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Action required for radio frequency device listings on Amazon.com

This article was originally published February 1, 2021, and it has been adjusted to reflect a new estimated date for this change.

As part of our ongoing efforts to protect our customers and enhance the customer experience, Amazon is updating the requirements to offer radio frequency devices. This will affect some products you offer or have previously offered.

At the end of February 2021, Starting in Q2 2021, in order to create new listings or update existing listings of radio frequency devices you will need to fill in the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Compliance attribute. In the attribute, you must do one of the following:

  • Provide evidence of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorization – either an FCC certification number or contact information for the Responsible Party, as defined by the FCC.
  • Certify that the product is exempt from FCC requirements.

As a reminder, per Amazon policy, all radio frequency devices must comply with FCC regulations and all applicable state and local laws, including registration and labeling requirements. Amazon also requires you to provide accurate information about your products on the product detail page.

You may not be aware that you are selling products the FCC considers radio frequency devices. The FCC broadly classifies as radio frequency devices any electronic or electrical product that is capable of emitting radio frequency energy. According to the FCC, almost all electronic or electrical products are capable of emitting radio frequency energy. Examples of products that are regulated by the FCC as radio frequency devices include, but are not limited to: Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, radios, broadcast transmitters, signal boosters, and devices with cellular technology. FCC guidance on what is considered a radio frequency device can be found on the Equipment Authorization – RF Device page on the FCC website.

We will follow-up with additional information, including a help page, closer to attribute launch.

For more information, see Amazon’s Radio Frequency Devices policy. You can also bookmark this article for future reference.

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Seller_plNnHNTYtjQwE
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When are you going to start protecting sellers? Enhance the seller experience?

:thinking:

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Seller_oEw5wUNHgJxxP
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This may affect some products you offer or have previously offered.

Words mean things. If a seller does not, and has never sold a product that emits a radio frequency then they will not be affected.

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Seller_TyNPnzv9SaYa3
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Of course we all know Amazon will start taking down “radio flyer” wagons for not having FCC permits.
Radiohead albums
And everything made by RadioShack.

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Seller_C0GRUpc9RWRSt
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Will every seller of every listing be required to produce identical documentation? Or is it enough that only the listing itself has the proper info?

Any time this has happened in the past (see Lithium Ion Battery test results), sellers have been asked to reach out to brands, who are totally unwilling to provide similar internal confidential documents.

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Seller_T1i2sUkgSUQKE
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Whats an example product?

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Seller_ZDGgATBGegBqy
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Exactly how do we do that? When the toothpaste that I am selling gets erroneously categorized as an emitter of radio frequencies, how do I prove that it is not?

BTW, I’m not joking. It is going to happen to somebody.

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Seller_KNxfxCeRAZH9N
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Do remote control cars (27mhz) or 2.4G count?

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Seller_ZDGgATBGegBqy
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Pesticides.

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Seller_g8fzedBFu25kg
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Change the wording before posting in the forums. It only takes a minute. “This will affect some products YOU offer or have previously offered.”

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Seller_ToPPYvOWlyp9j
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Any book touting “Golden Days of Radio” - we have a couple similar titles in stock and sold a few in the past- will now have to get an FCC certification

Does this remind anyone of the pesticide debacle? Sorry-didn’t realize @rms had already mentioned same.

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News_Amazon

Action required for radio frequency device listings on Amazon.com

This article was originally published February 1, 2021, and it has been adjusted to reflect a new estimated date for this change.

As part of our ongoing efforts to protect our customers and enhance the customer experience, Amazon is updating the requirements to offer radio frequency devices. This will affect some products you offer or have previously offered.

At the end of February 2021, Starting in Q2 2021, in order to create new listings or update existing listings of radio frequency devices you will need to fill in the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Compliance attribute. In the attribute, you must do one of the following:

  • Provide evidence of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorization – either an FCC certification number or contact information for the Responsible Party, as defined by the FCC.
  • Certify that the product is exempt from FCC requirements.

