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Prohibited & restricted items

To keep everyone safe and within UK law, these items can’t be listed. Listings that break these rules will be removed.

This list is a starting point, not a complete legal statement. It must be reviewed against UK law (e.g. Offensive Weapons Act 2019, Medicines regulations, product safety rules) before launch.

Weapons

  • Firearms, air guns, imitation firearms and ammunition
  • Knives, bladed articles, crossbows and offensive weapons
  • Tasers, pepper sprays and knuckledusters
  • Explosives and fireworks

Health & drugs

  • Prescription and over-the-counter medicines
  • Controlled drugs, cannabis/CBD products and drug paraphernalia
  • Medical devices requiring a licence
  • Steroids and supplements making medical claims

Counterfeit & stolen

  • Counterfeit, replica or ‘inspired by’ branded goods
  • Stolen goods or items without the right to sell
  • Pirated software, films, music or games

Age-restricted & other

  • Alcohol, tobacco, vapes and nicotine products
  • Live animals
  • Official documents (passports, driving licences, ID)
  • Recalled or unsafe products, including non-compliant electricals and children’s goods
  • Adult content and services
  • Personal data, accounts or financial products