1. Business Document Preparation

According to AliExpress platform rules, sellers must provide a business license (or individual business license) consistent with the store entity, and a scanned copy of the legal representative’s ID (front and back). If brand authorization or agency relationships are involved, a brand authorization letter or purchase invoice should also be submitted. Business documents are typically in PDF or JPG format, and file sizes should follow the platform?s upload requirements.

Required test reports and compliance documents vary by product category. Common documents include:

  • CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and related test reports (if applicable)
  • FCC report (for wireless electronic products; the applicable path depends on device type; some devices may fall under SDoC)
  • RoHS report, where applicable
  • REACH report, where applicable
  • UN38.3 report (for products containing lithium batteries)
  • CPC and children?s product test report (for toys and maternal/infant products)
  • SDS/MSDS (for chemicals or products with batteries)

Note: The above list is a general reference; actual requirements depend on the AliExpress platform and product specifics.

3. Labels, Instructions, and Product Photos

Product labels should include: product name, model number, manufacturer information, production date, country of origin, and warning statements. If CE or UKCA marks are applicable, they must be affixed in accordance with regulatory requirements. Instructions and packaging images must be clear, and text should be in English or the language of the destination country. The platform may request actual photos rather than rendered images.

4. Reusing Existing Reports

If you already have a test report issued by a third-party testing body, you may attempt to submit it directly. Whether the report can be used as a reference for AliExpress document review should be checked against the following factors: whether the product model covered by the report matches the model listed, whether the issuing body has appropriate qualifications, and whether the report date is still within a reasonable timeframe (platforms often consider report timeliness but do not set a fixed validity period; this should be assessed together with product changes and platform rules). It is recommended to prioritize more recent reports that cover the current product, model and test scope, and to check the report scope against the platform?s upload requirements.

5. Common Document Gaps

Common Gap Category Typical Scenario
Incomplete business documents Expired business license, unclear legal representative ID, brand authorization letter without a seal
Product report mismatch Model number on the report differs from the selling model, or test items covered in the report are insufficient
Incorrect label information Missing importer/manufacturer information, warning statements not meeting destination country requirements
Non-compliant images Actual photos do not match the description, evidence of image manipulation or incorrect proportions

6. Pre-Submission Check Suggestions

  • Verify that the business license is still valid and that legal representative information matches.
  • Confirm that the product model on the test report matches the model in the store listing exactly.
  • Check that labels and instructions are the final version and comply with the target market’s regulatory requirements.
  • If you have a rejection screenshot, carefully read the rejection reason and supplement documents accordingly.
  • Prepare reports from multiple batches of samples (if applicable) to improve document matching consistency.

The above checks do not guarantee a platform review outcome, but they may help reduce repeated document correction requests.

7. Risk Notice

The final platform review outcome depends on platform rules, product information and the documents actually submitted. The document list provided in this article is a general reference only; actual requirements depend on the latest platform rules and product specifics. The validity of test reports must be assessed based on product changes, regulatory updates, and platform rules. For CE/UKCA pathways, the involvement of a notified body depends on the applicable regulations and product category; low-risk products may self-declare based on technical documentation. The FCC path may require TCB authorization or only SDoC, depending on device type. This article is intended for document preparation and risk review only, and does not guarantee platform acceptance.

8. Common Misconceptions FAQ

Q1: Do all products need a CE or FCC report?
A: Not necessarily. It depends on the product category, target market, and platform requirements. For example, purely mechanical products may not require FCC; Toy and children?s product compliance should be assessed based on the product category, target market and applicable requirements. Electrical characteristics may affect the applicable testing path, but they should not be used as the only basis for deciding whether CE-related documentation is needed.
Q2: Will a more complete and newer report increase the platform review outcome?
A: Platform review focuses on whether the documents accurately correspond to the product, are complete, and comply with local regulations. A higher number of reports does not necessarily increase the acceptance rate; the key is the match between documents and the product. Different platforms may apply different review rules for submitted reports.
Q3: Can I reuse template documents for my submission?
A: Not recommended. Each product has different specifications, manufacturer information, model numbers, etc. Template-based documents are prone to rejection due to mismatched details. It is recommended to prepare product-specific documents.
  • CE/UKCA Compliance Testing Services
  • FCC Testing and TCB Authorization Consulting
  • REACH / RoHS Chemical Testing
  • children product documentation Children’s Product Testing
  • Lithium Battery UN38.3 Testing
  • SDS/MSDS Preparation Services
  • Multi-Platform Compliance Document Review Consulting

10. Next Steps

If you need further assistance in verifying the document checklist or obtaining testing quotations, please contact our compliance advisors. Before preparing supplement documents, it is recommended to download the latest version of the platform’s Product Compliance Requirements manual and take a screenshot of the rejection notice for targeted preparation. We offer one-on-one document pre-review services to help identify common missing documents.