Amazon Confirms ASGTG Scoop | Hazmat Shipping Change | Brand Protection or Distribution Control?

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4. “Since your Challenge was unsuccessful, your Seller Challenge count will decrease by 1, and will replenish after 6 months”

5. A seller reported receiving many reinstatement emails for ASINS that were blocked over a year ago.

6. “Starting April 30, 2026, dangerous goods, or hazmat, can be shipped domestically in the US through our Partner Carrier program.”

7. “Amazon actively enforces brand protection policies,” but also does not enforce agreements between parties. link . This needs clarity.

8. Some FDA-cleared products were flagged incorrectly as restricted medical devices. My team was able to fix.

9. Unlock LATAM (May 12, NYC) is next week (Kosher food). Link ; ASGTG Shein lunch is May 19th in Brooklyn. Join; New Amazon Profit & Growth Review.

10. “We are taking this action because this product has been identified as no longer being associated with the brand. For brands enrolled in Brand Registry, we limit ASIN creation to sellers who can demonstrate a relationship with the brand owner to protect the customer shopping experience.”

Wishing You A Great Weekend, ED Rosenberg Voice of the Seller