Amazon FDA Restricted Products Approval
Amazon lets you list millions of products, but not every product is open to every seller. Items that carry safety, legal or counterfeit risk are restricted, and some need approval before you can sell them.
Products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, such as supplements, cosmetics, food and medical devices, often require extra documentation. Without it, listings can be blocked or removed, and repeated problems can put your account at risk.
AMZgetway helps you work out what applies to your product, prepare the documents Amazon asks for and submit the application.
Amazon restrictions and FDA regulation
The FDA regulates medicines, medical devices, tobacco, food, beverages and cosmetics in the US. Amazon expects sellers to follow FDA rules and its own policies, and to show proof when asked.
Which products are restricted, and what proof Amazon needs, varies by product type and marketplace. Always check the current policy in Seller Central, which changes over time.
Restricted product categories on Amazon
Amazon's restricted products list includes the categories below. Check Seller Central for the current list and requirements for your marketplace.
- Alcohol
- Food and Beverage
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Animals and Animal-Related Products
- Automotive and Powersports
- Fine Art
- Electronics
- Jewelry and Precious Gems
- Tobacco and Tobacco-Related Products
- Medical devices and accessories
- Home Decor
- Composite Wood Products
- Surveillance Equipment
- Cosmetics and Skincare/Haircare
- Plant and Seed Products
- Currency, Coins, Cash Equivalents, and Gift Cards
- Dietary Supplements
- CPAP Cleaning and Disinfecting Devices
- Explosives, weapons, and related items
- Gambling and Lottery
- Export Controls
- Laser products
- Lighting
- Strike anywhere matches
- Lock Picking and Theft Devices
- Hazardous and prohibited items
- Offensive and Controversial Materials
- Pesticides and pesticide devices
- Recycling electronics
- Refrigerants: Ozone-Depleting Substances and Substitutes
- Postage meters and stamps
- Subscriptions and Periodicals
- Recalled products
- Warranties, Service Plans, Contracts, and Guarantees
- Upholstered Furniture, Bedding, and Other Quilted Products
Selling restricted items usually means extra fees, extra paperwork and stricter monitoring. In return, fewer sellers qualify, so competition can be lower.
Amazon also tracks performance closely for these products. Typical seller-fulfilled targets include:
- On-Time Delivery Rate (OTDR) >97%
- Valid Tracking Rate > 95%
- Pre-fulfilment cancellation rate < 2.5%
- Order defect rate < 1%
Missing these targets can lead to a suspension, so quality control and reliable fulfillment matter as much as the approval itself.