Amazon is reportedly preparing several updates for sellers, covering dangerous goods compliance, financial management, cross-border logistics and livestream shopping.
According to an AMZ123 report published on September 28, 2026, Amazon will introduce additional compliance questions and product information requirements for four product categories from October 26, 2026. The report also highlights a new Finance Workspace, an expanded Amazon Global Logistics product scope and a new Amazon Live module for Brand Stores.
Four Product Categories Will Require Additional Compliance Information
The reported listing update will affect four broad product categories. Sellers may need to provide additional product information when creating or editing listings in these categories.
The purpose is to help Amazon identify potentially dangerous goods and determine which fulfillment and transportation options may be available for each product.
1. Refrigerators, Air Conditioners and Freezers
For refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and similar products, sellers may need to provide information about the properties of the refrigerant gas used in the product.
2. Shock Absorbers and Suspension Supports
Listings for shock absorbers, suspension lift supports and related products may require information about the product’s shock-absorption mechanism.
3. Markers and Writing Instruments
For markers and other writing instruments, sellers may need to provide details about the properties of the ink.
4. Pool and Spa Water Treatment Products
Pool chemicals and spa water treatment products may require information about their chemical composition and packaging.
These requirements are reportedly intended to improve dangerous goods identification, expand available delivery methods and reduce unnecessary disposal costs and related fees.
What Existing Amazon Listings May Need
According to the report, sellers may not need to manually update every existing listing immediately. Instead, the additional compliance questions are expected to appear when sellers create or edit an affected listing.
However, sellers with products in these four categories should review their product information in advance. Inaccurate or incomplete answers could create delays during the listing process or affect the product’s compliance review.
Before October 26, sellers should consider preparing:
- Product specifications related to refrigerants, ink or chemical contents
- Accurate packaging information
- Product classification details
- Internal records for affected SKUs
- A review process for new compliance questions
Sellers should answer the questions using verified product information rather than estimates or assumptions.
Amazon Finance Workspace Brings Financial Tools Together
The AMZ123 report also states that Amazon launched a new Finance Workspace in Seller Central on September 21, 2026.
The workspace is designed to bring financial management, payment information and reporting tools into one location. Previously, sellers often had to move between different pages to review account balances, payment data and transaction records.
The reported Finance Workspace includes several sections:
- Financial Overview: Monthly views of net income, earnings, fees, deductions and other financial indicators
- Payout Summary: Upcoming estimated payments, recent payments and available balances
- Balance Summary: A breakdown of available funds, deferred amounts and account-level reserves
- Manage Payout: Payment dates, payment status, settlement cycles, tracking IDs and payment timelines
- Manage Transactions: Transaction status and detailed fee information
- Payments Report: A centralized location for reviewing financial reports and earnings
For sellers, the main benefit is improved visibility into cash flow and account-level financial activity.
Amazon Global Logistics Expands Eligible Product Types
Amazon Global Logistics, or AGL, has reportedly expanded the range of products that can be transported through its network.
The updated scope includes certain electronic products containing batteries, small mechanical equipment and products that meet the requirements for “Non-DG Empty Equipment.”
Examples mentioned in the report include:
- Bluetooth speakers
- Smartwatches
- Portable power banks
- Eligible new empty equipment
- Products using nickel-cadmium, alkaline, zinc-based or silver oxide batteries
- New machinery without fuel or hazardous residues
Both air and ocean transportation are reportedly available for the expanded product range. The report also states that sellers can continue using the existing booking process, while the AGL operations team may provide guidance on required shipping documents.
Because eligibility may depend on the product, battery type, packaging and transportation method, sellers should confirm the final requirements through the AGL portal or Seller Central before arranging shipments.
Amazon Live Module Comes to Brand Stores
Amazon is also reportedly expanding livestream shopping access within Brand Stores.
Brand-registered sellers can add an Amazon Live module to their Brand Store, allowing shoppers to watch livestream content while browsing the brand’s storefront. Customers can interact with the livestream and shop featured products.
The AMZ123 report cites Amazon internal historical data showing that Brand Stores using the Amazon Live module achieved, on average, 50% higher sales and a 17% higher add-to-cart rate than comparable Brand Stores without the module.
The reported comparison covered the U.S. market from June 2025 through June 2026. The stores were matched by month, product category and traffic level. These figures are based on Amazon’s internal data as reported by AMZ123 and should not be treated as an independent industry study.
The Amazon Live module can reportedly remain in a Brand Store for up to 60 days. Sellers can adjust its position and display period, feature a single livestream or create a livestream playlist.
To add the module, sellers can reportedly:
- Open Ads Console.
- Go to the Brand Store content section.
- Select Add New Section.
- Choose Live Shopping as the module type.
- Select the livestream content to display.
Brand-registered sellers can also use the Amazon Live Creator app on iOS or Android by signing in with their Seller Central account.
What Amazon Sellers Should Do Now
Sellers affected by these updates should consider taking four practical steps:
- Audit affected listings. Identify products related to refrigeration, suspension systems, markers and pool or spa chemicals.
- Prepare accurate product information. Confirm the relevant gas, ink, chemical, packaging or mechanism details before editing listings.
- Review financial operations. Check the new Finance Workspace and confirm that payment and transaction data can be reconciled efficiently.
- Evaluate logistics and livestreaming options. Check whether eligible products can use AGL and determine whether an Amazon Live module fits the brand’s marketing strategy.
These reported updates could affect listing workflows, shipping options, financial reporting and storefront merchandising. Because the information is based on a third-party report, sellers should verify the final requirements directly in Seller Central and other official Amazon tools before making compliance, logistics or advertising decisions.
FAQ
When will the new requirements take effect?
The reported update is expected to begin on October 26, 2026.
Which product categories are affected?
The four categories are refrigeration products, shock absorbers and suspension supports, markers and writing instruments, and pool or spa water treatment products.
Do existing listings need immediate updates?
Sellers may see the new compliance questions when creating or editing affected listings.
What other Amazon updates were reported?
The report also covers Finance Workspace, expanded Amazon Global Logistics eligibility and a new Amazon Live module for Brand Stores.
