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TikTok Shop says sellers may need category qualification to sell Toys and Hobby Products, and they must also follow the Restricted Products Policy and relevant CPSC/CPSIA rules. The page focuses on qualification and listing review, plus choking-hazard warnings and possible enforcement actions.
Key points
Category qualification may be required before selling these products.
Sellers must follow CPSC/CPSIA and any required import/e-filing obligations.
Children’s products with choking hazards must show a clear warning in the listing and on packaging when required.
Claims of electrical safety need approved testing/certification from recognized electrical safety or FCC labs.
TikTok Shop may reject qualification, remove listings, deduct AHR points, revoke selling access, or issue customer refunds for violations.
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Check whether your shop needs category qualification before listing.
Make sure product listings and packaging include required choking hazard warnings.
Verify compliance with CPSC and CPSIA requirements for each product.
Use recognized labs for any required electrical safety or FCC testing/certification.
Review the Restricted Products Policy before listing toys and hobby products.
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Assume all toys and hobby products can be listed without qualification.
Omit choking hazard warnings from listings or packaging when required.
Claim electrical safety without approved testing or certification.
Treat the page as covering all product compliance requirements; it only covers qualification and listing review.
Ignore the Restricted Products Policy.
Violation risks
Category qualification rejection.
Account Health Rating point deductions.
Product listing removal.
Revocation of access to sell products.
Customer refunds.
Violations from inaccurate or fraudulent labeling.
Violations from missing required choking hazard warnings.
Violations from unsupported electrical safety claims.
Who it affects
Sellers listing Toys and Hobby Products on TikTok Shop.
Sellers of children’s products.
Sellers listing products with small parts or detachable pieces.
Sellers making electrical safety or FCC-related claims.
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The source says sellers are responsible for understanding applicable CPSC regulations and checking the CPSC eFiling Guide for more information.
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Key Points:
To sell Toys and Hobby Products, sellers may need to complete category qualification. Requirements vary depending on your role as a seller.
This page covers category qualification and product listing review requirements only.
Sellers are responsible for understanding the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations and ensuring that their products meet all relevant compliance requirements. See CPSC eFiling Guide for more information.
Children’s products that pose choking risks must display a choking hazard warning label when required by applicable CPSC rules.
This document outlines the requirements for selling Toys and Hobby Products on TikTok Shop. These rules are in place to help sellers comply with regulations and to ensure customer safety. All toys and hobby products are also subject to our Restricted Products Policy. Sellers must comply with both this document and the Restricted Products Policy when listing toys and hobby products.
Toys and Hobby Products
The following Toys and Hobby Products are allowed to be sold on our platform through category qualification.
Children's Toys (Non-Electronic)
Children's Toys (Electronic)
Electronic Instruments
Sellers must ensure all children’s products they list comply with applicable laws and regulations. This includes the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Sellers are responsible for understanding and meeting all applicable CPSC requirements, including any required import and e-filing obligations, for each product they sell. See CPSC eFiling Guide for more information. For information regarding toy guns, see our Guide to Toy Guns on TikTok Shop.
Requirements To Sell Toys and Hobby Products
You may be required to pass category qualification to sell Toys and Hobby Products. This process requires submitting documents proving you are qualified to sell these products. Detailed requirements are listed in the sections below. Open each section to view what is needed.
