What are the category qualification requirements for restricted products on TikTok Shop?
To sell certain types of products on TikTok Shop, you’ll need to go through a category qualification process. These products fall under TikTok Shop's restricted products policy, which means they require pre-approval before listing.
In this article, you’ll find the following product categories, for which you’ll require category qualifications:
Kids’ fashion
Kids’ fashion encompasses clothing and accessories designed for children aged 12 and under, ranging from infants to pre-teens. Examples include:
- Clothing: tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets, underwear, socks
- Swimwear
- Footwear: shoes, sandals, slippers
- Accessories: belts, earmuffs, gloves, scarves, shawls, watches, bowties
- Bags: backpacks, luggage
As a reseller, you’ll need to submit:
- Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
- Product tracking label
- Purchase invoice
Certain product categories may have additional product-specific requirements. Learn more about the document Requirements for Kids’ Fashion Products here.
Baby & maternity
Baby and maternity products include a wide range of items designed for infants and toddlers up to age three, as well as for expecting and new mothers. Examples include:
- Baby clothing
- Bath items: towels
- Toys: soft toys
As a reseller, you’ll need to submit:
- Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
- Product photos (include tracking label)
- Purchase invoice
Certain product categories may have additional product-specific requirements. Learn more about the document requirements for Baby and Maternity products here.
Toys & hobby
In this section, we’re focusing on non-electric children’s toys such as:
- Toys
- Dolls and accessories
- Puzzles
- Sports toys
- Stuffed toys
As a reseller, you’ll need to submit:
- Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
- Purchase invoice
- Sample tracking label
Certain product categories may have additional product-specific requirements. Learn more about the document requirements for Toys and Hobby products here.
Food & beverage (shelf-stable)
Shelf-stable food and beverages are those that can be safely stored at room temperature and do not require refrigeration until after opening, for example, coffee products.
As a reseller, you’ll need to submit:
- Purchase invoice
- Sample food label
Learn more about the document requirements for Food and Beverage products here.
Electronics
Includes gadgets across several categories like mobile accessories, chargers, Bluetooth speakers, and more.
Resellers must submit:
- Purchase invoice
- Product or packaging image showing affixed labels
Learn more about the document requirements for Electronic products here.
Documentation requirements
Purchase invoice
An order invoice from Printify containing the product you’re looking to list can be used for category approval. To obtain a valid invoice, choose one of the following options:
- Use an invoice from a past customer order or sample order, regardless of the sales channel. You can download it from the Invoices section of your account.
- Submit a sample order for the product. The sample can later be repurposed for social media giveaways. Once the order is submitted, go to Invoices and download the order invoice.
Children’s Product Certificate (CPC)
To request a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) for the relevant product category, please contact our Support Team.
Product tracking label
The product tracking label should be affixed to the product, display the manufacturer's name, and include the location and date of production.
If the category you’re applying to requires you to submit photos of the product tracking label, you’ll need to place a sample order for an item from this category. Once received, you can take pictures of the affixed label and submit them along with your restricted product category application. More details on the Product Tracking Label requirements on TikTok Shop here.
Sample food label
Include images of both the principal display panel and information panel, including:
- Product name
- Net weight
- Nutrition facts
- Ingredient list
- Allergen declarations (if applicable)
- Name and address of the manufacturer or distributor
After you’ve created the product in your store on Printify, you can download the product mockups from the Mockup Library.
Electronics product or packaging image
Provide an image of the product or its packaging that shows a valid Product Electrical Safety Marking and FCC Safety Marking (required for products with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi functions).
- The safety marking may be a sticker or embossed directly on the product
- The marking may appear on the packaging, either printed directly or applied as a sticker.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our Support Team.