They posted a list of products according to documents: where the rejection letter is enough, and where they won't be allowed to sell without a declaration
An important guideline has appeared on the side of marketplace sellers: a detailed list of product types is publicly available for which the site can request supporting documents when placing cards. The reference book is compiled in the form of a large table (broken down into categories of 1-3 levels) and shows where a rejection letter or a voluntary certificate is sufficient, and where a full-fledged declaration/certificate of conformity or even a certificate of state registration is required.
Why is this important right now? Because in 2026, "document error" is one of the most expensive stop factors in e—com. You can burn money on advertising and logistics, but the card will run into moderation, restrictions, or hiding from the issue if the seller misjudged the requirements. Publishing the list solves two tasks at once:
- helps to plan the launch of the product range;
- reduces the risk of "surprises" when documents are requested after the first sales.
The structure of the list shows that the requirements are very different even within similar groups. For example, in some 18+ subcategories, there is a need for a declaration or CGR, and in a number of product types, the "rejection letter/voluntary certificate" options are allowed. Similarly, there are categories where the certificate of conformity is explicitly indicated as a mandatory document. That is, "does not require certification" in practice more often means not "nothing is needed at all", but that another supporting document (for example, a rejection letter) may be suitable, and this is a fundamental difference for the speed of market entry.
The key conclusion for foreign economic activity and procurement is that such a list should be used before placing an order at the factory. The correct sequence looks like this:
- identify the product type and category;
- understand which document is required;
- set the time/cost of receiving (or issuing a rejection letter);
- only after that, record the specification and the batch from the supplier.
This is especially true for imports from China: if the documents are needed "for the batch", and the goods are already on the way, you risk hanging on the launch and losing the season. For sellers who build an assortment based on high-speed deliveries, the list becomes a simple filter: which items can be displayed quickly, and which require a pre-prepared "documentary roadmap".
