Products requiring approval
We want customers to be able to shop with confidence on Amazon. For certain products, brands, categories and sub-categories, Amazon requires sellers to obtain approval before listing products for sale. The Approval process may include document requests, performance checks and other qualifications.
Products that require document review
Certain products require documents for approval (Product types requiring document review will be updated from time to time.). For more information about Products that require document review, see Recalls & Product Safety.
Restricted products
Certain products may not be listed at all on Amazon. Learn more in our Restricted Products, Selling Policies, and Amazon Intellectual Property Policy.
| Category | Reference of restrictions on Seller Central |
| Alcohol | Alcohol |
| Animal-Related Products | Animals & animal product |
| Automotive | Automotive and powersports |
| Currencies, coins, and cash equivalents | Currency, coins, and cash equivalents |
| Quasi-Drugs and Cosmetics | Quasi drugs & cosmetics |
| Dietary Supplements | Dietary supplements |
| Medication | Drugs |
| Weapons & Related Items | Weapons and imitation weapons |
| Food & Beverage | Food & beverage |
| Sex & Sensuality | Adult products |
| Offensive & Controversial Materials | Offensive products |
| Amazon Devices, Repair & Maintenance Accessories | Amazon devices and repair/maintenance parts and tools |
| Electrical Appliances/Electronic Equipment | Electrical appliances and electronic devices |
| Laser Pointers & Related Products | Laser products |
| Medical Device Handling (for Marketplace Sellers) | Medical devices |
| Lock Picking & Theft Devices | Stolen property & lock picking devices |
| Medical Devices & Accessories | Medical devices & accessories |
| Plants, Plant Products, & Seeds | Plant and seed products |
| Recalled Products | Recalled products |
| Tobacco & Tobacco-Related Products | Tobacco & tobacco-related products |
| Other | Other products |
| Chemicals, pesticides & fertilizers | Chemicals, pesticides & fertilizers |
| Recycled Home Appliances | Home appliance recycling law related policy |
Amazon Brand Registry
Amazon Brand Registry helps you protect your intellectual property and create an accurate and trusted experience for customers on Amazon. For more information about the Amazon Brand Registry, visit our information page.
Applying to list existing products that require approval
To apply to list a product that requires approval that already exists in Amazon’s catalog, follow these steps:
- From the Seller Central Home page, click on Catalog menu and select Add Products.
- Search for the item that you want to sell.
- In the search results, click the Listing limitations apply link next to the item.
- Click the Request Approval button to begin the application process.
Products requiring approval
