Starting October 26, 2026, Amazon will introduce new mandatory compliance questions that must be answered when creating or editing listings in certain categories. Four product areas are affected: cooling and freezing appliances as well as air conditioners (information on refrigerant), shock absorbers and gas-pressure dampers (information on the damping mechanism), markers and writing instruments (information on the ink), and pool and whirlpool chemicals (information on composition and packaging).
According to Amazon, the goal of this measure is a more reliable classification of dangerous goods, enabling more shipping options and reducing disposal costs. For existing listings, there is no action required before the cutoff date: the new questions will appear automatically the next time a relevant offer is created or edited.
What do sellers need to pay attention to?
Four categories in focus: The new mandatory questions apply exclusively to listings in the areas of cooling and air-conditioning equipment, shock absorbers, markers, and pool chemicals. If you sell products outside these categories, you are not affected by the change. Sellers with offers in these areas should check whether they have the necessary product information readily available—such as refrigerant type, ink contents, or chemical concentration.
No immediate action needed for existing listings: Already active offers do not need to be adjusted proactively. The new mandatory questions will only appear the next time a relevant listing is created or edited. So if, in the near future, you update prices, text, or images for a relevant offer, you should plan for the additional questions and make sure to complete the edit with all required information.
Correct information pays off: Amazon names the goal of this measure as classifying dangerous goods more precisely, thereby unlocking more shipping options and reducing disposal costs. According to Amazon, correct and complete answers ensure that offers are published without delays. All details and requirements are documented on the Amazon Help page regarding the required information and documents for dangerous goods (Hazmat).
