Latest Overview of Prohibited (Restricted) Products on TikTok Shop
TikTok prohibits the sale of certain types of products to maintain a safe community. In this post, Optimus reviews restricted products on TikTok Shop to help sellers consider what to sell on this popular platform.
Contents
1. Firearms, ammunition and weapons
- Firearms, ammunition, firearm components and accessories
- Knives and other bladed products
- Explosive weapons, grenades and other offensive weapons, such as crossbows, bows and arrows, slingshots, catapults and pepper spray...
- Other items designed to injure individuals or that can be converted into weapons, such as oil filters
2. Dangerous items
- Radioactive materials and equipment for handling them
- Materials and equipment for handling flammable and explosive materials, such as explosive gases, detonators and gunpowder...
- Fireworks
- Toxic substances, hazardous chemicals and waste.
- Dangerous toys and games
- Food additives, food processing aids, micronutrients and functional foods not approved for circulation by the competent government authorities
3. Human body parts
- Human body parts and waste
- Human remains
- Trade in sperm, egg cells, fertilized eggs, embryos and surrogacy
- Any products made from or containing human body parts (for example: wigs made from human hair)
4. Animals and related products
- Live/endangered animals, livestock, pets and animal body parts
- Hunting equipment or tools that harm animals
5. Protected wildlife and plants
- Aquatic resources whose harvesting is prohibited
- Products containing protected plants or other wildlife
- Aquatic species, livestock and crops that pose serious risks to human life, the environment or ecosystems
6. Adult products and services
- Products and services related to sex or pornography (video games, films, stories...)
7. Discriminatory and offensive products
- Promoting or inciting violence, terrorism or discrimination (race, religion, ethnicity, skin color...)
- Political issues and political parties
- Encouraging or glorifying suicide, human tragedies and natural disasters
- Abuse or harassment of individuals
8. Stimulants, addictive substances, drugs and related illegal paraphernalia
- Illegal drugs, chemicals and ingredients
- Tools used to produce, manufacture or consume drugs
9. Security and privacy
- Documents containing personal information, such as phone numbers, emails, identity cards and passports...
- Software, devices, instructions and services used to steal private or personal data
10. Government and military items
- Items and equipment issued by the government, police or military, such as police uniforms, badges, vehicle license plates and identity cards...
11. Money, gift cards and financial products
- Counterfeit coins, stamps and currency, such as banknotes, bonds, money orders and silver certificates...
- Equipment used to make counterfeit coins, stamps or banknotes
- Protected handicrafts and antique art objects
12. Products that facilitate illegal activity or dishonest behavior
- Documents, certificates, official seals or anti-counterfeit stamps, such as identity cards and passports...
- Devices for circumventing the law, spying or taking covert photos...
- Gambling and lotteries
13. Medicines, medical devices and unsafe food
- Unsafe functional foods and supplements, such as Steroids, Comfrey and Dehydroepiandrosterone...
If your products are on TikTok Shop's restricted list, your shop risks removal. Serious or repeated violations may also lead to temporary or permanent suspension of selling privileges on TikTok. To avoid this risk, pay attention to and follow TikTok Shop's policies!
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