Amazon has recently announced a new policy aimed at cracking down on the sale of stolen goods in its marketplace. This standalone policy, set to go into full effect from June 30, 2025, will require Amazon sellers to ensure their supply chain remains legitimate to avoid penalties, listing removals, or account suspensions.
This change is part of Amazon’s continued efforts to maintain a safe and secure shopping experience for customers, and to comply with new government regulations. In this blog post, we’ll explain what the policy entails, how it impacts sellers, and how you can ensure your store remains compliant.
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What Is the Standalone Policy Against the Sale of Stolen Goods?
The new policy reinforces Amazon’s ongoing restrictions against the sale of stolen goods, ensuring that all products sold on Amazon come from legitimate sources. Sellers are required to uphold a legitimate supply chain, ensuring all products are properly documented and compliant with Amazon’s regulations.
This policy applies to all sellers, including those who sell high-recognition brands or re-sellers in Amazon’s marketplace. Sellers who fail to comply risk severe penalties, including account suspension and loss of privileges.
Why This Matters for Amazon Sellers
- Tighter Compliance Measures
Sellers will need to ensure that their supply chains are legitimate and compliant with Amazon’s policies. This means reviewing your sourcing processes, confirming the legitimacy of your suppliers, and ensuring no third-party branding or inappropriate packaging. - Stronger Safeguards Against Fraud
Amazon is intensifying its efforts to maintain customer trust. This means stricter penalties for sellers found engaging in illegal activities or selling stolen goods. - Impact on Resellers
For resellers, this policy is particularly important. If you’ve been sourcing third-party products and reselling them on Amazon, it’s vital to ensure that your supply chain is fully transparent and meets Amazon’s requirements to avoid penalties.
How Can Big Internet Ecommerce Help You Stay Compliant?
At BigInternetEcommerce.com, we understand the complexities of maintaining a compliant business on Amazon. Here’s how we can support you:
- Supply Chain Compliance: We can help you audit your supply chain to ensure your products are sourced from legitimate, verified suppliers.
- Documentation Support: We guide you through Amazon’s documentation requirements and assist with Responsible Sourcing.
- Ongoing Compliance Monitoring: We keep an eye on your operations, ensuring your Amazon business meets all compliance standards and avoid penalties.
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