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Tag: Regulations

Regulations Hit Sellers Shipping to Europe

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Ina Steiner
Paperwork

Etsy warned sellers that those shipping to countries in the EU (European Union) face new requirements that presumably apply to sellers on any platform. In an announcement on Tuesday, Etsy wrote: “We wanted to let […]

3 CommentsNews, Tax and Legal IssueseBay, Etsy, EU regulation, Regulations

Etsy Reminds Sellers of Product Safety Compliance

February 14, 2022 Ina Steiner
Etsy

Etsy reminded sellers last month that they are ultimately responsible for the safety and compliance of their products, and it provided information and resources to help sellers comply with legal requirements. Etsy focused on product […]

Marketplaces, NewsCPSC, Etsy, Product Safety compliance, Regulations

Sell Vaping Items? Proposal Would Restrict Mailing of E-Cigs

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Ina Steiner
USPS

The USPS proposed restrictions on e-cigarettes and vaping products, and the public has a chance to comment on the proposed rule by March 22, 2021. The US Postal Service published the following post this week […]

News, ShippingRegulations, Shipping, USPS, Vaping

Etsy Advises Sellers about New Regulations on Toys

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 Ina Steiner
Etsy

Etsy advised sellers about new requirements coming into effect in July for toys, noting that listings on its marketplace are automatically set to ship worldwide unless updated by the seller, regardless of the seller’s location. […]

2 CommentsMarketplaces, News, Tax and Legal IssuesEtsy, EU regulation, Regulations

Virus Repellant Could Get eBay Seller Jail Time

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Ina Steiner
eBay

An eBay seller pleaded guilty in connection with selling a lanyard that falsely claimed to protect against viruses. In its announcement, the Department of Justice said the seller listed for sale on eBay an unregistered […]

Marketplaces, News, Tax and Legal IssuesAmazon, eBay, pesticides, Regulations

New California Regulation Hits eBay Sellers

August 28, 2018 Ina Steiner
eBay

eBay advised sellers of new regulations from the state of California that impact sellers who list products containing certain substances. As a result of California Proposition 65, which takes effect on August 30, 2018, eBay […]

11 CommentsMarketplaces, News, Tax and Legal IssueseBay, Regulation, Regulations

Sellers Should Heed Regulatory Actions against Amazon

September 27, 2016July 18, 2017 Ina Steiner

Amazon is in trouble again for shipping dangerous goods, this time in the UK, and there’s a lesson there for all sellers, even if they aren’t shipping lithium batteries. Amazon was fined this month 65,000 […]

Marketplaces, News, Tax and Legal IssuesAmazon, Regulations

Online Sellers: Beware Vaping Crackdown

September 21, 2016July 18, 2017 Ina Steiner

The FDA is cracking down on those who sell vaping-related products to minors, including online sellers. It began enforcing new federal regulations that make it illegal nationwide to sell e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco, and other […]

News, Tax and Legal IssuesRegulations, Vaping


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