What Is Hazmat and Why Should You Care?

Amazon classifies Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) as any product that contains substances which could pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment, even in tiny amounts.

Here’s the catch: most sellers don’t realize their product falls under Hazmat.

Products you didn’t know could be Hazmat:

• Face mists and setting sprays
• Perfumes and essential oils
• Nail polish and removers
• Rechargeable batteries
• Hair sprays, toners, even beard oils
• Tech devices with lithium-ion batteries
• Anything flammable, pressurized, or alcohol-based

If you're selling beauty, electronics, wellness, or cleaning products... you’re probably affected.

5 Compliance Tips to Protect Your Amazon Business

Avoid getting suspended, delisted, or blacklisted. Follow these compliance rules:

1. Get an Accurate SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
   • Must be up to date (within 3 years)
   • Must match the ASIN exactly
   • Must include hazard codes and chemical makeup
   • Must cover all 16 regulatory sections
   Pro Tip: Don’t use generic templates. Amazon will reject them.
2. Label Everything the Right Way
   • UN codes must be correct
   • FBA-specific labeling requirements must be followed
   • Packaging must meet Amazon’s Hazmat handling standards
   Wrong label = rejected shipment.
3. Enroll in the FBA Dangerous Goods Program
   This unlocks Amazon’s Hazmat-eligible warehouses and prevents shipment delays. If you skip this? Your product might be automatically blocked.
4. Build an FBM Backup System
   Amazon loves compliance, but hates risks. Be prepared to fulfill orders yourself if your listing gets flagged. Having a Hazmat-ready fulfillment partner is critical.
5. Monitor Your Account Health & ASIN Flags Daily
   Amazon doesn’t always send alerts. You need to be proactive. Use tools or services that monitor your ASINs and catch issues before they turn into disasters.

How TNAADO Helps Sellers Stay Safe & Scalable

• SDS review and compliance correction
• Certified Hazmat labeling & packaging
• Warehousing solutions (fire-safe, temp-controlled)
• Dangerous Goods onboarding for FBA
• FBM setup and emergency fulfillment
• Documentation, customs, and legal protection

We don’t just help you comply. We help you grow safely.