E-cigarette category restricted

[old_swan77]

All of sudden ebay has removed my e-cigs listings and didn't even warned me if I was doing anything wrong, what are my options as eBay is not giving me a clue why they have taken this action tho I have been seeking them from 2 years. Thanks 

[oodihltd]

ebay refused request for new category and no help or clue from staff how can i get approved anyone has idea or info how to get approved on vape category.

[roger_roger_over_and_nowt]

I have seen previous posts about e cigs.If i remember correctly i think Ebay are winding them down and won't be appring any more sellers.

[roger_roger_over_and_nowt]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/tobacco-policy?id=4273

[oodihltd]

Hi

thanks for reply i see more and more seller on ebay selling vapes hence wanted to find out how to setup

[fluxity]

peole are still being accpeted i dont know how. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/vapeheaven

just a example

[oodihltd]

I Have been trying for while have no clue how these people are getting accepted but not me.

[svonlineuk]

I Have been trying for while have no clue how these people are getting accepted but not me.anyidea to get the apporval 

[qiy5701]

Also need help! 

Please suggest how to get accepted.

[tressygirl]

Are you trying to sell single use / disposable vapes?  These were banned to sell on eBay from June 2025.

@oodihltd 

@svonlineuk 

@qiy5701 

[oodihltd]

That was while back i have given up known not worth it.

[qiy5701]

No, just selling regular vape pens. Got the manufacturer's authorisation and right to sell. Its UKCA and MHRA notified.

Now I've submitted my application and am waiting for representative to contact me.

[qiy5701]

Hi Tressygirl,

I got an email, can I appeal this?
Doesn't make sense. I have all criteria. I registered with a new business account, I am registered in Uk and have a good standing with eBay. Unless because I'm using a new business account, it's not in good standing? 

Dear Joey,

Thank you for expressing your interest in selling in our restricted categories on eBay.

After careful consideration of your account unfortunately, we are unable to proceed with your application currently. There are several factors that are taken into consideration when reviewing each application. Unfortunately, we are unable to disclose all the criteria at this time. When applying please be aware of the basic criteria:

1: You MUST have an ebay business account 2: You are registered to the UK 3: Your account is in good standing with eBay

We would like to express our appreciation for your commitment to selling on eBay.

*Please note: We will not accept applications from your account or any linked accounts if we have previously denied your application, permissions have been previously removed or if they do not meet these requirements, circumvention of this process is against eBay policy.

Please review the Tobacco and e-cigarettes policy for more information.

Kind Regards,
eBay New Categories Team

[roger_roger_over_and_nowt]

"3: Your account is in good standing with eBay"

The 1 neg and 1 neutral may affect things but more importantly your DSR's are quite low on 2 categories.

What does your seller dashboard tell you,have you gone "below standard".