LIST OF PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ITEMS

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This list of prohibited and restricted items is intended only as a guide. You may only sell items in your possession and you may not buy or sell items that are legally prohibited in the country you live in. That goes for items that are listed as allowed in our list.

At Newish, we reserve the right to decide what items are or aren’t allowed on our app at any time. There are instances where we may remove items that are not listed below if we decide that they are offensive, in breach of our Terms of Service, or are in any other way a risk that we’re not prepared to take.

Please note that we continuously update this list.

• Adult only material and nudity
• Advertisements
• Alcohol
• Animals and wildlife products
• Counterfeit currency and stamps
• Counterfeit items, replicas and unauthorised copies
• Credit cards
• Data banks, mailing lists and personal information
• Drop-shipping
• Drugs and drug paraphernalia
• Food and edible items
• Firearms, weapons and military items
• Fireworks and kit for their implementation
• Goods from embargoed countries
• Government, transit and shipping-related items, government documents, IDs and licenses
• Graphic and violent imagery
• Hate speech and discriminatory content
• Hazardous materials
• Human remains, human organs and body parts
• Lock-picking and locksmithing devices
• Lotteries and giveaways
• All medical devices (prescription and over-the counter medical devices), including contact lenses and used or unused diagnostic tests
• Restricted perfumes and cosmetics
• Plants and seeds
• Products subject to safety regulations
• Real estate
• Recalled items
• Restricted products for children and infants
• Second hand clothing item that is not disclosed to be second hand or used
• Services
• Software
• State or public agencies ownerships, artistic, historical and archaeological properties
• Stocks and other securities
• Stolen property and property with removed serial numbers
• Technology and electronics
• Tickets
• Tobacco
• TV de-scramblers
• Vouchers, gift cards, digital and non-material goods

ADULT-ONLY MATERIAL AND NUDITY

Any material representing or describing bestiality, necrophilia, coprophilia, rape, incest in all sort of publications, films, and other recordings

Any material of any type representing, describing or depicting nudity or sexualised imagery of children including child sexual exploitation material

Adult magazines, films and videos

Adult toys and related accessories that are used for sexual purposes

Listings for unclean and/or unwashed underwear, including listings that imply the condition of the item is unwashed

Any imagery depicting full or partial nudity that breaches Newish’s nudity policy

Any other content that breaches Newish’s sexually inappropriate content and behaviour policy

ADVERTISEMENTS

Posts that advertise commercial or private websites for the purposes of selling outside Newish

Unsolicited advertising or promotions, requests for donations or ‘spam’

Advertisements for selling schemes, businesses or marketing opportunities

ALCOHOL

Alcohol products including gift sets

Liquor license

The sale of the following is allowed:

Beer/wine making kits

ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE PRODUCTS

Any animal alive. This extends to listings that include animals as a gift, prize or giveaway in connection with an item listed on Newish

Any part, pelt or skin from endangered animals, that is any species listed in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species

Ivory items and ivory derivatives

Tusks, horns or antlers from any animal

Animal traps including glue-based traps used in pest control to catch and monitor insects

Animal specimens preserved in toxic or flammable substances such as formaldehyde

The sale of the following is allowed:

Pelts of non-endangered animal species, with the exception of dogs and cats

COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY AND STAMPS

Replica coins for collection

Counterfeit coins

Counterfeit bank notes

Counterfeit bonds

COUNTERFEIT ITEMS, REPLICAS AND UNAUTHORIZED COPIES

Counterfeit clothing and accessories such as for example, a bag bearing the Chanel® name or logo that was neither made nor authorised for sale by Chanel®

Counterfeit replacement parts not made by the manufacturer that the items are labelled with

Counterfeit electronics

Counterfeit cosmetics

Unauthorised or pirated copies. This includes but is not limited to pirated, duplicated, backed-up or bootlegged copies of books, videos, films, music CDs, MP3s, MP4s, photographs, radio programs, concerts, television programs and video games

Products made available by digital download where the seller doesn’t own the copyright. This includes but is not limited to: codes that can be used to access content on other websites or platforms; e-books or audio books

Any product that has been illegally replicated, reproduced or manufactured

Any item or behaviour that infringes copyright, trademark, design or any other intellectual property rights. This also includes user generated content or creations made using parts of branded items without the authorisation of the brand itself

Equipment used to make counterfeit items

CREDIT CARDS

Currently active and inactive bank credit, debit and pre-paid cards

Currently active store credit cards

The sale of the following is allowed:

Blank plastic cards

DATA BANKS, MAILING LISTS AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

Data banks

Mailing lists

Personal information

DROP-SHIPPING

Drop-shipped designer, luxury, electronic or cosmetic items

Drop-shipped items listed using stock images, customer photos and/or supplier photos

Drop-shipped items produced at large scale and bought to order from catalogues or other marketplaces

The sale of the following is allowed:

Handcrafted items designed by the seller

Items produced or printed on demand that the seller has designed

DRUGS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

We have a zero tolerance policy for any drugs, drug paraphernalia, tobacco or smoking accessories and will take immediate action on any item in this category found on Newish.

