Listing Still Requires Approval After Application Was Approved (Grocery & Gourmet Foods)
I applied and was approved to sell in the Grocery & Gourmet Foods category. However, when I try to list my product, I’m still being asked to submit a request for category approval — even though my application was already approved.
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
1. Successfully submitted the required invoice and documentation.
2. Got confirmation that my application to sell in the category was approved.
The listing is still flagged with the message: “Request selling approval for policy compliance
Reason: Product requires approval to sell"
Has anyone faced this? Is there a delay in Amazon’s system recognizing the approval, or do I need to take another step?
Listing Still Requires Approval After Application Was Approved (Grocery & Gourmet Foods)
I applied and was approved to sell in the Grocery & Gourmet Foods category. However, when I try to list my product, I’m still being asked to submit a request for category approval — even though my application was already approved.
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
1. Successfully submitted the required invoice and documentation.
2. Got confirmation that my application to sell in the category was approved.
The listing is still flagged with the message: “Request selling approval for policy compliance
Reason: Product requires approval to sell"
Has anyone faced this? Is there a delay in Amazon’s system recognizing the approval, or do I need to take another step?
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Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Has anyone faced this? "
More and more sellers every day as Amazon tightens the screws and restricts more brands and categories.
"Is there a delay in Amazon’s system recognizing the approval, or do I need to take another step?"
There is NO delay in this case. You need to pay attention to the changing landscape here.
THE AMAZON TWO STEP -- A NEW DANCE FOR SELLERS
More and more frequently Amazon is taking a TWO STEP approach and you are probably caught with not doing one of the steps (or either one!)
You are confusing AMAZON allowing you to list (or at least "ungate") an item or category and actually being APPROVED to sell a product. Amazon might ungate you for a CATEGORY, but there can be 100's of brands in the category and they ALL have their own restrictions.
AMAZON is only interested in FEES. They will allow a chimpanzee to list if it means they collect $$$$$.
Additionally, brands that you COULD sell yesterday may be restricted today or next week. Amazon is a moving target to deal with.
DO YOU have an LOA from the brand allowing you to sell on here?
If you have an LOA that specifically says you can sell on Amazon you MIGHT survive listing items.
More and more brands are providing a "whitelist" of their approved sellers and if YOU are NOT on the list you will be stopped in your tracks and probably hit with an IP violation.
DID YOU source from AUTHORIZED wholesale sources that your rep at the brand says are OK? You DO have a sales rep at the brand, don't you?
NOTE the verification is required from the brand that the source is legitimate and authorized, NOT from one of those touted on TikTok and YouTube as having "thousands of brands and products" that assures you that they are authorized.
If you have watched any YouTube or TikTok videos FORGET everything you saw there.
Spend hours/days on Seller U and read the Forum to see all the really creative ways rookies and experienced sellers find to get suspended by ignoring the advice above!
https://sell.amazon.com/learn
If you don't already have the above requirements in place you are probably going to have stranded inventory (if you do FBA) and a suspended account.
ALSO SEE THIS POST ON GETTING APPROVALS FROM AMAZON
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/b559e6e2-3935-43d1-942e-f9ac8d963394
In the meantime, BEFORE you destroy your account go into vacation mode and study for the next month or two --
Glenn_Amazon
Hi there @Seller_kvGwIziOQbH0D,
I'm sorry you are still having issues listing this product after getting approval. For some products there are multiple approvals required in order to list the product. If you provide your most recent Seller Support case on this issue I will review and see what options I can offer. Thank you for your understanding.
-Glenn
