Amazon Policy Violation Notices: A Practical Guide

# Amazon Policy Violation Notices: A Practical Guide Amazon issues policy violation notices through Account Health, Seller Central notifications, and performance warnings. Understanding what each notice type means, what it demands, and how to respond correctly determines whether the issue is resolved or escalates to suspension. ## Types of Amazon Policy Violation Notices ### Product Policy Compliance Violations These appear in Account Health → Product Policy Compliance and typically relate to: - Restricted products listed without approval - Prohibited content in product listings (medical claims, environmental claims, restricted phrases) - Product images violating Amazon's image standards - Listing accuracy violations (product described materially differently from what is sold) - Safety compliance issues (children's products, electrical products, hazmat items) Each violation includes an impact score that affects your Account Health Rating (AHR). Critical violations carry the highe...