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Prohibited & Restricted Items List to Sell on Marketplace

Restricted Prohibited
Adult items. Some adult toys can be sold on our platform, but we do not allow the sale of pornography, items that could also be considered weapons or instruments of torture, or anything illegal. Animals and wildlife products – examples include live animals, mounted specimens and ivory.
Alcohol. Alcohol can be sold, but you must be licensed to sell alcohol online and comply with all Australian Federal and State requirements for the sale of alcohol. We may also prohibit sales of alcohol from overseas. Contracts or services of any kind.
Art. All art sold must comply with intellectual property laws. All prints must be either original works or appropriately licensed. We do not allow the sale of high value works of art. Used products of any kind (excluding manufacturer or seller refurbished electronics, or some vintage clothing or accessories).
Vintage Clothing. We allow sales of some vintage clothing, handbags or accessories, but we generally look for luxury brand items. General sales of vintage or used clothing are prohibited. Currency, coins, stamps or counterfeit currency and stamps.
Food. Packaged, dry and long life foods are acceptable, but we do not allow sales of fresh foods and perishables Credit cards or financial products.
Baby & Kids category. We allow sales of toys and clothing for babies and children, but there are certain high-risk items we do not allow. All goods you sell must comply with mandatory standards. Drugs and drug paraphernalia. This includes pipes, bongs and other drug taking equipment. Any information or products designed to circumvent drug tests are also banned.
Refurbished products. Catch allows sellers to sell approved refurbished products in select categories. You will need to seek approval from the Catch team. Embargoed goods and prohibited countries – examples include items from Cuba, North Korea, Syria, or Iran.
Consumer Electronics. Due to compliance requirements, sellers will need to seek approval from the Catch team for any products that contain button cell batteries or plug into a power source. Event tickets of any kind.
Knives - that conceal their appearance aside from their own intended purpose e.g. butterfly/practice knives, fruit knives Firearms, weapons and knives – examples include pepper spray, replicas and stun guns, but excludes some camping equipment.
Practice training stick sword Gift cards or stored value cards.
Walkie talkie - short-range walkie talkies that are clearly designed to be used as a children toy. Anything more complex with one-button and makes loud static sound.
- lots of buttons
- an LCD screen
- mention of mutliple "modes"
- any mention of multiple channels
- any excessive details around the frequencies
- long range. Some of them above brag a range of over 2kms

Portable walkie talkie - anything portable is not allowed
Government documents, IDs and licenses.
Wrap / Sleeping-bag - anything that could flip over and cover a child’s face, thereby potentially causing airflow/breathability hazards Government and transit items – examples include airplane operations manuals and airline uniforms.
Glue traps - are illegal because they can unintentionally trap other animals, whereas normal baited traps are specifically intended for a particular animal. Hazardous, restricted or regulated materials – examples include batteries, fireworks and refrigerants.
Firearms accessories - if it's primary use is directly tied to firearms, it's not allowed. Human remains and body parts.
Sexy toys - to list any products that have any reference to animals (real or fantasy) e.g. dildos Lockpicking devices.
Aquatic cuffs Multi-level marketing, pyramid and matrix programs, or products from these programs.
Baby car seat covers / stroller covers Personal relationships and services – examples include dating and escort services, and website traffic – driving services.
Any perfume under 10ml (1ml to 9ml) are not allowed if it is not in original package (refillable) Police related items such as replica uniforms or badges (but excludes obvious Halloween or other costumes).
SSD card - known brands are only allowed Postage meters.
Products in non-English packaging Prescription drugs.
Products in non-English packaging for cosmetics Real estate.
Pre-order and Back-order option Recalled items.
Customized, Made to Order or Personalized Item Stocks and other securities.
Damaged Stocks Stolen property.
Refrigerated items (Raw Meat, Preserved Meat) Surveillance equipment – examples include wiretapping devices and telephone bugging devices.
