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TikTok Shop's seller onboarding review process is becoming increasingly standardized. Applications are usually processed within 24 to 48 hours, but the review period may extend if documents are missing or if tax information is incorrect. Sellers must ensure that business qualifications, tax information, and product compliance documents are completely accurate before submitting applications to avoid rejection.
Starting July 15, Shopee Malaysia will increase fees for handling abnormal items, particularly for sellers needing to relabel due to unclear labels or mismatched information, incurring higher costs.
A U.S. court upheld the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ruling that shipping companies charging detention fees during port closures is unreasonable, providing legal basis for cross-border sellers against unreasonable logistics costs.
TikTok Shop Southeast Asia has issued new regulations to crack down on non-compliant marketing of weight loss and muscle gain products, prohibiting five categories of high-risk expressions.
Germany has implemented new regulations for e-commerce sales of electronic products, requiring sellers to prominently display electronic waste recycling point symbols on their detail pages. Non-compliant sellers face the risk of being reported and legal action; immediate compliance checks are recommended.
88 European organizations have jointly written to the European Commission, requesting mandatory designation of a responsible person within the EU for non-EU sellers under the EU Product Act, or else platforms will bear joint liability. This signals that platforms like Temu and Shein will face stricter compliance scrutiny in Europe.
The EU officially implements customs reform, eliminating the tax exemption for packages valued below 150 euros. Starting July 1, 2026, all e-commerce packages entering the EU must pay customs duties. During a transition period (until July 2028), packages compliant with the IOSS framework will be subject to a fixed fee of 3 euros each, aimed at combating undervaluation practices and ensuring fair competition.
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle FTC allegations of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The FTC accused Amazon of failing to timely provide necessary records when handling fraud inquiries from identity theft victims. This settlement marks a further enforcement of data transparency and consumer protection requirements for e-commerce platforms.
Amazon implemented significant logistics policy adjustments in early 2026, officially stopping FBA pre-processing and labeling services, and increased FBA-related fees. Sellers must complete or handle inventory preparation through third-party logistics (3PL).
The report details Amazon's logistics policy coming into effect on January 1, 2026, which fully stops FBA pre-processing and labeling services. Sellers need to audit their logistics capabilities early and establish partnerships with third-party logistics providers to avoid inventory processing issues.
Walmart has agreed to pay $13 million to settle a lawsuit in Texas regarding misleading claims about its Spark Driver delivery platform pay. The lawsuit alleged that Walmart engaged in inappropriate behavior concerning the calculation and transparency of driver pay, and the settlement aims to resolve the legal dispute.
Walmart agrees to pay $13 million to settle a lawsuit in Texas regarding misleading wages of its Spark drivers. This incident highlights the increased accountability large platforms have in labor compliance and wage transparency.
Walmart recalls Great Value brand cheese products in 24 states due to potential health risks related to pasteurization. As of now, no related case reports have been received, but an emergency removal procedure has been initiated.
Shopee Brazil has recently adjusted its policy, transferring the tax reporting responsibility for affiliate marketing commissions to sellers. This increases the compliance management burden for sellers, who need to pay special attention to local tax compliance.
Under Vietnam's new e-commerce law, TikTok Shop requires sellers to upload an advertising confirmation letter issued by the authorities when promoting specific categories (e.g. health products, special dietary foods) during live broadcasts. This feature went live on July 8, and products without the compliance document will not be allowed to participate in live activities.
USPS announced new hazardous material handling rules effective July 12, classifying essential oils, perfumes, and lithium batteries as restricted items. Sellers shipping these items must pay an additional $7.50 handling fee and declare them correctly; non-compliance may result in fines up to $50 per item and possible increases in shipping costs in the future.
TikTok Shop Southeast Asia has issued compliance reminders prohibiting sellers from using protected terms and logos such as 'FIFA' and 'World Cup' without authorization. The platform will enforce strict actions against stores violating these rules by selling customized jerseys and related merchandise, advising sellers to self-check and remove infringing content immediately.
TikTok Shop released new regulations in July targeting false advertising and violations in live streams. The new rules prohibit suggesting unverified medical claims and require price anchors to match the checkout page. Additionally, sample management and refund processes have been strictly regulated.
Following an investigation by consumer rights organization Which?, Amazon, Etsy, and TikTok Shop took action to remove dangerous baby products sold on their platforms. This incident has sparked extensive discussion regarding the safety regulatory responsibilities of e-commerce platforms.
Amazon has publicly supported a reform proposal by the UK's Treasury aimed at extending VAT rules for 'Deemed Resellers' to all sellers. This move seeks to close the loophole that allows non-UK sellers to masquerade as local businesses to evade VAT, which involves annual sales of around £3.2 billion. If passed, the reform will significantly enhance the price competitiveness of compliant sellers.