Non-Electronic Children's Toys
Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers
If you are applying to sell Non-Electronic Children's Toys you manufactured, imported, or repacked, you may be required to submit the following documents:
Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered Children's Product Certificate (CPC). The CPC must support the product being sold and match the product listing. It must include the following:
The manufacturer or importer’s name and address
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
Product details that match the product category and listing photos
A clear description of the tested product
The date and place where the product was manufactured
The date and place of the most recent compliance test
The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory
All applicable consumer product safety rules, bans, standards, and regulations
Test Report Issued by a CPSC-Accredited Laboratory
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to provide a legible and unaltered test report issued by a CPSC-accredited laboratory. See CPSC-Accepted Testing Laboratories page for more information. It must also include the following:
The manufacturer or importer’s name and address
The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
A clear description of the tested product
Product details that match the product category and listing photos
All applicable safety rules and standards tested, with pass or fail results clearly shown
The report must be in English
Product Photos with Tracking Label
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to provide photos of a sample product. Photos must meet the following requirements:
Show all sides of the product
Ensure all packaging information is visible. This includes product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details
Include a clear and legible image of the tracking label
See CPSC’s page on Tracking Labels for more information. This includes examples and tutorial videos. The tracking label must be securely attached to both the product and its packaging. It must also include the following:
The manufacturer, importer, or private labeler’s name
The location and date of production
Detailed manufacturing information (e.g., batch number or run number) or other identifying characteristics
Additional information identifying the product’s source
The label must be in English
Resellers
If you are applying to sell Non-Electronic Children's Toys as a reseller, you may be required to submit the following documents:
Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered CPC. The CPC must support the product being sold and match the product listing. It must include the following:
The manufacturer or importer’s name and address
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
Product details that match the product category and listing photos
A clear description of the tested product
The date and place where the product was manufactured
The date and place of the most recent compliance test
The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory
All applicable consumer product safety rules, bans, standards, and regulations
Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered purchase invoice, which must include the following:
The supplier’s name and address
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
Product details and quantities that match the products being applied to sell
The invoice must be in English
Product Photos with Tracking Label
Resellers may be required to provide photos of a sample product. Photos must meet the following requirements:
Show all sides of the product
Ensure all packaging information is visible. This includes product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details
Include a clear and legible image of the tracking label
See CPSC’s page on Tracking Labels for more information. This includes examples and tutorial videos. The tracking label must be securely attached to both the product and its packaging. It must also include the following:
The manufacturer, importer, or private labeler’s name
The location and date of production
Detailed manufacturing information (e.g., batch number or run number) or other identifying characteristics
Additional information identifying the product’s source
The label must be in English
Electronic Children's Toys
Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers
If you are applying to sell Electronic Children's Toys thatyou manufactured, imported, or repacked, you may be required to submit the following documents:
Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered CPC. The CPC must support the product being sold and match the product listing. It must include the following:
The manufacturer or importer’s name and address
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
Product details that match the product category and listing photos
A clear description of the tested product
The date and place where the product was manufactured
The date and place of the most recent compliance test
The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory
All applicable consumer product safety rules, bans, standards, and regulations
Test Report Issued by a CPSC-Accredited Laboratory
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to provide a legible and unaltered test report issued by a CPSC-accredited laboratory. See CPSC-Accepted Testing Laboratories pagefor more information. It must also include the following:
The manufacturer or importer’s name and address
The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
A clear description of the tested product
Product details that match the product category and listing photos
All applicable safety rules and standards tested, with pass or fail results clearly shown
The report must be in English
Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC)
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers must provide a Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC). The COC must meet the following requirements:
Issued within the past 2 years
Matches the product category you intend to sell
Includes a clear description and details of the product tested
Lists all safety standards tested
Includes the name and address of the accredited laboratory
The product described must match the product photos provided
Product Photos with Tracking Label
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers may be required to provide photos of a sample product. Photos must meet the following requirements:
Show all sides of the product
Ensure all packaging information is visible. This includes product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details
