infringement Violations
How To Avoid Copyright Infringement Violations02/26/2026Manage Product Listing Restrictio...
How To Avoid Copyright Infringement Violations02/26/2026Manage Product Listing Restrictions Intellectual Property Shop Health Tik Tok Shop maintains a strict policy against all forms of intellectual property (IP) infringement. We prohibit the promotion and sal
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Policy restructured into summary format with numbered red lines and actionable steps. Core copyright rules remain unchanged: no piracy, no unlawful access tools, no image alterations.
AddedHow To Avoid Selling Unoriginal And Inauthentic Products
⛔What To Avoid
Copying the distinctive packaging, color scheme, or overall design of another product | Using words or phrases in your product description that intentionally mimic another brand's marketing
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Reformatted "What To Avoid" section into three explicit bullet points clarifying existing prohibitions on confusingly similar branding, copied packaging/design, and mimicked marketing language. No new requirements introduced.
UpdatedHow To Avoid Selling Unoriginal And Inauthentic Products
How To Avoid Selling Unoriginal And Inauthentic Products
How To Avoid Selling Unoriginal And Inauthentic Products02/26/2026Intellectual Property Counterfeit Manage Product Key Points: If you're selling your own products, ensure they have a unique "look and feel". Avoid selling products that your customers might thin
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Policy restructured into summary format with explicit "Red Lines & Compliance" and "Actionable Steps" sections. No new requirements added—existing authenticity and branding rules restated with improved clarity and navigation.
UpdatedTikTok Shop: Dormant Accounts — What You Need To Do
Dormant Accounts - What You Need To Do06/16/2026Summary
Dormant Accounts - What You Need To Do02/26/2026Key Points: Your account will be marked dormant if there's no activity for 350 days. You'll need to verify your identity to use Tik Tok Shop again. When Will My Account Be Marked As Dormant? | Your account will b
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Policy page restructured with new summary section, formatted Q&A, and best practices guidance. No changes to dormancy requirements (350-day threshold, identity re-verification appeal process, reminder timeline, or Holiday Mode function).
