TikTok Shop Partner Laboratories & Testing Guide

Summary

What are the key seller responsibilities regarding product testing documentation on TikTok Shop?

  • Sellers must ensure products comply with laws and TikTok Shop policies, maintain valid testing documents, respond to requests timely, and bear all testing costs. Failure risks product suspension or removal.
  • TikTok Shop may request additional documents anytime, including cGMP certificates or safety datasheets, depending on product category.

What are the specific requirements and accepted criteria for test reports on TikTok Shop?

  • Test reports must be issued within 180 days, clearly identify the product and seller, match listing info, and not be expired or manipulated.
  • Accepted reports come from TikTok-approved partner labs, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited labs with proof, or in-house labs with valid cGMP certificates; unapproved labs require validation.

How does the compliance verification and submission process work for sellers on TikTok Shop?

  • Sellers receive notifications with product ID, category, deadline, and test scope, then can submit existing reports, initiate new testing with approved labs, or decline testing (risking suspension).
  • Partner labs validate reports or conduct testing; outcomes include Pass, Fail, or need for more info; validation fees apply and are paid by sellers.

What enforcement actions does TikTok Shop take if sellers fail to meet compliance requirements?

  • Non-compliance can lead to temporary suspension, permanent removal, reduced listing visibility, or account-level penalties for repeated violations.
  • Documentation from unreliable or restricted labs is automatically rejected; sellers must monitor approved lab lists to avoid submission issues.

What steps should sellers follow to submit compliance documentation or appeal enforcement decisions?

  • Sellers must upload required documents or initiate testing via Manage Your Compliance or contact their account manager, selecting the affected product ID.
  • Missing deadlines or failing to act may result in enforcement; timely and accurate submissions help maintain product availability and platform trust.
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To maintain a safe and compliant marketplace, TikTok Shop may require sellers to provide valid product testing documentation.

If you receive a notification requesting compliance documentation, you must demonstrate that the specified product meets applicable regulatory requirements and TikTok Shop policies.
Failure to provide valid documentation may result in product suspension or removal.

Here are Seller's Responsibilities

Each seller is responsible for:
  • Ensuring products meet all applicable laws and regulations as well as TikTok Shop policies
  • Maintaining valid, up-to-date testing documentation
  • Responding to compliance requests within the specified deadline
  • Bearing all costs associated with testing and validation
TikTok Shop may request additional testing or documentation at any time as part of ongoing compliance monitoring. This may include but are not restricted to cGMP certificates or batch production records or safety datasheets as appropriate for the category tested for. Please check the list of requirements carefully

The Requirements For Test Report

All submitted test reports must meet the following criteria:
  • Issued within the last 180 days (unless otherwise specified by category requirements)
  • Clearly identify the tested product (including brand and manufacturer details)
  • Match the product listing information and purchase invoice
  • Display the same company name and address as the selling account
If the seller is the manufacturer, the manufacturer listed on the report must match the selling account.
Incomplete, expired, manipulated, or unverifiable reports will be rejected.

Criteria For Accepted Test Reports

The test report you submit must be one of the following:
  1. A valid test report issued by a TikTok Shop Approved Partner Laboratory (listed below); or
  2. A valid test report issued by an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, together with proof of accreditation; or
  3. A valid test report from an in-house laboratory, plus a valid cGMP certificate compliant with 21 CFR 111 or 21 CFR 117.
If you use a laboratory that is not on our Partner Laboratory list, the report may be required to undergo validation by a TikTok Shop Approved Partner Laboratory before it is accepted.

The Compliance Verification Process

When a product is identified as requiring compliance verification, the following process applies:

Notification

You will receive a notification in Manage Your Compliance / Seller Center / email requiring submission or validation of testing documentation for specific Product ID(s).
Each request will include:
  • Product ID
  • Category
  • Documentation deadline
  • Required test scope
A grace period may apply depending on the product category and compliance trigger.

Seller Submission Options

You may choose one of the following paths:

Option A: Submit an Existing Test Report

  • Upload your Certificate of Analysis (COA) or test report to the notification in the Manage Your Compliance Center or to the form attached in the email you would have received
  • Confirm the report meets TikTok Shop requirements
  • Select a Partner Laboratory (if validation is required)
If validation is required, the Partner Laboratory will review your documentation and provide a verification outcome.
Validation fees may apply and are borne by the seller.

Option B: Initiate New Testing with a Partner Laboratory

If you do not have an acceptable report:
  • Select a TikTok Shop Approved Partner Laboratory
  • Provide required contact and business details
  • Agree to laboratory testing and validation fees
The selected laboratory will contact you directly to coordinate sample submission and testing.
Typical testing timelines vary by product category. During the defined compliance window, your product may remain conditionally live unless otherwise specified.

