Etsy compliance

Every compliance rule a Etsy store has to meet

On Etsy the marketplace controls the listing fields, the review system and a lot of the data flow — but you're still the seller of record. Etsy handles some compliance plumbing; the substance of what you claim, disclose and ship is yours. Here's each rule that applies — what it asks of you, and a free 60-second checker for each. No signup, nothing stored.

The Etsy rules

From Aug 2026

LabelProof

EU AI Act content labeling

Make AI images, video, or text? From Aug 2026 the EU AI Act requires it labelled.

EU AI Act content labeling on Etsy →
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 Etsy →
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 Etsy →
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 Etsy →
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 Etsy →
Since Jun 2025

AccessProof

EU Accessibility Act (WCAG)

Sell online to EU customers? Since June 2025 your site must be accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA).

EU Accessibility Act (WCAG) on Etsy →
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 Etsy →
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