Which Goods Cannot Be Sold on Marketplaces

Marketplaces apply both outright bans and restrictions. Outright banned: weapons, narcotic and psychotropic substances, prescription medicines, tobacco and nicotine (with platform-specific caveats), perishables and other items from the platform's stop list. Another group of goods is restricted — they may only be sold with documents, certification or Chestny Znak labeling (Russia's mandatory product traceability system). Selling banned goods leads to the product being pulled and to blocks that can reach the seller account.

In short: weapons, narcotics, prescription medicines, tobacco and the like are banned. Restricted goods may be sold only with documents and labeling.

• Weapons, ammunition, explosives and pyrotechnics.
• Narcotic, psychotropic and potent substances.
• Prescription medicines.
• Tobacco, nicotine and related products (per the platform's rules).
• Perishable food and other items from the stop list.

• Certification and declarations of conformity (see certification).
• Chestny Znak labeling for the categories subject to it (see Chestny Znak).
• Proof of brand rights for branded goods.

"Which goods are prohibited on marketplaces?" Weapons, narcotic and psychotropic substances, prescription medicines, tobacco and nicotine (with caveats), perishables and other items from the platform's stop list.

"Which goods can only be sold with documents?" Those requiring certification, declarations of conformity or Chestny Znak labeling. Without the documents they will be pulled from sale.

"What happens if you sell a prohibited product?" The product is pulled from sale and sanctions follow, up to a seller account block. Depending on the category, there can also be legal consequences.

"Where can I see the current list of bans?" In the offer agreement and the rules inside your seller account. The lists differ between Wildberries and Ozon and are updated periodically.