Amazon Policy Update: TIC Direct Validation is Here – Intertek Helps You Stay Compliant

15 Sep 2025

 

Recently, Amazon updated its compliance policy: certain product categories must now undergo Direct Validation through Amazon-approved TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) bodies.

Policy Changes

  • The traditional model of self-uploading compliance reports by sellers is no longer accepted;
  • Sellers must complete - validation through - an Amazon-approved TIC DV Laboratory;
  • Validation results are submitted directly by the TIC to Amazon — sellers cannot upload them manually.


As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, Intertek has been officially approved as TIC DV Laboratory, enabling us to provide compliance testing and report validation directly for sellers.

Impact on Sellers

  • Standardized Compliance Requirements: Direct Validation enforces Amazon’s standardized policies, ensuring seller product compliance through recognized TIC bodies.
  • Improved Efficiency: Sellers work directly with Amazon-approved - -TIC, simplifying documentation verification and speeding up review timelines.
  • Updated Workflow: Sellers -submit validation requests via the “Manage Your Compliance (MYC)” page in Seller Central.


Why Intertek?

  • Official member of Amazon’s  Amazon-approved TIC DV Laboratory;
  • Test results are directly accepted by the Amazon system, helping sellers quickly complete Direct Validation;
  • Intertek experts have in-depth knowledge of Direct Validation and can provide end-to-end compliance solutions;
  • Dedicated project teams ensure efficient communication and fast turnaround;
  • Trusted by global retailers and e-commerce platforms, with a broad network of accredited laboratories worldwide;
  • Intertek InterLink platform seamlessly connects to the CPSC eFiling system, assisting sellers in the automatic transmission of CPC and GCC compliance data.


New Compliance Workflow 

  • Log in to Seller Central → Manage Your Compliance (MYC);
  • Locate the ASIN requiring compliance and submit a request;
  • Select Intertek from the - Amazon-approved TIC DV Laboratory;
  • Provide product documentation/samples or existing reports;
  • Intertek completes validation and submits results directly to Amazon;
  • Once approved, your product remains active for sale.


Please contact our Business Development Team for more information.

Mr. Sam Leung
Email: sam.leung@intertek.com
Tel: +852 2173 8734 

 

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