Narcotics, steroids, and any other controlled substance

Any substance described as having drug-like effects (for example, a ‘legal high’)

Any article meant for the use, manufacturing or concealing of a controlled substance

FOOD AND EDIBLE ITEMS

Perishable or past expiration date food and edible items

Non-perishable food and edible items that do not have a clear expiry date

Non-perishable food and edible items that do not show an ingredient list

Home caterer services

Unsealed or opened food products

The sale of the following is allowed:

Non-perishable food and edible items that have a clearly marked expiration date and ingredient list shown in the listing. The item must comply with applicable food regulations at the time of the sale both in the country where Newish is located and in the registered user’s country of residence and/or domicile

FIREARMS, WEAPONS AND MILITARY ITEMS

Any firearms, weapons and military items, regardless of their functionality, construction date or of their being collectibles. The term ‘firearm’ indicates all the parts constituting a firearm, a sporting gun, all types of collectible, vintage, antique and signalling guns

Ammunitions

Kits for the construction of firearms

Firearms replicas

All blade weapons, knives and sharp instruments. This includes but is not limited to: kitchen knives, fishing and scuba knives, blackjacks, clubs, brass knuckles, switchblades and swords of all kind

BB guns

Airsoft guns

Paintball guns

Pneumatic spearguns

Bows and arrows

Scuba spearguns

The sale of the following is allowed:

Bulletproof vests

Miniature weapons designed for toy miniature figures

Toy weapons that cannot be mistaken for real weapons

FIREWORKS AND KITS FOR THEIR IMPLEMENTATION

Any fireworks, even those available in high street stores

Kits for firework implementation

GOODS FROM EMBARGOED COUNTRIES

All embargoed restricted items

GOVERNMENT, TRANSIT AND SHIPPING-RELATED ITEMS, GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, IDs AND LICENSES

Any government, transit and shipping-related items, government documents, IDs and licenses

The sale of the following is allowed:

Historical or collector badges that do not resemble modern badges (e.g. an antique sheriff’s badge from the 19th century), provided that the listing clearly states that the object is at least 75 years old or belongs to an organization which no longer exists

Souvenirs such as hats, mugs, pins, pens, buttons, cuff links, shirts and paperweights that do not contain or show any emblems

Fake, novelty or clearly unofficial badges, such as plastic or humorous ones

GRAPHIC AND VIOLENT IMAGERY

Any content that breaks Newish’s Graphic and Violent Imagery Policy

HATE SPEECH AND DISCRIMINATORY CONTENT

Any content that breaks Newish’s Hate Speech and Discrimination Policy

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Hazardous materials. This includes but is not limited to: fire extinguishers, radioactive materials, flammable gases, combustible items, pesticides and poisons, toxic substances

Any dangerous item subject to specific sale restrictions

HUMAN REMAINS, HUMAN ORGANS AND BODY PARTS

Human body parts including, but not limited to: organs, bones, teeth, blood, bodily fluids, waste products, sperm and eggs

The sale of the following is allowed:

Hair pieces, extensions and wigs made from human hair

LOCKPICKING AND LOCKSMITHING DEVICES

Any lockpicking and locksmithing devices

LOTTERIES AND GIVEAWAYS

All types of lotteries (raffles)

Mystery boxes or mystery items, where a seller offers an item or number of items for sale for a set price, without specifying the items that the buyer will receive

The sale of the following is allowed:

Free prize competitions and free draws that comply to applicable law both in the country where Newish is located and in the registered user’s country of residence and/or domicile

ALL MEDICAL DEVICES (PRESCRIPTION AND OVER-THE COUNTER MEDICAL DEVICES), INCLUDING CONTACT LENSES AND USED OR UNUSED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

All medical devices (prescription and over-the counter medical devices), including contact lenses

All medical products (prescription and over-the counter medical products)

Contraceptive products and devices

Teeth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide and any other compound that releases hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide

Herbal and holistic remedies, supplements and other items whose descriptions implicitly or explicitly compare the products listed to prescription drugs, imply any non-approved treatments, or market them as having the same results

Unapproved or unlicensed healthcare products or supplementsSupplements, herbal and holistic remedies containing prohibited ingredients

Supplements, herbal and holistic remedies containing regulated ingredients that exceed permitted levels

Smoking cessation medicines such as nicotine replacement gum or patches
 

Non-medical items that make misleading, unverified or false medical claims

Weight loss products with warnings or recalls

Counterfeit medicines

Used and unsealed healthcare products

Past expiration date products

Surgical masks

Respirator masks

Non-handmade fabric face masks

Sanitising sprays, gels and liquids

The sale of the following is allowed:

