A haulier outsourced its compliance and lost its licence
A UK and EU road haulage operator had its operator’s licence revoked after regulators found it had outsourced core compliance duties to Amazon’s logistics systems without independent oversight, per trade reporting on 25 September 2026. It is one operator’s case, but the principle reaches any brand leaning on a partner.
Amazon wants you selling in every market on day one
Amazon introduced Global from Day One infrastructure at Amazon Accelerate 2026 on 24 September 2026, aimed at helping third-party sellers launch in several countries at once, alongside AI-powered compliance assistance and new Business Deals for B2B buyers. Initial rollout scope was not specified.
Your Listing Is Not Proof Your Cosmetics Are Compliant in Europe
A Reuters investigation published on 16 September 2026 found more than 20 skin-lightening products already flagged for prohibited mercury levels still listed on Amazon, Temu and TikTok Shop, including in France and Belgium. A live listing is not evidence that a formula is permitted in the market it ships to.
TikTok Shop’s US Enforcement Changes Are Already Live
TikTok Shop’s September policy digest confirms four US enforcement changes that took effect between 28 July and 17 August 2026: wider Account Health Rating scoring, enforcement against unverified and residential delivery addresses, an FCC-driven electronics restriction and new Creator-side policies.
Amazon Demands Seller Insurance From the First Sale
From 2 November 2026 Amazon requires sellers in its enhanced-safety categories to carry at least USD 1 million in commercial liability cover from the first sale, removing the USD 10,000 monthly gross proceeds trigger. Children’s products, cosmetics and ingestibles, and lithium battery products are in scope on the US marketplace.
Amazon Pan-EU FBA Triggers VAT Obligations in 7 Countries at Once
Amazon Pan-EU FBA triggers VAT registration obligations in up to seven EU countries the moment stock is stored there — not when the first sale happens. OSS doesn’t replace these local registrations, and Amazon can move inventory between countries without notice. With lead times of up to 6 months in Spain and Poland, most US brands only discover the requirement after the fact.