The cross-border e-commerce industry is undergoing a new round of compliance upgrades. Amazon’s newly launched TIC Direct Verification Mechanism marks a new stage of stricter product compliance control on the platform. This mechanism transfers report review authority from sellers to Amazon-recognized third-party Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) institutions, greatly improving the credibility and rigor of compliance verification.

For sellers dealing with electric mobility devices, portable power stations (including power banks), and lithium-ion batteries, understanding and adapting to this policy update is critical to stable store operation. Combined with the latest 2026 regulations, this article provides a full interpretation and compliance guidelines for Amazon sellers.

1. Core Change: From Seller Self-Upload to TIC Direct Submission

Amazon’s TIC Direct Verification is a major upgrade reshaping the entire compliance submission workflow.

Old Mechanism: Seller Self-Upload

• Sellers upload test reports directly to Amazon Seller Central
• Amazon relies passively on documents provided by sellers
• Report forgery and non-compliant products are difficult to verify effectively
• Low compliance threshold and weak risk control

New Mechanism: TIC Institution Direct Verification

• Sellers submit test reports to Amazon-approved TIC bodies
• TIC institutions independently verify report authenticity and compliance
• Review results are sent directly to Amazon by the TIC
• Sellers cannot modify or interfere with the final submitted data

Core Review Logic of TIC Institutions

Under the new mechanism, TIC agencies independently audit submitted reports, focusing on:

• Qualification and accreditation status of the issuing laboratory
• Correct application of testing standards for target markets
• Completeness of technical data, test results and report content

Different TICs maintain different laboratory cooperation lists and recognition rules. Sellers should confirm specific requirements in advance before submission.

2. Affected Product Categories & Applicable Standards

The TIC Direct Verification mechanism currently covers electric mobility devices, related accessories, portable power stations, and lithium-ion batteries. Below are applicable products, standards and Amazon marketplaces.

Electric Mobility Devices

Typical products: E-bikes, electric tricycles, electric scooters, self-balancing vehiclesApplicable standards:

• 16 CFR Part 1512
• UL 2849
• UL 2272
• UN 38.3
• New York State: S7503-B, S7744-D, S7760-AApplicable marketplaces: US, Canada

Electric Mobility Accessories

Typical products: Dedicated chargers, replacement lithium battery packsApplicable standards:

• UL 1310, UL 1012
• UL 62368-1
• UL 2271
• UN 38.3
• New York State: S7503-B, S7760-AApplicable marketplaces: US, Canada

Portable Power Products

Typical products: Outdoor power stations, power banksApplicable standards:

• UL 2743, UL 2056
• IEC/UL/CSA 62368-1 + IEC/UL/CSA 62133-2
• IEC/UL/CSA 62368-1 + UL 2054
• UN 38.3Applicable marketplaces: US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Typical products: Lithium cells, battery packs, pouch & prismatic batteriesApplicable standards:

• UL 1642, UL 2054
• ANSI/CAN/UL 1973
• UL/ULC 2271, UL/ULC 2580
• UL/CSA C22.2 No.62133-2
• UN 38.3Applicable marketplaces: US, Canada

3. Standard Differences Among TIC Institutions

Not all Amazon-recognized TIC agencies adopt identical review rules.

Main differences:

• Different recognized laboratory cooperation lists
• Varied report format requirements
• Different additional technical document requirements

Seller Strategy:

• Confirm which TIC institution you will submit to before testing
• Clarify its rules on lab accreditation, report format and standard recognition
• Avoid rework and repeated testing from the initial design stage

4. Compliance Action Steps for Sellers

Step 1: Confirm product category and Amazon sales marketplaceStep 2: Check specific recognition rules of the target TIC institutionStep 3: Complete product testing according to required standards and obtain official reportsStep 4: Submit reports to designated TIC and cooperate with supplementary document requestsStep 5: TIC directly returns verification results to Amazon; product compliance status updates automatically

Under the new process, sellers no longer manually upload reports to Seller Central and cannot modify verified results.

5. FAQ

Q1: Are power banks subject to TIC Direct Verification?A: Yes. Power banks are classified under Portable Power Stations and must comply with TIC verification for US, Canada and major European Amazon sites.

Q2: Do e-mobility chargers and spare batteries need separate TIC verification?A: Yes. Amazon classifies supporting chargers and battery packs as regulated accessories, requiring independent TIC verification even if sold separately.

Q3: Do all TIC institutions follow the same recognition standards?A: No. Differences exist in laboratory recognition, report format and document requirements. Sellers should confirm TIC rules first before arranging tests.

Q4: How long does TIC review take?A: Review time varies by institution and report completeness, ranging from several working days to weeks. Incomplete documentation will delay approval. Early compliance preparation is strongly recommended.

The launch of Amazon TIC Direct Verification represents stricter platform governance. For cross-border sellers, it brings both policy challenges and opportunities to enhance product credibility and market competitiveness.Sellers are advised to track Amazon policy updates, complete standard testing with qualified labs, and ensure reports are fully acceptable by TIC institutions to maintain normal store operations.

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