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Amazon household chemical listing compliance, checked before Amazon checks it

Checked against EPA pesticide (FIFRA) and TSCA rules, CPSC hazardous-substance and child-resistant packaging rules, CARB, California SB 258 and the FTC Green Guides.

Household & Garden Chemicals
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Household & Garden Chemicals product from the Verid8 test catalog
ChemicalsTitle
Critical

All-Purpose Cleaner – Kills 99.9% of Germs, Lemon, 32 oz

Pesticidal claim with no EPA registration
§ FIFRA §12(a)(1)(A) · 40 CFR 152.15
Suggested rewriteAll-Purpose Cleaner – Removes Grease and Grime, Lemon, 32 oz

Which household chemical products does Verid8 cover?

Verid8 detects each product’s sub-type and applies the rules for it. If it can’t tell, it asks you.

  • Disinfectants & cleaners
  • Insect & weed killers
  • Treated articles
  • Pesticide devices
  • Pet flea & tick
  • Fertilizers
  • Aerosols
  • Art materials
Coverage

What does Verid8 check on a household chemical listing?

01

Listing copy and claims

  • Pesticidal claims such as “kills 99.9% of germs” without EPA registration
  • Treated-article claims that protect people
  • “Non-toxic”, “biodegradable” and other green claims
  • Cancelled active ingredients
02

Label and images

  • EPA Reg. No. and Est. No.
  • Signal word and precautionary statements
  • FHSA warning panel
  • CARB date code
03

Documents and obligations

  • EPA and state registrations
  • Safety data sheet
  • Child-resistant packaging report
  • Safer Choice certificate, if claimed
Example findings

What does a scan catch in household chemical listings?

Real findings from our planted-violation test listings. The brands are fictitious; the rules are not.

ChemicalsTitle
Critical

All-Purpose Cleaner – Kills 99.9% of Germs, Lemon, 32 oz

Pesticidal claim with no EPA registration
§ FIFRA §12(a)(1)(A) · 40 CFR 152.15
Suggested rewriteAll-Purpose Cleaner – Removes Grease and Grime, Lemon, 32 oz
ChemicalsImage 3 · label
Critical

Label shows EPA Reg. No. 98765-12; no match in EPA’s registry.

EPA Reg. No. not found in EPA’s PPLS
§ FIFRA §12 · live EPA PPLS check
Suggested rewriteUse the Reg. No. of the registered product, or remove the pesticidal claims.
ChemicalsBullet 2
High

Antimicrobial cutting board protects your family from E. coli.

Treated-article claim that protects people
§ 40 CFR 152.25(a)
Suggested rewriteAntimicrobial additive protects the board itself from odor-causing bacteria.
ChemicalsBullet 4
Medium

Non-toxic, biodegradable formula, safe for the whole family.

Unqualified environmental claims
§ FTC Green Guides · 16 CFR 260.8, 260.10
Suggested rewriteQualify each claim with the test that supports it, or remove it.
Amazon

What does Amazon require for household chemical listings?

The main Amazon requirements for this category. Verid8 checks the listing side of each one.

Check in Seller Central ↗
Pesticide markingAmazon asks pesticide sellers to declare registration status and the EPA Reg. No. in the pesticide marking attribute.
Dangerous goods reviewFlammable, corrosive and aerosol products need a safety data sheet for Amazon’s hazmat review.
Prohibited productsUnregistered pesticides, cancelled actives and restricted-use pesticides can’t be sold.
State registrationsMost states require their own pesticide registration before sale into the state.
Rules and sources

Which regulators and rules apply?

EPAFIFRA · 40 CFR 152, 156Pesticide registration and labelingEPA40 CFR 152.25(a)Treated articles exemptionEPATSCAChemical substancesCPSCFHSA · 16 CFR 1500Hazardous substance labelingCPSCPPPA · 16 CFR 1700Child-resistant packagingCARBConsumer products regulationVOC limits and date codesCaliforniaSB 258Cleaning Product Right to Know ActFTCGreen Guides · 16 CFR 260Environmental marketing claims
Related rulesEach rule gets its own page in the public rule library: the rule in plain English, its source, and a violating and a compliant example.
FAQ

Chemicals compliance questions

Do I need an EPA registration number to sell a disinfectant on Amazon?

Yes. A product that claims to kill, repel or control germs or pests is a pesticide under FIFRA and needs EPA registration, and Amazon asks for the Reg. No.

What is Amazon’s pesticide marking attribute?

A listing field where you declare whether the product is a registered pesticide, a treated article or exempt, with the EPA Reg. No. Verid8 checks what you entered against the listing’s claims.

Is a treated article a pesticide?

Not if its claims only protect the article itself. Claims that protect people, such as killing E. coli on a cutting board, end the exemption (40 CFR 152.25(a)).

Can I call a cleaner “non-toxic”?

Only with a qualification you can support. The FTC Green Guides treat “non-toxic” as a claim about people and the environment.

What is the difference between an EPA Reg. No. and an Est. No.?

The Reg. No. identifies the registered product; the Est. No. identifies the facility that made it. Both belong on the label.

Does Verid8 check EPA registration numbers?

Yes, live against EPA’s Pesticide Product Label System (PPLS).

Related guides

All guides →
GuideTreated Articles and Pesticide Devices: Antimicrobial Claims Amazon AllowsGuideNon-Toxic, Biodegradable and VOC-Free: Cleaning Product Claims Amazon FlagsGuideAmazon Hazmat Review: SDS, FHSA Signal Words and Child-Resistant PackagingGuideSelling a 25(b) Minimum-Risk Pesticide on Amazon: Ingredients, Label and Claims
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