Amazon limits the addition of new sellers in certain categories to ensure a high level of quality so that customers are able to buy with confidence from all sellers on Amazon. In order to sell organic foods, you will have to meet the requirements listed below. While our site-wide selling guidelines still apply, please note the additional requirements for this type of product.
This material is for informational purposes and you should not take it as a substitute for legal advice. We encourage you to consult your legal counsel for any concerns about the laws and regulations concerning your product. This material only reflects the position at the date of writing and requirements across the EU and in the UK may change – particularly in light of the developing position with Brexit. You should refer to current UK Brexit guidance about your products (see below) to learn more about changes that may affect you following the end of the transition period.
Seller Requirements
[Your business name as indicated on your certificate] is certified to sell organic foods by [the name of the control body who issued the certificate,] ([the control body's code]). Our certificate is available from our control body under the certificate reference [your certificate's unique number].
Missing, incorrect, or incomplete information may lead to suspension of your listings or account. For more information, please contact any one of the control bodies who has been appointed by your government's competent authority. Contact details, including control body codes, are available here .
In certain EU countries, and under very specific circumstances only, certain businesses may be exempt from certification. If this applies to you, please get a written confirmation from one of the control bodies appointed to make such statements. The list of appointed control bodies is available on the Europa OFIS website. The statement must clearly refer to the online sale of food products, via Amazon warehouses for FBA sellers or via a third-party website for MFN sellers. Amazon cannot accept statements from authorities not listed in the above list.
Suggested template: [The name of the control body] confirms that [your business name] is not required to be certified under EC 834/2007 and EC 889/2008 when [shipping organic foods to Amazon] [listing organic foods on the Amazon websites].
Spain-based sellers only: if your business is registered in Spain and you do not manufacture or otherwise own the product's brand, Amazon will not require proof of certification until further notice*. Instead, please provide a screenshot of the (AESAN website) proving that you are registered as a food business in Spain and confirm in writing that you hold and verify the certificates of the organic foods you list on Amazon.
*If you do hold a valid organic certificate in your name, you may still provide your certificate if you want to, as a complement to your food business registration.
If you meet all of the requirements listed above, request approval by sending your certificate via email to organic-certificate-approvals@amazon.co.uk. In your request, please provide the link to your own Storefront; your company name; and, if known, your Seller ID. By submitting your request, you confirm you have reviewed and understood the requirements listed above and you want to apply to sell organic foods. We may contact you to request additional information after you submit your request.
For products first made available in the UK on or before 31 December 2020, you must meet the following requirements.
Seller requirements:
[Your business name as indicated on your certificate] is certified to sell organic foods by [the name of the control body who issued the certificate,] ([the control body's code]). Our certificate is available from our control body under the certificate reference [your certificate's unique number].
Missing, incorrect or incomplete information may lead to suspension of your listings or account. For more information, contact any one of the control bodies who has been appointed by your Government's competent authority. Contact details, including control body codes, are available here.
In certain EU countries, and under very specific circumstances only, certain businesses may be exempt from certification. If this applies to you, please get a written confirmation from one of the control bodies appointed to make such statements. The list of appointed control bodies is available on the Europa OFIS website. The statement must clearly refer to the online sale of food products, via Amazon warehouses for FBA sellers or via a third-party website for MFN sellers. Amazon cannot accept statements from authorities not listed in the above list.
Suggested template: [The name of the control body] confirms that [your business name] is not required to be certified under EC 834/2007 and EC 889/2008 when [shipping organic foods to Amazon] [listing organic foods on the Amazon websites].
For products made available for the first time in the UK after 31 December 2020, different rules apply in: (1) Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) (“GB”); and (2) Northern Ireland (“NI”)
In GB, you must meet the following requirements.
Seller requirements
Your business name as indicated on your certificate] is certified to sell organic foods by [the name of the control body who issued the certificate,] ([the control body's code]). Our certificate is available from our control body under the certificate reference [your certificate's unique number]
Missing, incorrect or incomplete information may lead to suspension of your listings or account. For more information, please contact any one of the control bodies who has been appointed by UK Government. Contact details, including control body codes, are available here.
If you meet all of the requirements listed above, request approval by sending your certificate via e-mail to organic-certificate-approvals@amazon.co.uk . In your request, please provide the link to your own Storefront; your company name; and, if known, your Seller ID. By submitting your request, you confirm you have reviewed and understood the requirements listed above and you want to apply to sell organic foods. We may contact you to request additional information after you submit your request.
Note that different rules will apply in NI from 1 January 2021 as a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol. In particular:
The UK Government has released guidance on selling products in GB and NI. This guidance provides information for manufacturers, importers and distributors regarding compliance requirements from 1 January 2021, including on:
We encourage you to review this guidance (linked below), alongside any other specific UK Government Guidance that applies to your product. You should consult your legal counsel if you have questions about how the laws and regulations apply to your products from 1 January 2021.
The Brexit guidance referred to above can be found here:
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NI