Key Points:

• To sell Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products, you may need to submit documentation through the Qualification Center. Requirements vary depending on your role as a seller.
• Kids' Bikes, Cycling Child Seats, and Kids' Helmets require you to upload specific compliance documents (like a Children's Product Certificate (CPC)) directly during the Product Listing process.
• For help with the review process and rejection handling, see Your Guide to Category Qualification.

This document outlines the requirements for selling Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products on TikTok Shop. These requirements help ensure product safety for customers and help sellers comply with laws and regulations. Sports and outdoor recreation products are also subject to our Restricted Products Policy. Sellers must comply with both this document and the Restricted Products Policy when listing sports and outdoor recreation products.

Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products

These requirements apply to the following types of sports and outdoor recreation products:

1. Protective Hearing Devices

(Starters' Hearing Protectors)

2. Products with CO₂

(such as Bicycle CO₂ Pumps)

3. Helmets

For selling pesticides and other EPA labeling products, see Pesticides Requirements.

Requirements To Sell Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products

You may be required to pass a category qualification process to sell Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products on our platform. This process involves submitting documentation that shows you are qualified to sell in this category.
Detailed requirements are outlined in collapsible sections below. Please expand each section to view the necessary information.

Protective Hearing Devices

This section outlines the requirements for selling protective hearing devices. These devices are designed to reduce sound levels when worn. All protective hearing devices listed on TikTok Shop must comply with applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Manufacturers and Importers

If you are applying to sell protective hearing devices you manufactured or imported, you may be required to submit the following documents:

Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC)

Manufacturers or importers may be required to submit a valid Certification of Compliance or Conformity (COC) that meets the following requirements:

• Issued within the last 2 years
• Matches the product category you intend to sell
• Clearly describes the tested product, including detailed specifications
• Tested to US EPA standards to secure American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S3.19-1974 or ANSI/ASA S12.6-2016 certification
• Includes the name and address of the accredited testing laboratory
• The product described in the report must match the product shown in the photos

Product and Packaging Images

Manufacturers and importers may be required to submit a complete set of images showing the product and its packaging, including all information displayed on them.

• The label must clearly show the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)
• All text on the packaging and label must be clear, legible, and in English

Resellers

If you are applying to sell protective hearing devices as a reseller, you may be required to submit the following documents:

Purchase Invoice

Resellers may be required to submit a legible purchase invoice issued by the product’s manufacturer. The invoice must meet all of the following requirements:

• Include the supplier’s company name and address
• Clearly describe the product being listed on TikTok Shop
• Be issued within the last 365 days
• Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop

Product and Packaging Images

Resellers may be required to submit a complete set of images showing the product and its packaging, including all information displayed on them.

• The label must clearly show the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)
• All text on the packaging and label must be clear, legible, and in English

Products with CO₂

This section outlines the requirements for selling sports and outdoor recreation products that contain carbon dioxide (CO₂), including:

• Bicycle CO₂ Pump
  

Manufacturers and Importers

If you are applying to sell sports and outdoor recreation products with CO₂ that you manufactured or imported, you must submit the following documents:

Certification from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Manufacturers and importers must provide an unaltered and clearly legible DOT certification. The certification must include the following information:

• Supplier’s name and address
• Issued by the US Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Certification is valid at the time of submission (not past the expiration date)
• Matches the product category you intend to sell
• Clearly states that the product to be transported contains carbon dioxide
• Written in English

Product Test Report or Certification by a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)-Accredited Laboratory

Manufacturers and importers must submit a product test report or certification issued by a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)-accepted laboratory (see list of CPSC-approved laboratories).
The submitted report must be legible, unaltered, and meet all of the following requirements:

• Includes the supplier’s name and address
• Issued by a recognized CPSC-accepted laboratory
• Issued within the past 2 years
• Matches the product category you intend to sell
• Provides a clear description and details of the product to be transported
• Written in English

Resellers

If you are applying to sell sports and outdoor recreation products with CO₂ as a reseller, you must submit the following document:

Purchase Invoice

You must submit a legible purchase invoice issued by the product’s manufacturer. The invoice must meet all of the following requirements:

• Include the supplier’s company name and address
• Clearly describe the product being listed on TikTok Shop
• Be issued within the last 365 days
• Be written in a language supported by TikTok Shop

Eclipse Glasses

You must be authorized by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) to manufacture and sell eclipse glasses on TikTok Shop. You will also need to submit the following documentation:

• A test certificate showing compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2
• The company named on the test certificate must appear on the AAS’s list of approved manufacturers and sellers
• Product images must clearly display the following statements directly on the product:
  • Meets the Requirements for ISO 12312-2
  • Conforms to and meets the Transmission Requirements of ISO 12312-2, Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun
  • Conformité Européenne (CE) Marking

Helmets

Refer to the table below for specific requirements based on helmet type and seller type:

While adult helmets are approved via general Category Qualification, Kids' Helmets are designated products. You must submit your Children's Product Certificate (CPC) and Lab Test Reports directly during the Product Listing process. Do not use the Qualification Center for kids' helmets.

Kids' Bikes and Cycling Child Seats

Kids' Bikes and Cycling Child Seats are designated products and require listing-level qualification.
You must provide the following documents during the Product Listing process for every individual item:

• Children's Product Certificate (CPC): Must be issued within the last 365 days and list all applicable safety rules. TikTok Shop must not be listed as the importer or responsible party.
• Children's Product Test Report: Must be from a CPSC-accepted lab, showing a "Pass" result for all applicable standards. The product name and model on the report must exactly match your product listing.

Do not submit these documents in the Qualification Center. They must be uploaded when creating the specific product listing.

Other Sports and Outdoor Recreation Products

Refer to the following documents for requirements based on your product category:

• Pet Supplies: Includes animal nutritional supplements and remedies
• Kids Fashion Products: Includes children's sportswear, protective gear, and sports equipment
• Beauty and Personal Care Products: Includes hygiene, cleaning, and personal care products
• Electronic Products: Includes electrical measuring devices, heart rate monitors, lamps, and sports electronics
• Shelf-Stable Food and Beverages: Includes items such as freeze-dried foods
• Medical Devices and Medical Supplies: Includes first-aid kits, emergency kits, walking poles, hiking sticks, sports eyewear, and support sleeves

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

Claiming electrical safety without approved testing or certification violates these requirements. Tests and certifications must come from recognized electrical safety or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) laboratories. Products are also in violation if they have inaccurate or fraudulent labeling.
We regularly review shops for compliance with this document and our Restricted Products Policy. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Rejecting your category qualification application
• Deducting points from your Account Health Rating
• Removing product listings
• Revoking your access to offer products for sale
• Issuing refunds to customers

For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. To appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section for guidance.