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Human body parts policy

Human body parts or items containing body parts are not allowed.

We don't allow the sale of human bodies, body parts, or products made from the human body on eBay.

What is the policy?

  • Human body parts or items containing body parts are not allowed, including first class relics
    • As an exception, items containing human scalp hair are allowed (such as lockets or wigs)
  • Used funeral items like urns are not allowed

Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.

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Why does eBay have this policy?

This rule helps ensure that important government regulations are followed.

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