eBay compliance

Every compliance rule a eBay store has to meet

eBay is a marketplace that collects some compliance documentation from sellers but leaves the legal substance to you. Listing on eBay doesn't outsource your obligations. Here's each rule that applies — what it asks of you, and a free 60-second checker for each. No signup, nothing stored.

The eBay rules

Since Dec 2024

GPSR Ready

EU product safety (GPSR)

Ship physical goods to the EU? Check for an EU Responsible Person, labelling, and listing disclosures.

EU product safety (GPSR) on eBay →
In force

PrivacyProof

GDPR privacy & cookie consent

Collect data from EU/UK visitors? Check your privacy policy, cookie consent, and data-rights handling.

GDPR privacy & cookie consent on eBay →
In force

ContractProof

EU consumer rights (distance selling)

Sell online to EU consumers? You owe a 14-day right of withdrawal, pre-contract info, the model withdrawal form, and order confirmation on a durable medium.

EU consumer rights (distance selling) on eBay →
Since Oct 2024

ReviewProof

FTC fake-reviews & endorsements

Use reviews, testimonials, influencers or affiliates? Penalties run to ~$53k per violation.

FTC fake-reviews & endorsements on eBay →
EPR in force · PPWR from 2026

PackProof

EU packaging & EPR

Ship to the EU? You likely must register for packaging EPR, pay eco-fees, label for sorting, and meet the new PPWR.

EU packaging & EPR on eBay →
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