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Pet Supplies Requirements

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TikTok Shop allows some pet supplies through category qualification, but pet health products are prohibited except for invite-only pet healthcare products. Sellers may need to submit documents in the Qualification Center, and electrical pet supplies follow the separate Electronic Product Requirements. Sellers must also follow the Restricted Products Policy.

Key points

  • Pet supplies may require category qualification and documentation.
  • Allowed categories include pet food and pet supplements.
  • Pet healthcare products are invite-only.
  • Electrical pet supplies must follow Electronic Product Requirements.
  • Pet health products like veterinary medications, vaccines, medicated food, and veterinary medical equipment are prohibited.
  • TikTok Shop may enforce violations by rejecting applications, removing listings, revoking selling access, or other actions.

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  • Check whether your pet supply product needs category qualification.
  • Use the Qualification Center if documentation is required.
  • Confirm if pet healthcare products are eligible only through invite-only access.
  • Follow the separate Electronic Product Requirements for electrical pet supplies.
  • Review the Restricted Products Policy before listing pet supplies.
  • Verify details against the TikTok source before acting.

Do not say / show

  • All pet supplies are automatically allowed.
  • Pet healthcare products can be sold by any seller.
  • Veterinary medications or veterinary medical equipment are allowed.
  • Electrical pet supplies are covered only by this page and not by other product requirements.

Violation risks

  • Category qualification rejection
  • Account Health Rating points deduction
  • Product listing removal
  • Revocation of product-selling access
  • Customer refunds
  • Other enforcement actions at TikTok Shop’s discretion

Who it affects

  • Sellers listing pet supplies on TikTok Shop
  • Sellers applying for category qualification
  • Invite-only sellers offering pet healthcare products
  • Sellers of electrical pet supplies

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  • This summary is based only on the provided TikTok source text.
  • Open the relevant TikTok sections or linked policies before taking action.
  • Verify against the TikTok source before acting, since requirements vary by seller role and product type.

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Key Points:
This document outlines the requirements for selling Pet Supplies on TikTok Shop. Pet supplies are also subject to our Restricted Products Policy. Sellers must comply with both this document and the Restricted Products Policy when listing pet supplies.

Pet Supplies

The following Pet Supplies are allowed to be sold on our platform through category qualification.
  • Pet Food
  • Pet Supplements
Pet Healthcare Products may be offered by invite-only sellers. See our section below for more details.

Electrical Pet Supplies

Please refer to our Electronic Product Requirements for information on selling electrical pet supplies, such as:
  • Electric Clippers
  • Habitat Lighting
  • Hair Dryers
  • Terrarium Heat Lamps

Prohibited Products

The following pet supplies are prohibited from sale on TikTok Shop:
  • Pet health products, which include, but are not limited to:
    • veterinary medications, including vaccines and medicated food
    • veterinary medical equipment

Requirements To Sell Pet Supplies

Sellers may be required to pass category qualification to sell pet supplies. This process may require submitting documentation to demonstrate eligibility to sell these products.
For pet healthcare products, invited sellers must apply through the invite-only process provided by their Account Manager (AM).
Detailed requirements are listed in the sections below. Open each section to view what is needed.

Pet Food

Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers

Manufacturers, importers, and repackers of pet food may be required to submit the following documents:
  1. Proof of FDA Registration or cGMP Certification
Manufacturers, repackers, and importers may be required to submit proof of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Registration or current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) Certification.
  1. FDA Registration
    Manufacturers, importers or repackers may be required to submit a third-party issued FDA registration verification letter or a screenshot of the FDA registration portal. This must include:
    • Name of establishment. The name must match with the manufacturer or importer indicated on the product label.
    • Physical address of establishment.
    • Operation type of the registered establishment.
    • The FDA registration must be active at the time of submission.
    • If a screenshot of the FDA registration is submitted, the image must be able to indicate the screenshot is from the FDA website.
    • If the FDA registration verification letter is used by a third-party, the third-party name and contact information must be clearly identified on the verification letter.
      1. cGMP Certification
    Manufacturers, importers, or repackers may be required to submit a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) certificate. The FDA enforces cGMP standards to ensure the proper design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities.
    The cGMP certificate must:
    • Be valid and not expired at the time of submission.
    • Clearly state that the certified facility complies with 21 CFR Part 507 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals).
    1. Sample Product Label
    Manufacturers, importers or repackers may be required to submit a sample product label, which must include the following:
    • Product name and information.
    • Net quantity.
    • Manufacturer/distributor's name and address.
    • List of ingredients arranged by weight, from most to least.

