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Restricted Product Scenarios: Disease Claims
by Seller_nt9X7GoCkqXGB

Hello Sellers!

I am back to go over another restricted product policy violation example, so we can better understand what caused the item to be flagged and what options are available to get it resolved.

Previously I discussed violations surrounding pesticides, today I would like to discuss disease claims on your listings and when they become violations.

HAQM prohibits the sale of products that imply or claim to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent diseases in humans or animals without FDA approval. Claiming an effect on a disease is a very common reason restricted product violations occur.

A statement is a disease claim if it mentions a specific disease or class of diseases. For example…

  • "reduces the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis"

  • “treats anxiety symptoms”

Additional examples of a disease claim can be an implication that the product can have an effect on a specific disease or class of diseases. This can happen by using descriptions of the disease state. Such as…

  • “improves joint mobility and reduces inflammation (rheumatoid arthritis)”

  • "relief of bronchospasm (asthma)"

Let’s review an example together:

I list an aroma therapy candle and my listing is restricted due to unapproved medical/disease claims.

Typically, a candle should have nothing to do with mention of diseases or medical conditions, so I proceed to review the verbiage in my listing to understand the reason it was flagged under this policy.

Upon review, I find phrases such as, “reduces stress and anxiety” and “calms anxiety symptoms” within my description and bullet points.

This confirms that I am using prohibited medical/disease claims in my listing without proper FDA approval.

To address this violation successfully, I must edit my listing to remove the prohibited claims then submit an appeal for the ASIN to be reviewed for compliance.

Please note: If the disease claims are located on the product or its packaging and you are unable to obtain the proper FDA registration, it will not be possible to reinstate that ASIN. If this is your situation, creating a new ASIN will be required. Please ensure that all listing attributes are correct and do not make any prohibited disease claims.

I suggest to review the prohibited product claims help page for more in-depth information about this policy. It also contains very helpful links to research the requirements for medical/disease claims.

I hope this information has been helpful. If you have any examples of a restricted product topic you would like to review, please share it here in this thread so we can take a look.

Happy Selling!

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What is Canada's identity verification showing in my compliance showing on 19-3-25? I just started the listing not yet started selling. What am I supposed to do to remove it and be compliant? I am an HAQM USA seller, not willing to sell in Canada.

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Reactive my account
by Seller_8AKc9O37BwWz6

Hello, 

My HAQM account has been suspended since July 2024. I have submitted all the requested invoices and a formal appeal, but I keep receiving the same automated message. I also have requested call but haven't received any call yet. Nothing is changing, nothing is moving. 

Please, I kindly ask a moderator or HAQM representative to escalate this issue. This is urgent for my small business. 

Thank you. 

ALEV ZENGİN KILIÇ

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I got a notification on 1st April that there is a critical policy violation of identity verification. I immediately responded to the request and provided the live scan of document and face as they requested. The account got temporarily deactivated on 4th April because the verification was still in process. The Account Health Support said that just wait for 5 to 7 business days. Yesterday on 9th April we received a notification that my account has been activated as verification process has been completed. But after almost 50 minutes I again received a notification that my account has been deactivated due to failed verification on a video call, a video call that had never happened or HAQM didn't asked or invited. Please i need a help regarding this critical matter.

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I received this very official looking email from “seller notification.” The email address that it came from and the email that populated when I clicked the contact link both seemed plausibly legitimate but the WHOIS lookup was sketchy for both domains. I screenshotted and sent it to seller support and they confirmed it is a scam. This one almost got me, but right at the end, I asked myself why would HAQM, who already has this info, need it from me in an email?

this info?

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HAQM deactivate my account and ask me to submit new documents as ID and Bank Statement, but I submit the expired date documents, but when I try to submit the up-to-date documents i couldn't do that because there is no tab to click to submit the documents all I get is " Verification Failed

We have failed to verify the information that you have provided. If you have further questions, please contact Seller Support."

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Dropshipping Suspended
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Hello. After my FBM orders by HAQM, my account was completely disabled. They said that there was a Dropshipping violation and my account was disabled. When I made a few calls, they asked me for documents such as invoices and other documents related to sales for 30 days from the date the account was disabled. But there are no orders during that period. I only have a 3rd party warehouse contract and the invoices of the payments I made there. There are no sales, but they are requested from me. What will I do, how will I proceed? How is it possible for me to send documents that do not exist?

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Hi there,

We have been in a loop of appeal rejections for 11 days now and despite a phone call with a rep who told us what was missing from our appeal, 2 more have since been rejected. Is there a moderator available that can look into this? Thank you.

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I couldn't be more upset
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On April 2 my Amz account was hijacked probably because that's a payment date and they were trying to get the payment.

I brought it to HAQM's attention on that date and they froze my account and proceeded to "sanitized" it.

When I opened Case 17527153991 and asked how I could get my April 2 payment I was told I'd have to wait for the next settlement period, April 16 for the accumulated net proceeds

April 16 has come and gone w/o a payment. And the "Net Proceeds" on my Payment page continues to read "0" even though I have had sales this entire period.

Today on the Customer Service phone I was told they would send my request for Review by the internal team. I explained I needed the money to pay bills now, and asked to speak to a Supervisor. I was told the Supervisor would call in 5-10 minutes. An hour later, no call.

I then called again and after the Customer Service person reviewed the notes she dis-connected.

I then did a Chat and was told I'd have to wait until the NEXT settlement period (April 30) for a resolution.

I couldn't be more upset right now.. HAQM's system was hacked but I am the one being repeatedly penalized

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Hi fellow sellers,

I’m reaching out here because I’m feeling stuck and frustrated. My seller account (Feastleather) was recently deactivated by HAQM due to alleged connection with another account starting with the same name. However, I want to make it absolutely clear—I only operate one account and have never created or managed any others.

I submitted my appeal with proper documentation (business registration, ID, utility bill, etc.) but still received a generic reply saying there wasn’t enough information. I’ve tried reaching out again, but I haven’t received any meaningful help or clarification from HAQM. It's really disheartening, especially when you're trying to run an honest business.

Is anyone else facing the same issue? How did you resolve it?

Also, is there a way to get a proper case review from someone at HAQM who can actually investigate instead of sending automated replies?

Any advice, insights, or similar experiences would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

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HAQM is asking for Transparency Codes.
by Seller_r2WGDoATVa7cW

Hey Everyone!

I just started to sell on amazon about 3 months ago, just recently i was auto ungated to sell some products, packed and shipped the items in. About a day or two pass by and amazon send a request asking for the transparency codes for the units, and is giving me an authenticity complaint. I have noticed with other products it ask for the codes before hand when applying to sell the product. But this time they ask after ive been accepted, and shipped the items. Ive submitted whatever paperwork i have but no luck. Any thoughts?

The source i got the products from says they cant get the codes for me..

Thank you for the help!

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