Amazon’s policies require that certain life safety products sold through Amazon meet certification standards. This material is for informational purposes and you should not take it as a substitute for legal advice. We encourage you to consult your legal counsel for any concerns about the laws and regulations concerning your product. This material only reflects the position at the date of writing and requirements across the EU and in the UK may change – particularly in light of the developing position with Brexit. You should refer to current UK Brexit guidance about your products (see below) to learn more about changes that may affect you following the end of the transition period.
EU requirements
To sell these products on Amazon, please review all of the information on this page and apply by submitting the following information to eu-life-safety-equipment@amazon.co.uk:
You can find a list of NRTLs who might be able to help you with product certification on the Europe Compliance Solutions page.
UK requirements
For products first made available in the UK on or before 31 December 2020, apply by submitting the following information to eu-life-safety-equipment@amazon.co.uk:
After 31 December 2020, different rules will apply to goods you sell in: (1) Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) (“GB”); and (2) Northern Ireland (“NI”).
For products first made available in GB after 31 December 2020, apply by submitting the following information to eu-life-safety-equipment@amazon.co.uk:
Northern Ireland
Please note that different rules will apply in NI from 1 January 2021 as a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol. In particular:
“Qualifying Northern Ireland goods” will be able to be sold in GB with the CE mark. The UK Government is issuing guidance on how this will work.
You can find a list of NRTLs who might be able to help you with product certification on the Europe Compliance Solutions page.
BREXIT: UK Government Guidance
The UK Government has released guidance on selling products in GB and NI. This guidance provides information for manufacturers, importers and distributors regarding compliance requirements from 1 January 2021, including on:
We encourage you to review this guidance (linked below), alongside any other specific UK Government Guidance that applies to your product. You should consult your legal counsel if you have questions about how the laws and regulations apply to your products from 1 January 2021.
The Brexit guidance referred to above can be found here:
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Fabric systems, also known as Fabric Car Seats, are products made of fabric (nylon, cotton, etc.) with straps, clips and padding, intended to restrain a child in a car. These products lack any type of metal or hard plastic frame. They are foldable and lightweight.
At this time, fabric systems are not allowed for sale on Amazon.