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Shopify has recently taken action to remove e-cigarettes and related vapor products from its platform. This move has been praised by relevant authorities, indicating a tightening of the platform's compliance and social responsibility measures.
TikTok Shop Southeast Asia has issued new compliance regulations prohibiting 'simulcasting' and 'multicasting' during live sales, requiring sellers to focus on streaming through a single account.
The EU will implement new customs regulations on July 1, aimed at enhancing oversight of non-EU imported goods. This is an important transitional step towards comprehensive customs reform by 2028, and cross-border sellers need to evaluate compliance costs and logistics impacts in advance.
Temu has significantly raised the seller verification standards, shifting from simple identity verification to comprehensive authenticity checks. Sellers are required to provide VAT declarations, purchase invoices, and social security payment proof to demonstrate their operational capabilities.
Due to a risk of salmonella contamination, Total Nutrition Inc. has announced a recall for its organic moringa capsules and powders sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and other platforms. The FDA advises consumers to stop using the products immediately to avoid infection.
A recent incident on the eBay platform where an order was cancelled after shipment has raised concerns within the seller community regarding the platform's after-sales mechanisms. Sellers face the risk of funds being withheld while goods have already been shipped.
Amazon has further tightened ASIN creation policies, requiring third-party sellers to obtain formal authorization from brand owners before creating new ASINs. This move aims to enhance brand protection but also raises operational barriers for non-brand sellers.
Amazon US has announced that starting July 8, all imported consumer goods regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must complete the electronic submission of GCC or CPC compliance certificates before arriving at US customs. Sellers who fail to comply may face customs delays or rejection of shipments.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that Phase 2 of the IEEPA tariff refund process will commence on June 29. This involves compliance handling and refund mechanisms for relevant tariffs, and affected importers should closely monitor system updates and declaration requirements.
Qinghai Province's Commerce Department recently held a training session for high-quality development in cross-border e-commerce, focusing on export customs declaration, tax compliance, and practical applications of AI technology in overseas market data analysis and customer management, assisting local enterprises in standardizing their international efforts.
TikTok Shop has released a more targeted enforcement policy for creators, introducing a hard trigger mechanism that penalizes creators who repeat violations six times within 90 days. Upon reaching this threshold, creators will face immediate removal of privileges and will no longer be protected by the Health Score (CHR).
TikTok Shop announced that starting July 6, it will enforce measures against stores that fail to meet the 12-Hour Customer Response Rate (12HRR), aiming to enhance the shopping experience for buyers.
TikTok Shop will fully enforce new product listing and content policies starting in June. The platform will vigorously clamp down on image violations and exaggerated claims in live broadcasts, with non-compliant listings facing removal or account suspension risk.
The Malaysian government is drafting an E-commerce Accountability Bill aimed at filling regulatory gaps in cross-border e-commerce. The new law will not mandate local registration for cross-border sellers but will hold platforms accountable for violations by foreign merchants, enhancing due diligence obligations.
Singapore's National Environment Agency has announced that from July 1, cross-border imported regulated electrical appliances must comply with Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and complete COR registration. Non-compliant products will be prohibited from sale and advertising.
The EU will officially abolish the tax exemption policy for cross-border parcels below €150 starting July 1. This move not only increases tariff costs but also imposes higher responsibilities on platforms regarding product safety and customs data declarations, requiring cross-border e-commerce platforms and sellers to strengthen compliance management.
The EU will soon abolish the €150 de minimis exemption for low-value imports. This means all cross-border packages entering the EU will face tariffs, significantly increasing compliance costs and logistical complexity for sellers.
Experts point out that many TikTok sellers are losing significant funds due to neglecting refund and return processes. Sellers must complete claims within 60 days and are advised to use FBT services to minimize such losses.
TikTok Shop requires sellers of outdoor lighting and fans to review Listing information to ensure descriptions, attributes, and promotional statements are accurate. Sellers who fail to make timely corrections will face platform enforcement actions.
Amazon Europe updates its FBM direct shipping policy, requiring sellers to use platform-authorized logistics carriers and to synchronize ASIN and IOSS tax numbers during shipment. If consumers are re-taxed due to non-compliance, the platform will no longer provide tariff compensation, and sellers will bear all losses.