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TikTok Shop requires sellers and products to follow all applicable safety laws and standards. If there are safety complaints or reports, TikTok Shop may review the listing, suspend it, request documents, report the issue to authorities, or apply enforcement actions. Sellers must respond quickly to information requests and may need to provide proof of safety or a corrective action plan to appeal.
Key points
Products must be safe for intended use.
Products should be regularly reviewed and audited for compliance.
Safety complaints must be addressed promptly.
TikTok Shop may suspend listings after safety reports.
Sellers may need to submit safety documents quickly.
Appeals may require proof of safety and/or a corrective action plan.
Appeals need official, legible, unexpired documents that match the product.
Generic corrective-action statements are not accepted.
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Follow all applicable product safety laws and regulations.
Address safety concerns raised by customers or other channels promptly.
Submit requested safety documents promptly.
Provide official proof of safety when appealing a safety enforcement action.
Include a root cause analysis and specific corrective actions in a remediation plan.
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Products are safe without supporting documentation.
A generic plan like ‘we will improve product safety’ is enough.
Altered, obscured, redacted, or modified documents are acceptable.
Safety issues can be ignored if they come from customer reviews.
An appeal can succeed without evidence relevant to the safety concern.
Violation risks
Temporary or permanent listing suspension.
Request for additional information or documentation.
Report to relevant government agencies.
Deduction of Account Health Rating points.
Removal of product listings.
Revocation of access to offer products for sale.
Refunds to customers.
Who it affects
Sellers on TikTok Shop.
Products sold on TikTok Shop.
Creators/operators handling product listings or appeals.
Source notes
If TikTok Shop identifies a safety issue, it may notify sellers in Seller Center with next steps to reinstate the product.
Official proof may include third-party test reports, certificates, compliance documents, or category-specific regulatory documentation.
Documentation must clearly match the product in the violation and be valid and not expired.
The source says to refer to Seller Enforcement Policy and appeal guidance for more information.
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Readable Policy Copy
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Key Points:
TikTok Shop may respond to safety complaints or incidents. This helps keep customers safe from possible harm. In some cases, this may include suspending product listings.
Sellers may be required to submit documentation demonstrating that products meet applicable safety standards. Submit requested materials promptly to avoid additional enforcement actions.
This policy outlines the requirements for product safety, handling safety complaints, and submitting materials related to product safety enforcement actions and appeals on TikTok Shop.
Product Safety And Compliance
Sellers and their products must comply with all applicable product safety laws and regulations. This is in accordance with our Seller Terms of Service. Sellers must ensure that:
Products are safe for their intended use
Products are regularly reviewed and audited to confirm compliance with applicable regulatory and industry safety standards
Safety concerns raised through customer reviews or other channels are promptly addressed
Product Safety Issues
If we receive safety complaints or reports, TikTok Shop may:
Review the product listing and related content.
Temporarily or permanently suspend the listing to prevent further risk. If this happens, sellers will be notified in Seller Center with next steps to reinstate the product.
Request additional information or documentation, including materials that show product safety or explain how the issue will be fixed.
Report safety concerns to relevant government agencies.
Seller's Duty To Provide Information
Sellers must respond promptly to requests for product information. This may require contacting the manufacturer, supplier, or importer to obtain documents. Failure to provide the requested information on time may result in enforcement actions. Sellers may also be required to provide information describing how the issue was addressed and what measures were implemented to help prevent similar issues in the future.
Enforcement Actions
We regularly review shops for compliance with our policies. If violations are identified, enforcement actions may be applied. This may include, but is not limited to:
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. If a product receives a safety enforcement action, refer to the appeal guidance below for information about required supporting materials.
Appealing Safety Enforcement
If a product receives a safety enforcement action, an appeal may be submitted. Depending on the nature of the safety concern, one or both of the following may be required:
Proof of Safety
Corrective Action Plan
TikTok Shop will review the submission and may request additional information. Appeals that do not include sufficient supporting information relevant to the safety concern may not be approved.
Required Appeal Materials
Proof of Safety
Official documentation demonstrating that the product meets applicable safety and compliance standards must be provided. Acceptable documents may include: Third-Party Test ReportsA test report issued by an accredited laboratory confirming that the product passed required testing against recognized safety standards, such as UL, IEC, or equivalent standards, where applicable. Test reports must include:
Product name
Tests conducted
Test results
Date of issuance
Laboratory stamp or signature
Certificates and Compliance DocumentationOfficial certificates or declarations demonstrating that the product, manufacturing process, or applicable testing meets relevant legal or regulatory requirements. Examples include:
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP): Required for food, cosmetics, or health products
Children’s Product Certificates (CPC): Required for children's products sold in the United States
Product Certificates of Compliance or Conformity: A certificate or declaration showing that the product complies with applicable legal, regulatory, or recognized standard requirements for the market where it is sold
Category-Specific Regulatory Documentation: Required for certain product categories, such as FCC, EPA, or FDA-related approvals or registrations
These documents must include:
Product name or description
Manufacturer, supplier, or company name
Issuing entity
Signature, official stamp, or other issuer authentication
Issuance date and expiration date, if applicable
Reference to the applicable law, regulation, standard, or certification scheme
Include signatures, stamps, or identifying information
Clearly match the product in the violation
Be valid and not expired
Do not submit documents that are altered, obscured, redacted, or modified.
Corrective Action Plan
Appeals must include a corrective action or remediation plan explaining how the issue has been addressed, or will be addressed, and what measures will help prevent similar issues in the future. The plan must include: Root Cause AnalysisExplain what caused the product safety issue. For example, this may involve identifying problems such as:
Product design defect
Manufacturing or quality control failure
Incorrect or missing labeling or packaging
Storage, handling, or fulfillment issue
Missing or inadequate safe-use instructions and warnings in product descriptions
Corrective ActionsSpecific steps taken, or planned, to address the safety issue. Examples include:
Removing or correcting affected inventory
Improving product testing, inspections, or quality controls
Updating product labeling or packaging
Changing suppliers or manufacturers
Adjusting storage or fulfillment processes
Adding applicable safe-use instructions and warnings in product descriptions
Generic statements such as "we will improve product safety" without clear details will not be accepted.
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