Vitamins, provided the product is new and unopened and the list of ingredients clearly visible in the listing

Face masks handmade by the seller

RESTRICTED PERFUMES AND COSMETICS

Testers

Decanters

Used perfumes and cosmetics

Perfumes and cosmetics replicas

Past expiration date perfumes and cosmetics

Unsealed product samples decanted from their original packaging, for example a full sized product decanted into samples by a seller for resale

Homemade cosmetics that do not show an ingredient list
Cosmetic items containing prohibited or hazardous ingredients

Cosmetic items containing regulated ingredients that exceed permitted levels
 

The sale of the following is allowed:

Unused and genuine perfumes and cosmetics

Sample perfumes and cosmetics, as long as they come in the original container that includes the ingredient list

Homemade perfumes and cosmetics, as long as they comply with the applicable regulations at the time of the sale both in the country where Newish is located and in the registered user’s country of residence and/or domicile

PLANTS AND SEEDS

Any prohibited or restricted plants, seeds, plant pests and other materials

PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO SAFETY REGULATIONS

Any product that does not meet regulatory safety requirements for sale. This includes, but is not limited to:

Dummies and dummy clips, children’s clothing and blankets

Toys, particularly those containing button batteries, magnets or small parts

Safety clothing and protective equipment such as helmets for cycling, motorbiking, skating and snowsports

The sale of the following is allowed:

Clothing for babies and children, toys, and safety equipment, on the condition that they meet regulatory safety requirements, including safety notices and appropriate labelling, and are permissible for sale. Sellers are responsible for ensuring that their items meet applicable regulations and do not pose a risk to the safety of the buyer.

REAL ESTATE

Any real estate property, including property rental or licence

RECALLED ITEMS

Products recalled by a manufacturer or another government agency. For additional information please consult the applicable regulator website (e.g. European Commission website)

RESTRICTED PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN AND INFANTS

Infant sleep furniture and accessories, including cribs, cots, bassinets, moses baskets, infant mattresses, infant pillows or cushions, and crib bumpers, nets or covers

Inclined infant sleep products, including baby loungers and baby rockers

Children’s and infants’ car seats and car seat restraint straps

Prams, pushchairs and strollers, and their replacement parts

Infant carriers and slings

Infant teething items

Infant formula

Water beads

SECOND-HAND CLOTHING

Any second hand clothing item that is not disclosed to be second hand or used. The seller must declare that any second hand clothing listed is not new and that it has been cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

SERVICES

Professional or personal services such as for example financial or marketing advice, building or labour services

Clothing rental services

SOFTWARE

Counterfeit software

Pre-installed/OEM software

Any software restricted for sale

Any software sold via digital download

STATE OR PUBLIC AGENCIES OWNERSHIPS, ARTISTIC, HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Artefacts, antiques and items with historical or artistic value that are protected under national laws or regulations

STOCKS AND OTHER SECURITIES

Stock, shares or security interests

STOLEN PROPERTY AND PROPERTY WITH REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS

Any item taken without the authorisation from private individuals, companies or governments

TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONICS

Mobile phones and related tech accessories

Speakers, headphones and headsets

Digital audio players and related products

Games consoles, controllers and related accessories

Computers, laptops, tablets, E-readers and related accessories

Smartwatches and fitness watches or fitness trackers

Cosmetic electronics such as hair stylers, clippers and trimmers

Home and lifestyle electronics such as lighting, virtual assistants and appliances

Televisions, DVD players and related products

Battery banks, chargers and hard drives

The sale of the following is allowed:

Cameras, video cameras and related accessories including film and lenses

Mobile phone and laptop cases, covers, folios and holders

Digital and analog wrist watches such as Casio, Swatch and Timex

TICKETS

Event tickets for sporting, music, stage or any other events

Transit tickets for rail, airplane or other transport services

Lottery tickets

TOBACCO

Tobacco and its derivatives, including cigarettes, cigars and snus

All tobacco products and accessories, including ashtrays and collectables

Herbal tobacco, nicotine-free cigarettes or tobacco-free cigarettes

E-cigarettes and associated products, including e-liquids and pods

Pipes

Cigarette papers, filters and rolling machines

The sale of the following is allowed:

Incenses, provided that the listing and the instructions do not mention, either implicitly or explicitly, that the item is related to drugs or to the consumption of illegal substances

TV DE-SCRAMBLERS

Any TV de-scramblers

VOUCHERS, GIFT CARDS, DIGITAL AND NON-MATERIAL GOODS

Vouchers

Gift cards, store or merchandise credits and all items equivalent to cash

All products made available by digital sale or download, including games and game accounts, in-game currency, items, and characters.

To learn about how we moderate content at Newish, click here for more information. 

Last Update: Feb 2026