Infant/Children Mask (incorrect age suitability) Tobacco and e-cigarettes
Diamond Painting (incorrect age suitability) Travel Vouchers
Other poison brands for Rat & Insect that haven't mentioned from the internal document are not allowed Small high-powered magnets
Exam booklets are NOT allowed Candles with lead wicks
Any perfume under 10ml (1ml to 9ml) Combustible candleholders
Ultrasonic Barking Device Sky lanterns
KOGAN as the brand name & indicated in the title. Tongue studs without holes
KONG as the brand name Toothpaste containing diethylene glycol
KONG indicated in the title Toys containing beads
KONG indicated in the description Yo-Yo water balls
KONG shown as part of the image Convertible Children’s Trikes / Smart Trike
Ex-Demo Units Glucomannan (Tablet Form)
Fuel Hand Warmer Gas masks with asbestos breathing devices
Breast Enlargement Massager Children's plastic items containing DEHP
Nipple Aspirator Mini jelly cups containing konjac
Highchair Strap / Baby Seat Belt Strap Miniature motorbikes with unsafe design features
Children Motorcycle Safety Belt Ethanol burners - portable style ethanol burners are banned. Anything that says "small", "portable", "tabletop", "personal", etc. If it's not a fireplace that's intended to be installed/permanent, or if it's not a bain-marie
Polystyrene beads Infant character-blankets for Infant sleeping
- No photos of the product with the child sleeping
- No usage of phrase "sleep" or anything related to sleep in the title - no references to "bedtime", "snuggles" or "in bed", "at night", etc
- Nothing that suggests it would be used while sleeping or napping.
Naval Protection Belt for babies Microneedling devices
Sleeper Wedge/Positioner for babies Anti Snoring Blend (Aromatherapy clinic)
Detachable Self-Feeding Support Pillow Any kinds of Pillow for Baby
Tanning Pills/Barbie Drug/Melanotan-I Men's Sexual Enhancement Candies
Nasal Tanning Spray Children Soldering Kit
Travel tray and other Car seat accessories Circular chainsaw blades
Magic Smoke (Props used by magicians) Crossbows
Mobile phone signal boosters DEHP greater than 1% in children’s plastic items
laser pointer Electric shock collars
Glasses With Holes for Astigmatism/Relaxation (or other purposes) Fire footbags & other such goods
Baby Changing Bed Flammable Candle Holders and Wreaths
Tabletop Ethanol Burner - Easily spread fire when knockout Mystical Fire
Infant character blanket Guns/Spearguns
Baby/Infant bonnet hat with neck straps Hammocks of any style for children 0 - 24 months
Infant Mask / Infant Mask with attached Dummy
Magnets - Toys, Crafts (Cheap Brands)
Neck rings
Novelty cigarette lighters
Oxygen Tank for Scuba Diving
Pet straps with button batteries
Pools and spas with unsafe design features
Scotts bird seed
Smokeless tobacco products
Soil beads
Tinted headlight covers
Magnet - Tongue Studs
Trackers with replaceable button batteries
Undeclared knives or cutters in stationery sets
Baby Lounger Bed/Nest including the replacement cover
Baby bottle holder stroller/carrier/rocker attachment
Animal sex doll
Head Restraints (Car Seat)
Baby/Toddler Safety Helmet
Ear tags for animals
Child's amber teething necklaces
Child's amber bracelet/necklace
Tattoo Microblading tool
Backless Booster Seat Cushion
Gel Guns/Gel Beads
Head Hammock Stretcher for Neck
Feminine Care Hygiene Inner Perfume
Ballet needles (Gold needles/insulated needles)
Car Seat Belt Adjuster
Newborn Sunglasses (especially if it's from an OS seller)
Bird Repeller
Repellent spike/fence
Side Mirror Extension
Diaper Changing Station
Mask Support Frame/3D Bracker Mask
Baby Travel Pod
Crossbow Tactical Eyewear
Moses Basket for Babies
Shisha Products (Tobacco based)
Playpen (Only for Sello)
Electric Face Mask Purifier
Poisons for other animals or mammals (except for rats & insects)
Compressed Gas-Powered Confetti Cannons
Spy/Surveillance Camera
Male Enhancement Item
Inflatable Trampoline Water Bouncer
Products with/containing poison and flammable
Propane Refill Elbow Adapter
Nursing Pillow with Toy Bar
Laser pointer/items for pets (shouldn't have a radiant power output more than 1 milliwatt)
Body Piercing Tool Kits with Gun & Needles
Breast Enhancement Pills
Adapter Kit for Soda Machines from OS sellers
Machete products (except costumes)
Liquors (OS sellers)
Ear Wax Removal Irrigation Cleaner
Slingshot
Face Mask Machine Collagen Tablet (OS sellers)
Cot Bumpers
Women Shrink Wand or other similar products
Caffeine powder and tablet
Doll parts
Wood Burning Gel
Swim Resistance Belt
GPS Jammers (Signal Jammers)
Helium filled cylinders
Mini Utility knives/cutters or concealed knives
Single Use Plastic Straws