Hello,
We would like to share an issue we have been experiencing, which has now affected multiple brands and is creating serious operational challenges for our business.
So far, this situation has occurred with:
* Larineco (5 ASINs restricted)
* BasedBodyWorks (2 ASINs restricted)
* Grande Johnson (1 ASIN affected)
In all cases:
* Products were sourced from Amazon.com, brand owners, or authorized distributors
* We had prior sales activity without any issues
* No customer complaints were received
However, the process we are facing is as follows:
1. Listings become restricted
2. We are asked to submit invoices via the “Request Approval” page
3. We upload invoices that match the stated requirements
4. Applications are rejected shortly after submission
5. Cases opened receive general responses without specific details
This has created some confusion on our side.
According to the approval page, invoices from Amazon.com (with sufficient quantity), manufacturers, or authorized distributors should be acceptable. However, in our experience, even when submitting such documents, approval is not granted.
As a result:
* Inventory remains stranded in FBA
* We are required to remove or dispose of products
* This leads to unexpected financial impact
We fully respect Amazon’s policies and understand that restrictions may apply. Our goal is simply to better understand the expectations so we can ensure full compliance moving forward.
Could an Amazon moderator please help clarify:
* Whether invoices from Amazon.com or brand-authorized sources are still considered valid
* If there are additional criteria that are not clearly stated on the approval page
* What specifically may be missing or insufficient in our submissions
We would greatly appreciate any guidance so we can align with the correct requirements and avoid similar situations in the future.
@Dougal_Amazon @Glenn_Amazon @Christine_Amazon
@JiAlex_Amazon @Sandy_Amazon
@CR_Amazon
@Josh_Amazon
@Ricardo_Amazon
@Daryl_Amazon
@Manny_Amazon
@Lola_Amazon
Thank you for your support.