As a reminder, per Amazon policy, all radio frequency devices must comply with FCC regulations and all applicable state and local laws, including registration and labeling requirements. Amazon also requires you to provide accurate information about your products on the product detail page.

You may not be aware that you are selling products the FCC considers radio frequency devices. The FCC broadly classifies as radio frequency devices any electronic or electrical product that is capable of emitting radio frequency energy. According to the FCC, almost all electronic or electrical products are capable of emitting radio frequency energy. Examples of products that are regulated by the FCC as radio frequency devices include, but are not limited to: Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, radios, broadcast transmitters, signal boosters, and devices with cellular technology. FCC guidance on what is considered a radio frequency device can be found on the Equipment Authorization – RF Device page on the FCC website.

We will follow-up with additional information, including a help page, closer to attribute launch.

For more information, see Amazon’s Radio Frequency Devices policy. You can also bookmark this article for future reference.

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Action required for radio frequency device listings on Amazon.com

by News_Amazon

This article was originally published February 1, 2021, and it has been adjusted to reflect a new estimated date for this change.

As part of our ongoing efforts to protect our customers and enhance the customer experience, Amazon is updating the requirements to offer radio frequency devices. This will affect some products you offer or have previously offered.

At the end of February 2021, Starting in Q2 2021, in order to create new listings or update existing listings of radio frequency devices you will need to fill in the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Compliance attribute. In the attribute, you must do one of the following:

  • Provide evidence of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorization – either an FCC certification number or contact information for the Responsible Party, as defined by the FCC.
  • Certify that the product is exempt from FCC requirements.

As a reminder, per Amazon policy, all radio frequency devices must comply with FCC regulations and all applicable state and local laws, including registration and labeling requirements. Amazon also requires you to provide accurate information about your products on the product detail page.

You may not be aware that you are selling products the FCC considers radio frequency devices. The FCC broadly classifies as radio frequency devices any electronic or electrical product that is capable of emitting radio frequency energy. According to the FCC, almost all electronic or electrical products are capable of emitting radio frequency energy. Examples of products that are regulated by the FCC as radio frequency devices include, but are not limited to: Wi-Fi devices, Bluetooth devices, radios, broadcast transmitters, signal boosters, and devices with cellular technology. FCC guidance on what is considered a radio frequency device can be found on the Equipment Authorization – RF Device page on the FCC website.

We will follow-up with additional information, including a help page, closer to attribute launch.

For more information, see Amazon’s Radio Frequency Devices policy. You can also bookmark this article for future reference.

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Seller_plNnHNTYtjQwE
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When are you going to start protecting sellers? Enhance the seller experience?

:thinking:

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Seller_oEw5wUNHgJxxP
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This may affect some products you offer or have previously offered.

Words mean things. If a seller does not, and has never sold a product that emits a radio frequency then they will not be affected.

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Seller_TyNPnzv9SaYa3
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Of course we all know Amazon will start taking down “radio flyer” wagons for not having FCC permits.
Radiohead albums
And everything made by RadioShack.

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Seller_C0GRUpc9RWRSt
In reply to: News_Amazon's post

Will every seller of every listing be required to produce identical documentation? Or is it enough that only the listing itself has the proper info?

Any time this has happened in the past (see Lithium Ion Battery test results), sellers have been asked to reach out to brands, who are totally unwilling to provide similar internal confidential documents.

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Seller_T1i2sUkgSUQKE
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Whats an example product?

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Seller_ZDGgATBGegBqy
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Exactly how do we do that? When the toothpaste that I am selling gets erroneously categorized as an emitter of radio frequencies, how do I prove that it is not?

BTW, I’m not joking. It is going to happen to somebody.

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Seller_KNxfxCeRAZH9N
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Do remote control cars (27mhz) or 2.4G count?

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Seller_ZDGgATBGegBqy
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Pesticides.

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Seller_g8fzedBFu25kg
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Change the wording before posting in the forums. It only takes a minute. “This will affect some products YOU offer or have previously offered.”