    Resellers

    Resellers of pet food may be required to submit the following documents:
    1. Purchase Invoice
    Resellers may be required to submit a legible purchase invoice issued by the product’s manufacturer. The invoice must meet all of the following requirements:
    • Include the supplier’s company name and address.
    • Clearly describe the pet supplement being listed on TikTok Shop.
    • Be issued within the last 365 days.
    • Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop.
    1. Sample Product Label
    Resellers may be required to submit a sample product label, which must include the following:
    • Product name and information.
    • Net quantity.
    • Manufacturer/distributor's name and address
    • List of ingredients arranged by weight, from most to least

    Pet Supplements

    This section outlines the requirements for selling pet supplements, which includes the following:
    • Digestive Remedies (Dogs & Cats)
    • Amino Acids (Dogs & Cats)
    • Antioxidants (Dogs & Cats)
    • Fish Oil Supplements (Dogs & Cats)
    • Herbal Supplements (Dogs & Cats)
    • Multivitamins (Dogs & Cats)
    • Probiotics (Dogs & Cats)

    Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers

    Manufacturers, importers, and repackers of pet supplements may be required to submit the following documents:
    1. Proof of FDA Registration
    Manufacturers, repackers, and importers may be required to to submit a third-party issued FDA registration verification letter or a screenshot of the FDA registration portal. This must include:
    • Name of establishment. The name must match with the manufacturer or importer indicated on the product label.
    • Physical address of establishment
    • Operation type of the registered establishment
    • The FDA registration must be active at the time of submission.
    • If a screenshot of the FDA registration is submitted, the image must be able to indicate the screenshot is from the FDA website.
    • If the FDA registration verification letter is used by a third-party, the third-party name and contact information must be clearly identified on the verification letter.
    1. cGMP Certification
    Manufacturers, importers, or repackers may be required to submit a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) certificate. The FDA enforces cGMP standards to ensure the proper design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes and facilities.
    The cGMP certificate must:
    • Be valid and not expired at the time of submission
    • Clearly state that the certified facility complies with 21 CFR Part 507
    1. Sample Product Label
    Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to submit clear images of the front and back labels of a sample pet supplement intended for sale on TikTok Shop. All label information must be clearly visible.
    The front label must include:
    • Product name
    • Name of the animal species the product is intended for
    • Net weight/quantity
    • Specification of type of supplement included
    The back label must include:
    • Manufacturer or distributor's name and address
    • Ingredients in the product
    • Serving size

    Resellers

    Resellers of pet supplements may be required to submit the following documents:
    1. Purchase Invoice
    Resellers may be required to submit a legible purchase invoice issued by the product’s manufacturer. The invoice must meet all of the following requirements:
    • Include the supplier’s company name and address
    • Clearly describe the pet supplement being listed on TikTok Shop
    • Be issued within the last 365 days
    • Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop
    1. Sample Product Label
    Resellers may be required to submit clear images of the front and back labels of a sample pet supplement intended for sale on TikTok Shop. All label information must be clearly visible.
    The front label must include:
    • Product name
    • Name of the animal species the product is intended for
    • Net weight/quantity
    • Specification of type of supplement included
    The back label must include:
    • Manufacturer or distributor's name and address
    • Ingredients in the product
    • Serving size

    Pet Healthcare

    Invite-only sellers that are brand owners, manufacturers, or authorized resellers may offer the following Pet Healthcare products:
    • Flea Drops
    • Flea Pills
    • Flea Collars
    • Itch Remedies
    • Fly & Mosquito Control
    • Relaxants & Anxiety Relief

    Product Qualification Requirements

    EPA-Regulated Products
    Applies to:
    • Flea Drops
    • Flea Collars
    • Fly & Mosquito Control
    Manufacturers and brand owners must provide:
    • EPA Registration Number (submitted as a product attribute)
    • Product label images showing the EPA Registration Number
    • Certificate of Analysis (COA) or test report
    • Compliance attestation
    Authorized resellers must provide:
    • Proof of purchase (invoice)
    • Product label images showing the EPA Registration Number
    • Brand authorization letter
    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-Regulated / Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products
    Applies to:
    • Flea Pills
    • Itch Remedies
    • Relaxants & Anxiety Relief
    Manufacturers and brand owners must provide:
    • Proof of FDA facility registration
    • cGMP certificate
    • Certificate of Analysis (COA) or test report
    • Product label images (all sides) showing required safety warnings
    Authorized resellers must provide:
    • Proof of purchase (invoice)
    • Product label images (all sides) showing required safety warnings
    • Brand authorization letter

    Listing Requirements

    Sellers must ensure each listing:
    • Is listed in the correct category.
    • Includes all required product attributes, including active ingredients, safety warnings, California Proposition 65 information, species, dosage, age, weight, and usage information, where applicable.
    • Includes EPA Registration and Establishment Numbers for applicable pesticide products.
    • Does not contain prohibited medical, pesticidal, or regulatory approval claims.
    • Does not state or imply FDA approval unless the product has received FDA approval.
    • Includes required dangerous goods and flammable liquid information, where applicable.
    • Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and sales restrictions.

    Enforcement Actions and Appeals

    We regularly review shops for compliance with this document and our Restricted Products Policy. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:
    • Rejecting category qualification application
    • Deducting points the seller’s Account Health Rating
    • Removing product listings
    • Revoking access to offer products for sale
    • Issuing refunds to customers
    For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. To appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section for guidance.

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