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Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products Requirements

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TikTok Shop says Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products may need category qualification or listing-level document uploads, depending on the product and seller role. Some items have special rules, including protective hearing devices, CO₂ products, eclipse glasses, adult helmets, kids’ helmets, kids’ bikes, and cycling child seats. Sellers must also follow the Restricted Products Policy, and TikTok may enforce violations by rejecting applications, removing listings, or taking account actions.

Key points

  • Requirements depend on seller role and product type.
  • Some products may require Qualification Center documents.
  • Kids’ Bikes, Cycling Child Seats, and Kids’ Helmets require listing-level uploads, not Qualification Center submissions.
  • Protective hearing devices need EPA-related compliance documents and images showing NRR and clear English labeling.
  • CO₂ products need DOT certification and a CPSC-accepted lab test report or certification for manufacturers/importers.
  • Resellers of protective hearing devices or CO₂ products need a purchase invoice from the manufacturer.
  • Eclipse glasses require AAS authorization, ISO 12312-2 test certificate, and specific product statements.
  • Adult helmets use general category qualification; kids’ helmets use CPC and lab test reports during product listing.
  • Other sports/outdoor products may fall under linked category requirements, including pet supplies, kids fashion, beauty, electronic products, shelf-stable foods, and medical devices.
  • Violations can lead to rejected qualification, listing removal, account health deductions, access revocation, or refunds.

Say / show

  • Check whether your product is covered by this Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products page.
  • Confirm whether you are a manufacturer/importer or reseller before preparing documents.
  • Upload Kids’ Bikes, Cycling Child Seats, and Kids’ Helmets documents during product listing.
  • Verify invoices, test reports, and certificates are current, legible, and match the product listing.
  • Review the Restricted Products Policy alongside this document.
  • Use the Appeals section if TikTok takes enforcement action.

Do not say / show

  • Do not send kids’ helmet, kids’ bike, or cycling child seat documents through the Qualification Center.
  • Do not list TikTok Shop as the importer or responsible party on CPCs.
  • Do not assume adult helmet rules apply to kids’ helmets.
  • Do not claim electrical safety without approved testing or certification.
  • Do not rely on inaccurate or fraudulent labeling.
  • Do not submit documents that do not match the product, model, or category.

Violation risks

  • Category qualification rejection
  • Product listing removal
  • Account Health Rating points deduction
  • Revocation of selling access
  • Customer refunds
  • Enforcement for inaccurate or fraudulent labeling
  • Enforcement for unsupported electrical safety claims

Who it affects

  • Sellers of sports and outdoor recreation products on TikTok Shop
  • Manufacturers
  • Importers
  • Resellers
  • Sellers of protective hearing devices
  • Sellers of CO₂-containing products
  • Sellers of eclipse glasses
  • Sellers of helmets, especially kids’ helmets
  • Sellers of kids’ bikes and cycling child seats

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Key Points:
  • To sell Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center. Requirements vary depending on your role as a seller.
  • Kids' Bikes, Cycling Child Seats, and Kids' Helmets require you to upload specific compliance documents (like a Children's Product Certificate (CPC)) directly during the Product Listing process.
  • For help with the review process and rejection handling, see Your Guide to Category Qualification.
This document outlines the requirements for selling Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products on TikTok Shop. These requirements help ensure product safety for customers and help sellers comply with laws and regulations. Sports and outdoor recreation products are also subject to our Restricted Products Policy. Sellers must comply with both this document and the Restricted Products Policy when listing sports and outdoor recreation products.

Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products

These requirements apply to the following types of sports and outdoor recreation products:
  1. Protective Hearing Devices
(Starters' Hearing Protectors)
  1. Products with CO₂
(such as Bicycle CO₂ Pumps)
  1. Helmets
For selling pesticides and other EPA labeling products, see Pesticides Requirements.

Requirements To Sell Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products

You may be required to pass a category qualification process to sell Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products on our platform. This process involves submitting documentation that shows you are qualified to sell in this category.
Detailed requirements are outlined in collapsible sections below. Please expand each section to view the necessary information.

Protective Hearing Devices

This section outlines the requirements for selling protective hearing devices. These devices are designed to reduce sound levels when worn. All protective hearing devices listed on TikTok Shop must comply with applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Manufacturers and Importers

If you are applying to sell protective hearing devices you manufactured or imported, you may be required to submit the following documents:
Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC)
Manufacturers or importers may be required to submit a valid Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC) that meets the following requirements:
  • Issued within the last 2 years
  • Matches the product category you intend to sell
  • Clearly describes the tested product, including detailed specifications
  • Tested to US EPA standards to secure American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S3.19-1974 or ANSI/ASA S12.6-2016 certification
  • Includes the name and address of the accredited testing laboratory
  • The product described in the report must match the product shown in the photos
Product and Packaging Images
Manufacturers and importers may be required to submit a complete set of images showing the product and its packaging, including all information displayed on them.
  • The label must clearly show the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)
  • All text on the packaging and label must be clear, legible, and in English

Resellers

If you are applying to sell protective hearing devices as a reseller, you may be required to submit the following documents:
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 product being listed on TikTok Shop
  • Be issued within the last 365 days
  • Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop
Product and Packaging Images
Resellers may be required to submit a complete set of images showing the product and its packaging, including all information displayed on them.
  • The label must clearly show the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)
  • All text on the packaging and label must be clear, legible, and in English

Products with CO₂

This section outlines the requirements for selling sports and outdoor recreation products that contain carbon dioxide (CO₂), including:
  • Bicycle CO₂ Pump