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Seller_ToPPYvOWlyp9j
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Any book touting “Golden Days of Radio” - we have a couple similar titles in stock and sold a few in the past- will now have to get an FCC certification

Does this remind anyone of the pesticide debacle? Sorry-didn’t realize @rms had already mentioned same.

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Seller_plNnHNTYtjQwE
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When are you going to start protecting sellers? Enhance the seller experience?

:thinking:

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Seller_plNnHNTYtjQwE
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When are you going to start protecting sellers? Enhance the seller experience?

:thinking:

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Seller_oEw5wUNHgJxxP
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This may affect some products you offer or have previously offered.

Words mean things. If a seller does not, and has never sold a product that emits a radio frequency then they will not be affected.

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Seller_oEw5wUNHgJxxP
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This may affect some products you offer or have previously offered.

Words mean things. If a seller does not, and has never sold a product that emits a radio frequency then they will not be affected.

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Seller_TyNPnzv9SaYa3
In reply to: News_Amazon's post

Of course we all know Amazon will start taking down “radio flyer” wagons for not having FCC permits.
Radiohead albums
And everything made by RadioShack.

1150
user profile
Seller_TyNPnzv9SaYa3
In reply to: News_Amazon's post

Of course we all know Amazon will start taking down “radio flyer” wagons for not having FCC permits.
Radiohead albums
And everything made by RadioShack.

1150
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user profile
Seller_C0GRUpc9RWRSt
In reply to: News_Amazon's post

Will every seller of every listing be required to produce identical documentation? Or is it enough that only the listing itself has the proper info?

Any time this has happened in the past (see Lithium Ion Battery test results), sellers have been asked to reach out to brands, who are totally unwilling to provide similar internal confidential documents.

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Seller_C0GRUpc9RWRSt
In reply to: News_Amazon's post

Will every seller of every listing be required to produce identical documentation? Or is it enough that only the listing itself has the proper info?

Any time this has happened in the past (see Lithium Ion Battery test results), sellers have been asked to reach out to brands, who are totally unwilling to provide similar internal confidential documents.

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Seller_T1i2sUkgSUQKE
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Whats an example product?

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Seller_T1i2sUkgSUQKE
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Whats an example product?

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Seller_ZDGgATBGegBqy
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Exactly how do we do that? When the toothpaste that I am selling gets erroneously categorized as an emitter of radio frequencies, how do I prove that it is not?

BTW, I’m not joking. It is going to happen to somebody.

530
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Seller_ZDGgATBGegBqy
In reply to: News_Amazon's post

Exactly how do we do that? When the toothpaste that I am selling gets erroneously categorized as an emitter of radio frequencies, how do I prove that it is not?

BTW, I’m not joking. It is going to happen to somebody.

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Seller_KNxfxCeRAZH9N
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Do remote control cars (27mhz) or 2.4G count?

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Seller_KNxfxCeRAZH9N
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Do remote control cars (27mhz) or 2.4G count?

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Seller_ZDGgATBGegBqy
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Pesticides.

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Seller_ZDGgATBGegBqy
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Pesticides.

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Seller_g8fzedBFu25kg
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Change the wording before posting in the forums. It only takes a minute. “This will affect some products YOU offer or have previously offered.”

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Seller_g8fzedBFu25kg
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Change the wording before posting in the forums. It only takes a minute. “This will affect some products YOU offer or have previously offered.”

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Seller_ToPPYvOWlyp9j
In reply to: News_Amazon's post

Any book touting “Golden Days of Radio” - we have a couple similar titles in stock and sold a few in the past- will now have to get an FCC certification

Does this remind anyone of the pesticide debacle? Sorry-didn’t realize @rms had already mentioned same.

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Seller_ToPPYvOWlyp9j
In reply to: News_Amazon's post

Any book touting “Golden Days of Radio” - we have a couple similar titles in stock and sold a few in the past- will now have to get an FCC certification

Does this remind anyone of the pesticide debacle? Sorry-didn’t realize @rms had already mentioned same.

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