Show all sides of the product | Ensure all packaging information is visible, including product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details
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Section reorganized under "Product Photos with Tracking Label." Tracking label requirements (manufacturer name, production date, batch info, source identification, English language) were restated from existing policy context without new requirements added.
Baby and Maternity Products Requirements05/11/2026Key Points: To sell general Baby and Maternity Products, submit documentation through the Qualification Center. For designated products (like car seats, sleepwear, and teethers), you must upload specific compli
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Policy page restructured to simplified key points summary. Comprehensive requirements documentation (CPCs, test reports, tracking labels, FDA/CPSC details) removed from visible page. No new regulatory requirements introduced—existing obligations unchanged.
Q1: Why can I list a product on another marketplace, but not on Tik
Q1: Why can I list a product on another marketplace, but not on TikTok Shop? | Q2: What should I do if my product listing is rejected?
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Policy guidance restructured into FAQ format (Q1–Q3). Existing rules on prohibited products, rejection appeals, and multi-marketplace differences remain unchanged; no new requirements introduced.
Q1: Why can I list a product on another marketplace, but not on Tik
Q1: Why can I list a product on another marketplace, but not on TikTok Shop? | A dietary supplement allowed on another marketplace may still be prohibited on TikTok Shop if it contains ingredients not approved under our Prohibited Products Policy. Even if it's
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Added FAQ section clarifying prohibited product policies, appeal procedures, and rejection resolution steps. Restructured guidance into Q&A format for improved navigation and seller comprehension—no new requirements.
Youth Safety and Human Exploitation Related Products
Common Ways to ResolveCheck our Prohibited Products Policy and Restricted Products Policy before listing a product.If a product is prohibited, don’t list it. If it’s restricted, submit the required documents and wait for approval before listing. (See the full
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Added resolution guidance section reiterating existing appeal and pre-listing compliance steps for prohibited/restricted products. No new requirements introduced.
Use accurate and honest product titles, images, and descriptions that clearly reflect the item being sold. | Review rejection messages carefully, fix any compliance issues, and then resubmit. You can see rejection messages in Seller Center inbox or emails.
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Detected wording changed in this section; review the saved diff for exact added and removed rule text.
Prohibited products can’t be sold under any circumstances. | Restricted products may be sold, but only if you meet certain requirements and get approval through one of the qualification pathways.
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Added explicit distinction between prohibited and restricted products. Prohibited items cannot be sold; restricted items may be sold with required approval and qualification pathway completion.
Strengthened Enforcement for Inaccurate Tracking Information
OTDR Updates for TikTok Shipping, CBT, and Upgraded Shipping (June 2026) | Beauty & Personal Care Expiration and Shelf Life Requirements
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Two new policy topics added to Policy Pulse: OTDR Updates for TikTok Shipping and Beauty & Personal Care Expiration/Shelf Life Requirements. These appear as table-of-contents entries linking to detailed guidance documents elsewhere.
Product and shop ratings may be simplified into recommendation tags when displayed to you. | You may be able to access your Promotion Performance Score at the top of the Creator Center home page.
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Marketing creators now require identity verification + 1,000 follower minimum to access TikTok Shop Marketplace commissions; Official Shop creators exempt. Promotion Performance Score shared with sellers and visible in Creator Center.
Creator Center > Creator Health Rating > Video Pre-Check | Creator Center > Products > Add a Product > Video Pre-Check
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Policy Pulse archive updated from April 2026 to May 2026 snapshot. Multiple entry points to Video Pre-Check tool added to navigation structure. No new substantive requirements introduced.
Creator Center > TikTok Shop toolkit > Video Pre-Check
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Added navigation path to Video Pre-Check tool in Creator Center. Four access routes now documented: TikTok Shop toolkit, Videos tab, Creator Health Rating, or Product onboarding.
Rewatch the recording of a live Q&A on policies and best practices in partnership with Creator LIVE Education and policy experts here: TikTok Shop LIVE Webinar Series: Traffic + Policy & Regulation Debunk | ✨Creator Policy Pulse (January 2026)✨
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Policy Pulse update restructured Fulfillment Journey section into Q&A format and expanded educational resources (webinars, courses, training). Existing rules on order timing, counterfeit enforcement, and content requirements are restated, not changed.
Guidelines For Listing Beauty & Personal Care Products
An individual or business seller account that has passed the probation program, and does not have any severe violations, can be bound to up to 1 Official Account and 4 Marketing Accounts. Sellers may send up to 10 Marketing binding invitations within a 180-day
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Multiple substantive updates: giveaways must use official tool only; product images must accurately represent actual items (AI/rendered images flagged if inaccurate); Dynamic Settlement unified into SPS-only metric; VoC enforcement for fulfillment quality; surprise set max bid raised to $5000; NBFR metric scope narrowed; 24-hour response rate targets 90%.
To improve marketplace compliance, we are introducing updates that clarify how shop and creator account permissions, as well as binding limits, are affected by enforcement actions. If a seller's shop is deactivated, the e-commerce permissions of associated cre
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Creator shop deactivation cascades e-commerce ban to bound creators. Shops with banned bound creators face 180-day restriction on new creator bindings. GWP with cash/vehicles/high-value electronics rejected. New adult content enforcement. Dynamic OVL probation model. F&B ingredient disclosure required on new listings. Fair pricing enforcement. Health documentation requests mandatory. Break purchases require physical shipment per category.
Strengthened Enforcement for Inaccurate Tracking Information
Sellers with serious or repeated violations may face stricter penalties, including extended settlement periods. | These updates help create a fair marketplace by reducing unfair advantages from deceptive shipping practices.
Summary
TikTok Shop will enforce stricter penalties for sellers with serious or repeated tracking information violations, including extended settlement periods beyond standard timelines.
Simplified Returns and Refunds Review (Effective May 12, 2026)
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Section title "Simplified Returns and Refunds Review" added to May 2026 policy index. No substantive rule change detected in diff—entry is table-of-contents furniture without updated requirement text.
UpdatedCPSC: Recall Database — All Active Product Recalls
About 520
Consumers should stop using the recalled Wyze Solar Cam Pan security camera immediately and visit http://www.wyze.com/SCPrecall to determine whether your device is affected by the recall. All consumers who used the long, flat-head screw to install the solar pa
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CPSC recall database entry updated: Wyze Solar Cam Pan recall now includes detailed assembly instructions, safe disposal guidance, expanded recall scope (321,360 units vs prior incomplete detail), and remedy options (replacement, refund, gift card).
UpdatedCPSC: Recall Database — All Active Product Recalls
New Instructions
The hard plastic outer shell can bubble or partially peel off, resulting in loose pieces of film-like plastic that pose a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled baby bottles immediately and contact TOMY to receive a refund
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CPSC recall database reordered two product recalls (baby bottles moved before helmets). Unit count for bottles updated from 520 to 40,000. No new recall requirements or remedies introduced.
Transaction policy violations and bans Jump to a section Overview of Tik Tok transaction policy • What happens if you're banned from making transactions Overview of Tik Tok transaction policy By using Tik Tok, you agree to follow our Community Guidelines and T
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Navigation and site structure updated with expanded help center menu. Core transaction policy language unchanged: same violation types, enforcement actions, and ban consequences apply.
