Branded Listings Selling Non Branded Items
Is it against Amazon policy to sell Non Branded items on branded listings?
I have two large competitors doing this.
My understanding is the brand on the listing should be permanently affixed on the physical product or packaging?
The competitors are stripping out every possible cost of production including selling generic items under branded listings, thinning out magnetic backings to the products while claiming they are a certain thickness etc etc all the while propping up listings with fake reviews. Doing this they benefit from lower production costs, shipping, storage and fba fees allowing them to sell very cheaply and squeeze the market.
Amazon's brand policy states the following "Branding on products and packaging must also be permanently affixed."
"Sellers are prohibited from using a misrepresentation of an existing brand on their ASINs. For example, you cannot use Amaz0nB4$1c$ in your ASIN’s brand attribute if you are trying to list an AmazonBasics product."
But it also states the following so it's confusing.
"If your products or packaging are not branded, but you have a registered trademark for your brand, you can enroll in Brand Registry, which will allow you to list ASINs with your brand’s name as the brand value."
Although the brand have a registered trademark it was not registered by these two companies.
Branded Listings Selling Non Branded Items
Is it against Amazon policy to sell Non Branded items on branded listings?
I have two large competitors doing this.
My understanding is the brand on the listing should be permanently affixed on the physical product or packaging?
The competitors are stripping out every possible cost of production including selling generic items under branded listings, thinning out magnetic backings to the products while claiming they are a certain thickness etc etc all the while propping up listings with fake reviews. Doing this they benefit from lower production costs, shipping, storage and fba fees allowing them to sell very cheaply and squeeze the market.
Amazon's brand policy states the following "Branding on products and packaging must also be permanently affixed."
"Sellers are prohibited from using a misrepresentation of an existing brand on their ASINs. For example, you cannot use Amaz0nB4$1c$ in your ASIN’s brand attribute if you are trying to list an AmazonBasics product."
But it also states the following so it's confusing.
"If your products or packaging are not branded, but you have a registered trademark for your brand, you can enroll in Brand Registry, which will allow you to list ASINs with your brand’s name as the brand value."
Although the brand have a registered trademark it was not registered by these two companies.
9 replies
Seller_ChZL6Aea85Cad
Hi @Quincy_Amazon
Would you be able clarify if it's acceptable to sell non branded items on branded listings?
Thanks in advance
Sean
Seller_ChZL6Aea85Cad
Hi Guys,
Would one of you be so kind to advise me on my query above?
@April_Amazon
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Thanks in advance, Sean
Nano_Amazon
Hello @Seller_ChZL6Aea85Cad
Thanks for reaching out to Amazon Forums. Amazon's Brand Registry policy states that sellers must only use branded content and intellectual property on listings registered with Amazon's Brand Registry. Selling non-branded products on a branded listing would be considered brand abuse and is prohibited.
The appropriate way to sell both branded and non-branded products is to create separate listings for each, ensuring full transparency for customers.
Fell free to also contact our seller support team if you have further questions on this topic.
Regards,
Nano