FoodThe following list contains general guidelines for listing food items on eBay. Legislation and Regulations The sale of food is heavily regulated and users that list food and food-related products should familiarise themselves with all relevant laws before listing such items on eBay. For example, there are laws that regulate, amongst other things, the use in food of additives, colouring, sweeteners and flavourings. Also certain foods have additional specific regulations to which one must adhere. Further legislation requires food labels to state, amongst other things, the food's name, the food's ingredients, any special storage conditions, and the place of manufacture. There are also restrictions on the import and export of many food products. The links below can be used as a starting point for sellers to educate themselves about laws relating to food sales:
Breaches of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
Prohibited Food Items For the safety of eBay’s members, sellers may not list the following food and food-related items on eBay:
eBay urges its sellers and buyers to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. Since the sale of food is highly regulated or may cause harm to eBay or its members, members are encouraged to educate themselves on the laws governing its sale. Related Help topics
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