Manufacturers and Importers

If you are applying to sell sports and outdoor recreation products with CO₂ that you manufactured or imported, you must submit the following documents:
Certification from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Manufacturers and importers must provide an unaltered and clearly legible DOT certification. The certification must include the following information:
  • Supplier’s name and address
  • Issued by the US Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Certification is valid at the time of submission (not past the expiration date)
  • Matches the product category you intend to sell
  • Clearly states that the product to be transported contains carbon dioxide
  • Written in English
Product Test Report or Certification by a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)-Accredited Laboratory
Manufacturers and importers must submit a product test report or certification issued by a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)-accepted laboratory (see list of CPSC-approved laboratories).
The submitted report must be legible, unaltered, and meet all of the following requirements:
  • Includes the supplier’s name and address
  • Issued by a recognized CPSC-accepted laboratory
  • Issued within the past 2 years
  • Matches the product category you intend to sell
  • Provides a clear description and details of the product to be transported
  • Written in English

Resellers

If you are applying to sell sports and outdoor recreation products with CO₂ as a reseller, you must submit the following document:
Purchase Invoice
You must 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 product being listed on TikTok Shop
  • Be issued within the last 365 days
  • Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop

Eclipse Glasses

You must be authorized by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) to manufacture and sell eclipse glasses on TikTok Shop. You will also need to submit the following documentation:
  • 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
  • Product images must clearly display the following statements directly on the product:
    • Meets the Requirements for ISO 12312-2
    • Conforms to and meets the Transmission Requirements of ISO 12312-2, Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun
    • Conformité Européenne (CE) Marking

Helmets

Refer to the table below for specific requirements based on helmet type and seller type:
While adult helmets are approved via general Category Qualification, Kids' Helmets are designated products. You must submit your Children's Product Certificate (CPC) and Lab Test Reports directly during the Product Listing process. Do not use the Qualification Center for kids' helmets.
Product TypeSeller TypeRequired Documentation and Standards
Bicycle HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with:
 - 16 CFR Part 1203 (Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets)
 And one of the following:
 - ASTM F1447
 - Snell B-90A
 - Snell B-95
2. Test report showing compliance with all of the standards in #1
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with the same standards as above
2. Proof of Purchase
Equestrian HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with:
 - ASTM F1163-15 Sec. 12
 or
 - Snell E-2001
2. Test report showing compliance with all of the standards in #1
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with the same standards as above
2. Proof of Purchase
Lacrosse HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with NOCSAE standards
2. Test report showing compliance with either:
 - NOCSAE ND041
 - NOCSAE ND042
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with NOCSAE standards
2. Proof of Purchase
Winter Sports HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with one of the following:
 - ASTM F2040
 - CSA Z263.1
 - Snell RS-98
 - Snell S-98
2. Test report showing compliance with all of the standards in #1
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with the same standards as above
2. Proof of Purchase
Baseball Catcher's HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with:
 - NOCSAE ND027
2. Test report showing compliance with all of the standards in #1
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with the same standards as above
2. Proof of Purchase
Inline & Roller Skating HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with:
 - 16 CFR Part 1203
 And one of the following:
- ASTM F1447
- Snell B-90A
- Snell B-95
2. Test report showing compliance with all of the standards in #1
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with the same standards as above
2. Proof of Purchase
Ice Hockey HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with CSA, NOCSAE, or HECC standards
2. Test report showing compliance with one of the following:
 - CSA Z262.1
 - HECC
 - NOCSAE ND028
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with CSA, NOCSAE, or HECC standards
2. Proof of Purchase
Skateboarding HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with:
 - 16 CFR Part 1203 (Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets)
 and one of the following:
- ASTM F1447
- Snell B-90A
- Snell B-95
2. Test report showing compliance with all of the standards in #1
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with the same standards as above
2. Proof of Purchase
Scooter HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with:
 - 16 CFR Part 1203 (Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets)
 and one of the following:
- ASTM F1447
- Snell B-90A
- Snell B-95
2. Test report showing compliance with all of the standards in #1
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with the same standards as above
2. Proof of Purchase
Baseball Batting HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with NOCSAE standards
2. Test report showing compliance with:
 - NOCSAE ND027
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with NOCSAE standards
2. Proof of Purchase
Climbing/ Mountaineering HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with one of the following:
 - UIAA 106
 - EN 12492:2012
 - Snell N-94
2. Test report showing compliance with all of the standards in #1
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with the same standards as above
2. Proof of Purchase
Welding HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with ANSI standards
2. Test report showing compliance with:
 - ANSI Z87.1
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with ANSI standards
2. Proof of Purchase
American Football HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with NOCSAE standards
2. Test report showing compliance with:
 - NOCSAE ND002
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos showing compliance with NOCSAE standards
2. Proof of Purchase
Work Safety, Water Sports, Cricket, Polo, Boxing, and Martial Arts HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos
2. Test report
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos
2. Proof of Purchase
Airsoft and Paintball HelmetsManufacturer, Importer, and Repacker
1. Product or packaging photos that complies with CPSC standards
2. Test report
3. General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)
Reseller
1. Product or packaging photos that complies with CPSC standards
2. Proof of Purchase

Kids' Bikes and Cycling Child Seats

Kids' Bikes and Cycling Child Seats are designated products and require listing-level qualification.
You must provide the following documents during the Product Listing process for every individual item:
  • 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 a "Pass" result for all applicable standards. The product name and model on the report must exactly match your product listing.
Do not submit these documents in the Qualification Center. They must be uploaded when creating the specific product listing.

Other Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products

Refer to the following documents for requirements based on your product category:

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

Claiming electrical safety without approved testing or certification violates these requirements. Tests and certifications must come from recognized electrical safety or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) laboratories. Products are also in violation if they have inaccurate or fraudulent labeling.
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 your category qualification application
  • Deducting points from your Account Health Rating
  • Removing product listings
  • Revoking your 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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