Amazon's $1M liability insurance rule for enhanced-safety categories kicks in Nov 2

What changed: Sellers in enhanced-safety categories must carry $1M liability coverage starting Nov 2, 2026.

When: Deadline: Nov 2, 2026.

Who is affected: Amazon sellers (Record sellers).

What to do: Non-compliant listings risk losing eligibility days before Black Friday.

Source: Amazon Seller Forums (official)

Marketplace	Amazon
Topic	Record sellers
Source date	Sep 3, 2026
Deadline / alert	Deadline: Nov 2, 2026
Primary source	Amazon Seller Forums (official)
Verified in directory	Nov 9, 2026

FAQ

When does this Amazon change take effect?

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026

Who is affected?

Amazon sellers interested in Record sellers. Non-compliant listings risk losing eligibility days before Black Friday.

Where is the primary source?

Amazon Seller Forums (official): https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/287d5c33-8278-4802-ba69-2f58f7dda408

Updated Nov 9, 2026. Summaries are editorial; always confirm on the primary source before acting.