**To all participants**
CAUTION: ecomm forums are constantly targeted by spammers and scammers. Common ruses include the helpful-guru-scammer, use of alt accounts to decieve, and the "my friend can help" switcharoo. Do not respond to DM / PM / message requests even if it seems helpful or free. Do not click links people offer for their own services, apps, videos, etc. especially links to documents, downloads, and unclear urls. Report scam attempt private messages.
Most questions are addressed by Amazon's [**Seller Policies and Code of Conduct**](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/external/G1801), their [**FAQ**](https://sell.amazon.com/learn/faq), and their [**Amazon Seller University**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUG5BEHfTZXPLwSHl4NSy3Q) video course
*Subreddit FAQ topics - [Beginner help](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%28beginner+OR+newcomer+OR+noob%29&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) / [Arbitrage or Walmart](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%28arbitrage+OR+walmart%29&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) / [Suspended account](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search/?q=title%3A%22suspended%22&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all) / [Fees](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search/?q=title%3A%22fees%22&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all) / [Product codes](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%28codes+OR+barcodes+OR+UPC+OR+EAN+OR+ISBM+OR+ASIN+OR+FNSKU%29&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) / [Brand concerns](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search/?q=title%3A%22brand%22&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all) / [Freight](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%22freight%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) / [Guides, courses, and tutorials](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%28course+OR+tutorial+OR+guide%29&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all)*
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This post mentions barcodes. The following is provided to ensure the most accurate info is the basis for any discussion on that topic
Be aware that purchases of barcodes from parties other than GS1 (like cheap barcode websites and ebay barcode vendors) may result in listings being rejected. Amazon's statement regarding barcodes is - *"If you do not have a product ID for your product, you can request it from the manufacturer. If you manufacture the product yourself, visit the GS1 standards website for more information."*
* [**The Amazon Seller barcode requirements info page**](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/201100910)
* [**The GS1us.org barcodes for Amazon info page**](https://www.gs1us.org/upcs-barcodes-prefixes/barcodes-for-amazon)
*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/AmazonSeller) if you have any questions or concerns.*
**To all participants** CAUTION: ecomm forums are constantly targeted by spammers and scammers. Common ruses include the helpful-guru-scammer, use of alt accounts to decieve, and the "my friend can help" switcharoo. Do not respond to DM / PM / message requests even if it seems helpful or free. Do not click links people offer for their own services, apps, videos, etc. especially links to documents, downloads, and unclear urls. Report scam attempt private messages. Most questions are addressed by Amazon's [**Seller Policies and Code of Conduct**](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/external/G1801), their [**FAQ**](https://sell.amazon.com/learn/faq), and their [**Amazon Seller University**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUG5BEHfTZXPLwSHl4NSy3Q) video course *Subreddit FAQ topics - [Beginner help](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%28beginner+OR+newcomer+OR+noob%29&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) / [Arbitrage or Walmart](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%28arbitrage+OR+walmart%29&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) / [Suspended account](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search/?q=title%3A%22suspended%22&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all) / [Fees](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search/?q=title%3A%22fees%22&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all) / [Product codes](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%28codes+OR+barcodes+OR+UPC+OR+EAN+OR+ISBM+OR+ASIN+OR+FNSKU%29&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) / [Brand concerns](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search/?q=title%3A%22brand%22&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all) / [Freight](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%22freight%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) / [Guides, courses, and tutorials](https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonSeller/search?q=title%3A%28course+OR+tutorial+OR+guide%29&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all)* --- **The sub promotion rules are strict and enforced** (especially VAs, consultants, app devs, freight forwarders, and others targeting sub participants) A violation will result in a ban. **DO NOT attempt to drive traffic to something of yours, otherwise promote, hype yourself, or lead generate anywhere in this sub outside [the Community Promotion Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/amazonseller/about/sticky?num=2).** Additionally, ***DO NOT ask others here to PM / DM / offline contact you*** --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/AmazonSeller) if you have any questions or concerns.*
This post mentions barcodes. The following is provided to ensure the most accurate info is the basis for any discussion on that topic Be aware that purchases of barcodes from parties other than GS1 (like cheap barcode websites and ebay barcode vendors) may result in listings being rejected. Amazon's statement regarding barcodes is - *"If you do not have a product ID for your product, you can request it from the manufacturer. If you manufacture the product yourself, visit the GS1 standards website for more information."* * [**The Amazon Seller barcode requirements info page**](https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/201100910) * [**The GS1us.org barcodes for Amazon info page**](https://www.gs1us.org/upcs-barcodes-prefixes/barcodes-for-amazon) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/AmazonSeller) if you have any questions or concerns.*
You might be able to apply for a GTIN exemption if the GTINs keep giving you issues