Amazon has tightened its enforcement of third-party Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) requirements for regulated product categories. Sellers can no longer rely on a grace period to list first and obtain testing afterward—items are now being suppressed immediately if TIC compliance is not confirmed before activation.
What’s Changed
- Immediate enforcement: Previously, Amazon allowed a ~30-day grace period after listing. New listings in regulated categories are now suppressed until testing is complete.
- TIC provider requirement: Sellers must use Amazon-approved third-party labs; you can no longer upload compliance reports directly to Amazon.
- Direct submission: The chosen TIC lab must submit verified results directly to Amazon on your behalf—not through your seller account.
- Affected categories: Toys, electronics, supplements, and other regulated product classes now fall under stricter pre-listing compliance.
Practical Implications
- Plan TIC testing before you create your listing, not after.
- Budget additional time for lab turnaround when launching new SKUs in these categories.
- Confirm your chosen TIC provider is on Amazon’s approved vendor list.
- Factor testing costs and timelines into your product sourcing and launch schedule.
How Squatio helps
When you’re evaluating which products to source and launch, Prospect (Product Database) helps you identify category restrictions and regulatory requirements early—before you commit to sourcing. This means you can flag potential TIC requirements upfront, budget for testing, and plan realistic go-to-market timelines without the surprise of last-minute compliance holds.