TikTok Ad Violations: Prohibited Product List & Guide

 
 
Are you risking ad violations on TikTok? As global e-commerce grows, 
many sellers face the challenge of navigating TikTok’s ad rules.
Here’s a quick guide 💡 to banned products and how to avoid violations!
 
 

Banned Product List For TikTok Ads

(1) Products Prohibited for Sale

    • Counterfeit Products: Any unauthorized counterfeit brand goods or products of inferior quality are strictly prohibited.
    • Illegal Items: This includes, but is not limited to, drugs, weapons, ammunition, explosives, etc.
    • Tobacco Products: Any form of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
    • Adult Content: Products and services that contain pornography, obscenity, or excessive violence.
    • Protected Animal and Plant Products: Endangered species and their products.
 
 

(2) Products Restricted for Sale

    • Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices: Only certified over-the-counter medications and medical devices are allowed for sale, with the necessary certification.
    • Alcohol Products: Must comply with local laws and regulations of the target market and cannot be promoted to minors.
    • Cosmetics and Beauty Products: Must meet the safety standards of the target market and provide relevant certifications.
    • Food and Supplements: Must comply with food safety regulations and avoid false advertising.
 
 

 

Guide to Avoiding Violations✨

(1) Understand Platform Rules Thoroughly

Before running ads, carefully read TikTok’s advertising policies and prohibited product list to ensure the products you are selling fully comply with the platform’s requirements. It’s recommended to regularly check TikTok’s official announcements for any policy updates.

(2) Accurate Product Categorization

When creating ads, ensure that the product category is accurately assigned. Incorrect product categorization could lead to the ad being flagged as a violation. For example, classifying cosmetics as regular household items could cause problems.

(3) Use Smart Tools for Compliance

To ensure advertising compliance and improve efficiency, sellers can use professional smart advertising tools like AdsPolar. AdsPolar is an all-in-one intelligent ad management tool designed specifically for cross-border e-commerce sellers, helping to avoid violation risks and enhance advertising performance.
 
    • Data Dashboards and Product Reports: AdsPolar provides centralized data dashboards and product reports to help sellers monitor ad data in real-time, ensuring that the products being advertised comply with TikTok’s policies.
    • Smart Tags and Creative Optimization: With smart tagging functionality, sellers can categorize ads and creatives in detail, quickly identifying potential violations and making adjustments as needed.
    • Continuous Monitoring and Optimization:With AI Asisstant, sellers can monitor ad data 24/7, automatically adjust bids, and pause non-compliant ads to ensure the advertising process stays in line with platform rules.
 
 
TikTok advertising offers significant traffic benefits to cross-border e-commerce sellers, but it also comes with strict regulatory constraints.
 
By thoroughly understanding platform rules, accurately categorizing products, utilizing smart tools like AdsPolar for compliance, and continuously monitoring ad performance, sellers can effectively avoid violation risks and achieve efficient and safe advertising ✨
 
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Last modified: 2025-04-22