Amazon.ca uses the same Account Health appeal process as Amazon.com, and many sellers run both from one unified account. But Canada has its own rules on bilingual labeling, sales tax and regulated products. This guide covers why an Amazon Canada seller account gets suspended and how our appeals team handles it.
Quick answer
If your Amazon Canada seller account is suspended (Amazon now says “deactivated”), read the notice in Account Health first. Besides the usual causes such as inauthentic complaints and performance, Canada-specific triggers include missing English and French labeling, GST/HST registration details, and Health Canada requirements for products like cosmetics and natural health products. Fix the cause, then appeal with a specific Plan of Action.
Key takeaways
- Amazon.ca and Amazon.com are often linked through a unified North America account.
- A deactivation in one North American store can affect the others.
- Canada requires bilingual (English and French) labeling for many consumer products.
- Regulated products such as cosmetics and natural health products need Health Canada compliance.
- Appeals go through Account Health, the same as in the US.
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Why Amazon Canada seller accounts get suspended
- Labeling: products sold in Canada generally need English and French labels. Missing French text can lead to listing removal.
- Sales tax details: GST/HST registration information that is missing or does not match the business.
- Regulated products: cosmetics, natural health products and some electronics need Health Canada or other approvals.
- Inauthentic or IP complaints from brand owners. See inauthentic suspension.
- Performance and verification, the same as other marketplaces.
Selling on Amazon.ca and received a notice? Tap the green WhatsApp icon on your screen and send it to us. Reading it is free.
How Amazon.ca and Amazon.com are linked
Many sellers use a unified North America account that covers the US, Canada and Mexico. That is convenient for selling, but it also means an account-level deactivation usually applies to every store in the region. Before appealing, check Account Health for each marketplace and make sure your Plan of Action covers everything flagged, not only the Canadian issue.
Canadian compliance gaps Amazon checks
| Gap | What usually fixes it |
|---|---|
| English-only packaging | Bilingual labels on the product, and updated listing images. |
| Cosmetics without notification | Health Canada cosmetic notification and compliant ingredient labels. |
| Natural health products without a license | A valid Natural Product Number (NPN) on the label. |
| Tax details missing | Correct GST/HST registration information in Seller Central. |
We are not regulatory or tax advisers. For approvals and registrations, use a Canadian specialist.
How to appeal an Amazon Canada suspension
1. Read every notice
Check Account Health for Canada and any linked stores.
2. Fix the gap first
Relabel inventory, add registrations or remove non-compliant listings before you appeal.
3. Write a specific Plan of Action
Use our Amazon Plan of Action template.
4. Attach proof
Photos of new labels, registration numbers and supplier invoices.
Real reinstatement results
These are reinstatement emails from client cases we handled, including cases that had been rejected before they reached us.
How our fee works
A rejected appeal often needs a fresh look rather than another rewrite. You pay a small part to start, and the rest only when you are selling again.
Tap the WhatsApp icon on your screen to start. The first review of your rejection is free.
Frequently asked questions
Will an Amazon Canada suspension affect my US account?
It can. Many sellers use a unified North America account, so an account-level deactivation often applies to Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.mx together.
Do I need French labels to sell on Amazon.ca?
Many consumer products sold in Canada must carry both English and French labeling. Requirements depend on the product, so check with a Canadian compliance specialist.
Can I appeal in English on Amazon Canada?
Yes. Appeals in clear English are accepted.
Do you help sellers outside Canada?
Yes. Most of our clients sell from outside the marketplace where they were deactivated.
How much does an Amazon Canada appeal cost?
Reading your notice is free. Our fee is the same for every marketplace and is shown below.
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Send us your notice for a free case review. You get an honest answer before you pay.
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