Include a clear and legible image of the tracking label
See CPSC’s page on Tracking Labels for more information. This includes examples and tutorial videos. The tracking label must be securely attached to both the product and its packaging. It must also include the following:
The manufacturer, importer, or private labeler’s name
The location and date of production
Detailed manufacturing information (e.g., batch number or run number) or other identifying characteristics
Additional information identifying the product’s source
The label must be in English
Electrical Safety Markings
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers offering electronic children's toys may need to provide photos showing:
A valid electrical safety marking. This can be either embossed on the product or applied as a sticker
The marking can also appear on the packaging
Stickers must be flat, with no creases or peeling edges
Double stickers are not allowed
For Bluetooth- or WiFi-enabled devices, include a photo of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) marking
Resellers
If you are applying to sell Electronic Children's Toys as a reseller, you may be required to submit the following documents:
Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered CPC, which must include the following:
The manufacturer or importer’s name and address
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
Product details that match the product category and listing photos
A clear description of the tested product
The date and place where the product was manufactured
The date and place of the most recent compliance test
The name and address of the CPSC-accredited laboratory
All applicable consumer product safety rules, bans, standards, and regulations
Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered purchase invoice, which must include the following:
The supplier’s name and address
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
Product details and quantities that match the products being applied to sell
The invoice must be in English
Product Photos with Tracking Label
Resellers may be required to provide photos of a sample product. Photos must meet the following requirements:
Show all sides of the product
Ensure all packaging information is visible. This includes product descriptions, warnings, and other relevant details
Include a clear and legible image of the tracking label
See CPSC’s page on Tracking Labels for more information. This includes examples and tutorial videos. The tracking label must be securely attached to both the product and its packaging. It must also include the following:
The manufacturer, importer, or private labeler’s name
The location and date of production
Detailed manufacturing information (e.g., batch number or run number) or other identifying characteristics
Additional information identifying the product’s source
The label must be in English
Electrical Safety Markings
Resellers offering electronic children's toys may need to provide photos showing:
A valid electrical safety marking. This can be either embossed on the product or applied as a sticker.
The marking can also appear on the packaging.
Stickers must be flat, with no creases or peeling edges.
Double stickers are not allowed.
For Bluetooth- or WiFi-enabled devices, include a photo of the FCC marking.
Electronic Instruments
Manufacturers, Importers, And Repackers
If you are applying to sell Electronic Instruments thatyou manufactured, imported, or repacked, you may be required to submit the following documents:
Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC)
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers must provide a COC. The COC must meet the following requirements:
Issued within the past 2 years
Matches the product category you intend to sell
Includes a clear description and details of the product tested
Lists all safety standards tested
Includes the name and address of the accredited laboratory
The product described must match the product photos provided
Electrical Safety Markings
Manufacturers, importers, and repackers offering electronic instruments may need to provide photos showing:
A valid electrical safety marking. This can be either embossed on the product or applied as a sticker.
The marking can also appear on the packaging.
Stickers must be flat, with no creases or peeling edges.
Double stickers are not allowed.
For Bluetooth- or WiFi-enabled devices, include a photo of the FCC marking.
Resellers
Purchase Invoice
Resellers may be required to submit a legible and unaltered purchase invoice, which must include the following:
The supplier’s name and address
The date of issue (must be within the last 365 days)
Product details and quantities that match the products being applied to sell
The invoice must be in English
Electrical Safety Markings
Resellers offering electronic instruments may need to provide photos showing:
A valid electrical safety marking. This can be either embossed on the product or applied as a sticker.
The marking can also appear on the packaging.
Stickers must be flat, with no creases or peeling edges.
Double stickers are not allowed.
For Bluetooth- or WiFi-enabled devices, include a photo of the FCC marking.
Choking Hazard Warning Label ⚠️
Children’s products that meet the CPSC criteria for choking hazards must include a clear choking hazard warning label. This includes products with small parts that are for children under 3 years old. Sellers are responsible for making sure any required warning appears in the product listing and on the product packaging. TikTok Shop requires all sellers to:
Ensure the choking hazard warning is clearly displayed in the product listing
Include a compliant warning label on product packaging
Common examples of products that may require this warning include, but are not limited to:
Toys with small, detachable parts
Puzzles with pieces smaller than 1.25 inches
Jewelry or accessories intended for young children
Art supplies such as beads or buttons
Non-toy products may also require this warning if any small part could detach and be swallowed. This includes certain jewelry. See Choking Hazard Warning Label Requirementsfor more information.
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 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 TikTok Shop Restricted Products Guidelines. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion. The severity of the action taken may depend on the severity of the violation. This may include, but is not limited to:
Rejecting category qualification applications
Deducting points from 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 theAppealssection for guidance.