Interpretation of the Prohibition and Restriction Rules of Alibaba International Station Announcement on Changes in Controlled Devices

To further regulate the development of the platform market, Alibaba International Station will strengthen the control measures on "controlled instruments such as controlled knives, torture instruments and other products that may endanger the personal safety of citizens". To facilitate members to understand the relevant content of controlled instruments, the platform has released the "Interpretation of the Prohibition of Sale Rules - Controlled Instruments". The platform prohibits the release of controlled instrument products. Members are requested to understand and comply with the prohibition of sale rules released by the platform.

[Reference Regulations]: "Interim Provisions on the Implementation of Control on Certain Knives" of the People's Republic of China, "Regulations on the Use of Police Equipment and Weapons by People's Police", "Weapons and Police Equipment Management System", "Standards for the Identification of Controlled Knives", "Weapons Ordinance" of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, "Offensive Weapons Restriction Act" of the United Kingdom and other relevant laws and regulations.

The specific changes are as follows:

Blade length:

Before the change - no specific control requirements were specified

After the change - it is clearly prohibited to sell "super-long knives" over 10cm

Tool product release specifications:

Before change - No specific specification requirements were specified

After the change - clarify the image specifications and description specifications

Control example:

Before the change - only some products have control image examples

After the change - Added control display control picture examples and notes

The platform control will be based on the latest control rules. For specific details, please refer to the "Interpretation of the Prohibition and Restriction on Sales Rules-Controlled Equipment". This rule change will officially take effect on June 14, 2022.

The platform reminds all members to ship products and conduct transactions in compliance with regulations. Members are responsible for complying with product compliance laws applicable in any country of sale. For members who publish illegal products and information, the platform will remove or delete the relevant products and information. At the same time, members who violate the regulations will be punished in accordance with relevant platform rules.

For members who maliciously bypass the rules, publish illegal information in any scenario (such as communication, inquiry, live broadcast and other interactive scenarios), repeatedly violate the rules, are notified by the regulatory authorities, are exposed by important media, and have other serious violations, the platform will take penalties including but not limited to deleting product information, deducting points, blocking stores, restricting members from using website product functions, freezing accounts and even closing accounts in accordance with the platform's relevant rules. We will continue to pay attention to relevant policy changes in various countries and make corresponding adjustments to the platform's control policies accordingly. If you have any questions, please consult Xiao He Online.