Dangerous goods review process (hazmat)

The information you provided outlines the process for reviewing and classifying products as dangerous goods when using Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. Here's a summary of the key points:

1. **Catalogue Information and Review:** Amazon's Dangerous Goods team reviews each ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) that is converted to Fulfilled by Amazon to identify products that may be considered dangerous goods. The primary way of identifying such products is through the information provided in the product's catalogue, including product descriptions, bullet points, and images.

2. **Complete and Accurate Information:** Sellers are required to provide complete and accurate information when creating a listing or converting it to FBA. This includes detailed product descriptions, bullet points, and images. If there are changes to the catalogue information, another review may be necessary, and the product may be reclassified.

3. **Review Time and Requirements:** Products with complete and correct dangerous goods information are typically reviewed and classified within two business days. However, products with incomplete, inaccurate, or conflicting information may be blocked for sale through FBA. In such cases, sellers may be required to upload a safety data sheet (SDS) or an exemption sheet. Exemption sheets are used for batteries and battery-powered products, as well as products without harmful chemicals.

4. **Providing Documentation:** Providing a valid safety data sheet when creating an FBA listing can help avoid delays. If your product is identified as a possible dangerous good while inventory is already in an Amazon fulfilment centre, you will be notified by email and given 14 working days to provide the requested documentation. Failure to provide the documentation within this period may result in the disposal of inventory at the seller's expense.

5. **Reasons for Product Review:** Products may be flagged for dangerous goods review for various reasons, including:

- Lack of detailed battery information for products that require batteries.

- Mention of batteries on the product detail page or in buyer reviews, requiring a battery exemption sheet.

- Inclusion of other potentially hazardous items with the product, such as screen cleaner or aerosol, necessitating the provision of a safety data sheet.

6. **Checking Classification Status:** Sellers can use the "Look up an ASIN" tool to check the classification status of their FBA ASIN, whether it is categorized as a dangerous good, non-dangerous good, or if additional documentation is required.

7. **Disagreeing with Results:** If sellers disagree with the results of a product review, they can upload a new safety data sheet or exemption sheet to support their claim.

It's important for sellers to understand and comply with these requirements to ensure the safe storage, handling, and transport of products through the FBA program and to meet regulatory and safety standards.