More Section 3 / Botanical Extract / ASGTG Event 2 Weeks

Hello All 

1. More Section 3 interviews for supply chain issues with around 50% passing. The environment for resellers that are not buying with LOA and from brands directly is challenging; Aveda may become hard-gated at the end of April; +20% tariff increases from China.

2. The 11th Annual ASGTG Sellers Event is 2 weeks away (March 20th). Many new sponsors and speakers will be joining. Reply back for a discount code if you are a seller and have never attended ASGTG or to bring your team. There will be reps from multiple marketplaces, and calendly invites will go to those who signed up in the next few days. Join!

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4. “We have determined that the amount of botanical extract per serving on the label is inaccurate and/or misleading. Labeling recommendations for botanical extracts shall be according to criteria described in 21 CFR 101.36”

5. Amazon pushed off the reimbursement changes until after the ASGTG event, (allowing it to reimburse cost only) to March 31. Here are some reasons they may deny.

6. “Thank you for your application to sell Ingestible Brands products. After looking into your application, we have determined that you are not eligible to sell these products.”

7. Some erroneous messages are going out regarding the need to maintain a valid commercial liability insurance policy – for sellers who have valid policies.

8. “If you are facing logistics issues that are affecting proper fulfillment of your orders, send us evidence for the reasons. We will consider the evidence during your review”; New email! fba-indexsuppressed-us@amazon.com

9. “You have continued to create new ASINs for products that already exist in the Amazon catalog. As a result, you may no longer sell on Amazon.com,”

10. 4.2-star product ratings are now showing as part of a 5th star for some beauty products.

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