Product designed for UK customers to take with them to the EU
I want to sell my EU power strips on Amazon UK for customers that travel overseas and want a good power strip to take with them.
I tried listing before but it was removed as a product violation as the product does not have a UK plug or a UK adaptor with it.
This product is not intended for use in the UK, and it cannot be used in the UK. I made this clear in the listing but it was still removed by your team.
Surely it must be possible to list products designed for traveler's to take to the EU with them?! Its obvious from the product photos that this is not for use in the UK as it has EU sockets and an EU plug on it.
11 replies
Seller_ZQyopdiwkUHOZ
I don't think you're legally allowed to sell that in the UK.
Edit - Assuming you're not supplying a UK adapter along with it.
Seller_ZQyopdiwkUHOZ
There are always people who manage to get away with breaking the rules.
Afaik, this isn't an Amazon issue, your dispute is with UK law. Granted, I'm relying on Google's AI summary to back up my half memory, but it claims selling these violates The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.
You should read that legislation in full.
Seller_JcBYiRWtYeMbL
The exact wording is:
Regulation 3 – Scope
These Regulations apply to any plug, socket or adaptor which is intended for domestic use in the United Kingdom at a voltage not less than 200 volts.
The key words are “intended for domestic use in the United Kingdom”.
These products are not intended for domestic use within the United Kingdom. They are only sold within the United Kingdom for convenience of the consumer. This is why other companies like CPC, RS, Farnell are able to supply them within the UK.
