27 Oct 2026 ·
1. How this list works
This list is part of the Fonecia.com Terms and Conditions of Use and sets out what can and can’t be sold on Fonecia.
- Prohibited items (section 2) can never be listed, quoted, requested or sold on Fonecia, whatever documents are provided.
- Restricted items (section 3) may be sold only by suppliers we have approved for that category in writing, and only with the documents shown. Suppliers must apply through their dashboard or by emailing compliance@fonecia.com before listing them.
The list applies to listings, quotes, buying requests and messages. It is not complete: something not named here can still be illegal to export from China or India or to import into the buyer’s country. Suppliers must make sure their goods are legal to export, and buyers must make sure they are legal to import and use. If you’re unsure about an item, ask us before listing or ordering it.
2. Prohibited items
These items are never allowed on Fonecia.
| Category | Includes |
|---|---|
| Weapons and military goods | Firearms, replica and convertible firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, gun parts and accessories, silencers, military equipment and uniforms, crossbows, stun guns, tasers, knuckle-dusters, flick knives and other weapons |
| Dual-use and controlled goods | Items that need an export licence for military or weapons use, including those used for nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, missiles or drones for weapons |
| Drugs and drug equipment | Illegal drugs, controlled substances, their precursor chemicals, cannabis and CBD products, drug paraphernalia, and “legal high” substances |
| Medicines | Prescription medicines, injectables, vaccines, blood and body parts, and any medicine not approved for sale in the buyer’s country |
| Highly dangerous materials | Radioactive materials, toxic gases, poisons, pesticides banned under international treaties, asbestos, and ozone-depleting substances |
| Wildlife and endangered species | Ivory, rhino horn, live wild animals, products from endangered species (CITES Appendix I), protected timber, shark fin, and wild-caught coral |
| Counterfeit and infringing goods | Fakes, replicas and copies of branded products, pirated software or media, and goods that infringe patents, designs or trademarks (see section 4) |
| Surveillance and hacking tools | Spy cameras disguised as everyday objects, phone or GPS jammers, devices to intercept communications, card skimmers, and hacking or malware tools |
| Stolen and illegally sourced goods | Stolen property, goods from forced or child labour, conflict minerals without traceable origin, and illegally logged timber |
| Documents and money | Fake or real identity documents, licences, certificates or test reports, counterfeit currency, and financial instruments |
| Tobacco and vaping | Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, e-cigarettes, vapes and their liquids |
| Adult and offensive content | Pornographic material, and items that promote hatred, violence or discrimination |
| Human remains | Human body parts, organs, bones and remains |
| Gambling | Gambling machines and lottery tickets |
| Recalled or banned products | Products recalled for safety, or banned in the supplier’s country or the buyer’s |
3. Restricted items
These items may be sold only by approved suppliers, with the documents shown kept up to date in the supplier dashboard. Buyers must also meet the import rules of their own country.
| Category | Includes | Supplier must provide |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial chemicals | Dyes, pigments, resins, solvents, cleaning agents, fertilisers | Safety data sheet (SDS); dangerous goods classification for shipping; proof the chemical isn’t controlled |
| Batteries and power | Lithium batteries, power banks, battery packs, and devices containing them | UN38.3 test report and SDS; shipped as dangerous goods where required |
| Food, spices and agricultural produce | Spices, grains, nuts, tea, dried and packaged foods, edible oils | Food safety licence; certificate of analysis; phytosanitary or health certificate for export; labelled shelf life |
| Cosmetics and personal care | Skin care, hair care, soaps, perfumes | Ingredient list; SDS for flammable items; product safety or registration documents for the buyer’s market |
| Medical devices and protective equipment | Masks, gloves, thermometers, first-aid kits, diagnostic equipment | Product registration or certificate (e.g. CE, FDA, CDSCO, NMPA); test reports. No prescription items |
| Electrical and electronic goods | Chargers, appliances, lighting, solar equipment, wireless devices | Conformity certificates for the target market (e.g. CE, UL, FCC, SONCAP); radio approval for wireless items |
| Children’s products | Toys, baby products, children’s clothing, car seats | Safety test reports for the target market (e.g. EN 71, ASTM F963); no small-part or chemical hazards |
| Vehicles and safety-critical parts | Motorcycles, vehicle parts that affect safety such as brakes, airbags, tyres and steering | Conformity or homologation certificates; airbags are prohibited |
| Minerals, ores and precious metals | Mineral ores and concentrates, gemstones, gold, silver | Mining or export licence from the country of origin; certificate of origin; assay report; chain-of-custody documents |
| Wood, leather and animal products | Timber, furniture, leather goods, wool, feathers | Proof of legal origin; CITES permits where the species is listed; fumigation certificate for wooden packaging |
| Knives and tools with blades | Kitchen knives, tools, garden equipment | Sold for kitchen, trade or garden use only; blade lengths stated |
| Drones and cameras | Drones, security cameras, dash cams | Radio approval; no disguised cameras; buyers must follow local drone rules |
| Used and refurbished goods | Used machinery, refurbished electronics | Clearly labelled used or refurbished, with condition grade; many countries restrict used imports |
4. Counterfeits and intellectual property
Only the brand owner or its authorised distributors may sell branded goods. Suppliers may not:
- Sell goods bearing a brand name or logo they don’t have the right to use
- Describe products as “replica”, “AAA quality”, “1:1”, “OEM [brand]” or similar, or blur logos in photos to hide them
- Use another company’s product photos, designs or descriptions without permission
- Make goods with a buyer’s logo unless the buyer shows it owns the brand or is licensed to use it
Suppliers selling branded goods must be able to show a trademark registration or a written authorisation from the brand owner when we ask. Rights holders can report infringing listings to legal@fonecia.com.
5. Sanctions and export controls
Fonecia can’t be used to trade with people, companies or places under trade sanctions, or to supply goods for a prohibited end use.
- Sanctioned parties. No sales to, or purchases from, anyone on the sanctions lists of the United Nations or of the countries whose laws apply to the buyer, the supplier or Fonecia.
- Sanctioned destinations. We will not process orders for delivery to countries or regions under comprehensive sanctions. Our current list is list countries and regions includes, but not limited to Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, North Korea, CAR.
- Export-controlled goods. Suppliers must check whether their goods need an export licence from China or India and must not list them without one. Goods controlled for military or weapons use are prohibited (section 2).
- End use. Buyers must not buy goods for military use, weapons development or re-export to a sanctioned destination.
We screen users and orders and may ask for information about the end user or end use. We may cancel orders, hold payments and close accounts where we suspect a breach, and report it to the authorities where the law requires.
6. Breaking the rules and reporting a listing
If an item breaks this list, we remove it, and depending on how serious and repeated the breach is we may also:
- Cancel open orders for the item and refund buyers in full
- Hold the supplier’s payouts while we investigate
- Remove the supplier’s verification badge, or suspend or close the account
- Report the matter to customs, police or other authorities, and keep evidence they may need
Posting prohibited items in a buying request or message can also lead to suspension.
Report a listing. If you see an item that shouldn’t be on Fonecia, use the Report link on the product page or email compliance@fonecia.com with the link and the reason. We review reports within 2 working days and won’t tell the supplier who reported it.
We may update this list at any time as laws change. The date at the top shows the latest version.