Categories and products that require 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.

To apply to list a product that already exists in Amazon’s catalogue and requires approval, follow these steps:

From the Seller Central home page, click on the Catalogue menu and select Add a product.

1. Search for the item that you want to sell.
2. In the search results, click the Listing limitations apply link next to the item.
3. Click the Request approval button to begin the application process.

To add a new product to Amazon’s catalogue in one of the categories with restrictions listed below, follow the link to the application and submit the required information related to your product.

For a comprehensive list of product categories in which you can sell, see Overview of categories

Sellers may apply in advance to sell the specific products or categories of products listed below. The links below provide more information about the approval requirements or process for each product or category.

• Personal Safety and Household products
• Entertainment Collectibles
• Fine Art
• Holiday Selling Requirements in Toys & Games
• Music, CDs
• Streaming Media Players
• OTC medicines approval requirements
• Food and Beverages approval requirements
• Holiday selling guidelines in Toys & Games
• Video, DVD, & Blu-ray
• Alcohol approval requirements
• Pesticides approval requirements
• Major Domestic Appliances

Certain products may not be listed on Amazon. For more information, refer to the help pages Restricted products and Selling policies. Visit Seller University for more information about Listing Restrictions.