Option C: Decline Testing

If you choose not to proceed with testing or fail to submit valid documentation:
  • Your product may be suspended or removed from sale
  • Sales may be blocked until compliance is restored
Explicit confirmation may be required before submission.

Partner Laboratory Validation

For applicable cases:
  • Partner laboratories will validate submitted reports or conduct new testing
  • Results are communicated directly to TikTok Shop
  • Outcomes may include Pass, Fail, or Additional Information Required
TikTok Shop does not accept self-verified documentation.

The Enforcement Process

The following actions may occur if compliance requirements are not met:
  • Temporary product suspension
  • Permanent product removal
  • Reduced listing visibility
  • Account-level enforcement for repeated non-compliance
Products supported by documentation from laboratories identified by regulatory authorities as unreliable may be automatically rejected.
TikTok Shop may update its list of accepted or restricted laboratories based on regulatory findings, data integrity concerns, or policy updates.

Here Are TikTok Shop Approved Partner Laboratories

The following laboratories are currently recognized as approved testing partners:
We continuously evaluate laboratory capabilities, capacity, and accreditation status, and may update or expand this list as needed to meet evolving regulatory requirements and changing business demands.

Note: Suspended or Restricted Laboratories

TikTok Shop may decline documentation issued by laboratories that:
  • Are subject to regulatory data integrity concerns
  • Have received enforcement actions impacting report reliability
  • Fail to meet authentication standards
Lab name
Lab address
Mid-Link Testing Company
Rongda Science Park No 51, 1/F Block B, 9th Street, Tianjin Shi 300457, China
Sanitation & Environmental Technology Institute of Soochow University Ltd.
88 Zhenbei Road, Suzhou Shi, Jiangsu Sheng 215153, China
Raptim Research Pvt. Ltd
A-226 / A-242, TTC Industrial Area, Mahape, M.I.D.C., Navi Mumbai 400710, Maharashtra, India
Synapse Labs Pvt. Ltd
S. No. 21/5, Majestic Plaza, Near Nyati Empire Bypass Road, Kharadi, Pune 411014, Maharashtra, India
Panexcell Clinical Lab / Synchron Research Services
R-374, TTC MIDC Rabale, Navi Mumbai 400701, Maharashtra, India
Semler Research
2nd Floor, Swagat Plaza-II, Iscon-Bopal Road, Ambli, Ahmedabad 380054, Gujarat, India
Bay Area Compliance Laboratories Corp. (Dongguan)
No. 76, 2nd Floor, Jayanagar 4th Block, 10th Main, Bangalore 560011, Karnataka, India
Shenzhen LCS Compliance Testing Laboratory Ltd.
Room 101/201, Building A, and Room 301, Building C, Juji Industrial Park, Yabianxueziwei, Shajing Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Zhejiang U-Products Certificate & Testing Co., Ltd.
No. 99 Huamu Road, HuiLong Village, Huangjiabu Town, Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
Shenzhen JLA Testing Co., Ltd.
No. 306, Junxin Road 2500107, Niuhu Community, Guanlan Subdistrict, Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Dongguan True Safety Testing Co., Ltd.
Room 201, No.20, East of Houjie Avenue, Houjie, Dongguan, Guangdong, China
Fujian Berton Testing Service Co., Ltd.
Building 2, No.23, Xinye Road,Wuping,Longyan, Fujian China
Shenzhen GTT Testing Technology Co.,Ltd.
3F, Building C, Shenghengji Industrial Park, No. 137 Fuyuan 1st Road, Fuhai Street Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen Zhongan Quality Inspection and Certification Co., Ltd.
Room 301 & 313, No. 20, Xinhe Road, Xinqiao Street, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
ShenZhen PinXin Detection Technology CO.,LTD
A602, No. 3 Xinyu Road, Xiangshan Community, Xinqiao Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen Huaqiang Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
Room 1, 7th Floor, Block B, Huaqiang Plaza, No. 1019 Huaqiangbei Road, Huahang Community, Huaqiangbei Subdistrict, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangzhou Province, 518000
Shenzhen HUAK Testing Technology Co., Ltd.
1-2/F., Building B2, Junfeng Zhongcheng Zhizao Innovation Park, Heping Community, Fuhai Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
This list is dynamic and subject to change. It is your responsibility to monitor updates and ensure your documentation is issued by a compliant laboratory.
Documentation issued by restricted entities will not be accepted across any product category.

Steps to Submit Compliance Information or Appeal

To submit documentation or file an appeal:
  1. Go to Manage your Compliance / Contact your Account manager
  2. Navigate to Product Compliance / Account Health
  3. Select the affected Product ID
  4. Upload required documentation or initiate testing
Failure to complete required actions by the stated deadline may result in enforcement.
TikTok Shop is committed to providing customers with safe, reliable, and compliant products. Working with approved laboratories and maintaining accurate testing documentation helps protect buyers, support regulatory alignment, and strengthen trust across the platform.