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Critical1-14 days
How to Fix: Restricted or Prohibited Product
Why this happens
The product falls into a category that Amazon prohibits or heavily restricts. Prohibited products include certain weapons components, materials that violate laws, counterfeit goods, and products with unauthorized health claims. Attempting to list these triggers immediate removal.
Step-by-step fix
- 1Review Amazon's Restricted Products policy page for your specific product type
- 2If the product is in a restricted but not prohibited category, apply for approval through Add Products
- 3If the product is in a prohibited category, do not attempt to relist — work with your supplier to understand what modifications would make the product compliant
- 4For listings that were removed for restriction violations, check Account Health and respond to any enforcement action to prevent escalation
- 5Consider consulting a compliance specialist if the restriction is complex (e.g., certain chemicals, medical devices)
Prevention tips
- ✓Research Amazon's restricted product policies before sourcing any new product type
- ✓When in doubt, test-list with one unit before committing to large inventory orders
- ✓Review the Amazon Restricted Products page quarterly — the prohibited list is updated regularly
Typical fix time: 1-14 days
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