Suspension riskPI-13 · Prohibited Items Policy
Pesticides and regulated chemical substances require compliance with applicable laws and may be prohibited
What Etsy says
Due to the potential harm caused by hazardous materials and devices, as well as complex legal and shipping regulations surrounding such materials, hazardous materials and devices are prohibited on Etsy. This includes pesticides and regulated chemical compounds.Read Etsy's full Prohibited Items Policy
How to stay compliant
- Delist any product that is a pesticide, herbicide, insecticide, or regulated chemical compound.
- If you sell cleaning or craft products, verify that chemical ingredients do not fall under EPA registration requirements.
- Review shipping carrier restrictions — many regulated chemicals are also subject to carrier-level prohibitions beyond Etsy's marketplace rules.
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