Amazon deactivated my account and wont accept my invoice when they accepted the invoice before.
In March, I advised Amazon to update the product image as Shiseido and Fino had parted ways, but my suggestion was not taken into account. As a result, customers were confused and complained, thinking the product was fake. However, Amazon has since created a separate listing with the correct product image, and the complaints have stopped.
Initially, Amazon accepted my invoice without issue, but now they have deactivated my account and are no longer accepting it. I find this situation unfair and confusing. The reinstatement of my listing had reassured me that my supplier was legitimate, and now I’m left in a difficult position without clear reasoning from Amazon. This feels inconsistent, and I’m hoping to get some clarity on the matter.
I sent the below on via the 'help' section
Subject:** Request for Reinstatement of Account – ASIN B00JF5BTF6
Dear Amazon Account Health Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my concern and confusion regarding the deactivation of my account due to ASIN B00JF5BTF6.
This ASIN has not been part of my inventory or sales for over four months. To provide a clear timeline of events:
1. On March 21, I was restricted from selling this ASIN. I promptly submitted invoices from my trusted wholesaler on March 24, along with an explanation clarifying that the product is genuine. The explanation addressed potential customer confusion due to a branding update—where Fino and Shiseido had parted ways.
2. Following this, my account was reinstated by Amazon. The approval not only reaffirmed my belief that my products were authentic but also strengthened my trust in my supplier.
3. Encouraged by Amazon’s validation, I continued sourcing from this supplier and selling the product. However, in August, I received a single complaint of inauthenticity. Despite having had my invoices approved earlier, this time Amazon did not accept the same supplier’s documentation.
4. To ensure compliance and avoid further complications, I immediately ceased all sales of this ASIN and refrained from sending any related inventory. Since August, I have not been associated with ASIN B00JF5BTF6 in any way.
Since that time, I have continued selling other items, consistently adhering to Amazon’s authenticity policies by sourcing from trusted wholesalers and submitting invoices whenever required.
Given the above timeline and my complete disassociation with ASIN B00JF5BTF6 since August, I believe my account's deactivation for this ASIN must be a mistake. This business is incredibly important to me, and I take Amazon’s policies on authenticity and customer trust very seriously.
To support this appeal, I will attach all relevant emails and correspondence pertaining to this case.
I respectfully request a review of my account and the situation surrounding this ASIN. Please let me know if any further documentation is needed to resolve this matter and have my account reinstated.
the notification is :
Hello,
Your Amazon selling account has been deactivated. Your listings have been removed in accordance with section 3 of the Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement. Funds available in your account will be withheld. If you have FBA inventory of the items causing "inauthentic" complaints in Amazon European fulfillment centers, they are currently ineligible for removal.
Why is this happening?
We have taken this measure because we have concerns about the authenticity of the items listed at the end of this email. In order to ensure that customers can shop with confidence on Amazon, we request additional information from sellers to confirm the authenticity of certain products. The sale of counterfeit products on Amazon is strictly prohibited. Amazon has several product detail and listing policies to ensure customers have a consistent buying experience and receive items in the condition they expect. Additional information regarding these policies can be found at the following Seller Central pages
-- "Amazon Anti-Counterfeiting Policy":
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/gp/help/201165970
-- "Policies and Agreements":
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/gp/help/521
-- "Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement":
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/gp/help/201190440
How do I reactivate my account?
To reactivate your account, go to your "Account Health" and click on "Reactivate My Account" to submit necessary information.
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/performance/dashboard?ref=ah_em_pq
What happens if I do not submit the required information?
If we do not receive the requested information your account will remain deactivated.
We're here to help
If you have questions about this policy or your account, contact us:
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/cu/contact-us
You can get help submitting your appeal in Seller Central Help:
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/gp/help/200370560
To view your account performance, select "Account Health" on the home screen of the Amazon Seller app on your iOS or Android device, or go to the "Account Health" page:
https://sellercentral-europe.amazon.com/performance/dashboard?ref=ah_em_pq
The Account Health page shows how well your account is performing against the performance metrics and policies required to sell on Amazon.
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ASIN: |B00JF5BTF6|
Brand: |SHISEIDO|
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Sincerely, Merchant Review Team, Amazon.co.uk