Catalog Rules

Counterfeit items.

Counterfeit spare parts, materials and accessories used to fix or modify genuine items.

Items that would infringe the intellectual property rights of their holders. 

Items that promote or display violence, discrimination, hatred, crime, terrorism and terrorist organisations, or child sexual abuse.

Note: Games, books and movies, which may contain the above prohibited contents, are allowed in the entertainment categories (please see relevant restrictions below).  

Reproductions of any currency and items related to currency reproduction.

Stolen items.

Firearms, weapons and explosives, pepper sprays, tasers and similar items.

Note: Realistic toy guns are also forbidden (e.g. airsoft and bb guns).

Drugs and drug paraphernalia, growing ingredients for drugs (e.g. cannabis plant seeds). 

Armed forces, police or other emergency services official uniforms, badges, accessories or other objects. International humanitarian aid emblems and names (e.g. on badges or patches) listed individually or on clothing.

Note: fancy dress costumes, outfits, and accessories are allowed if not closely resembling official uniforms and/or accessories.

Items that include human or animal remains or by-products from the human body.

Items that are (otherwise) prohibited by law or regulations.

Prescription (Rx) and non-prescription (OTC) medicinal products, medications, professional medical supplies, vitamins, food supplements and any other health-related products.

Products falling within the definition of “veterinary medicinal product” (e.g. flea shampoo, vitamins, medicines and similar products).

Medical devices (including active implantable medical devices) and in-vitro diagnostic medical devices such as (the list is not exhaustive): 

• Pregnancy, ovulation, DNA, Covid-19 and other medical tests
• Needles
• Contact lenses on prescription
• Laser, and lipolysis devices
• Plasma pens 
• Pain relief devices like TENS machine, electrotherapy devices
• Fetal heartbeat detectors, baby ultrasound machines, respiratory sensors
• Inhalation devices
• Aerosol therapy devices
• Teeth descaler devices
• Sleeping aid devices
• Mercury thermometers
• Other products that require a prescription or a medical professional's supervision or direction for their use or that their intended use is for medical purposes.

Note: Certain items (e.g. smartwatches or smart bands with built-in medical software features measuring blood pressure or oxygen saturation, ECG), which could qualify as medical devices, are allowed if they comply with applicable laws and if all of the below requirements are met:

1) They have not expired;

2) They fall under the scope of other, allowed categories (e.g. electronics; beauty tools);

3) They are new and sold in unopened (sealed) packaging;

4) They are not distributed by health care professionals only;

5) They are over-the-counter (i.e. no prescription is required);

6) Their use does not require assistance from a healthcare professional.

Note 2: Certain electronics that are for beauty/esthetical purposes and do not qualify as medical devices are allowed.

Tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or e-cigarettes, vapes, or other vaporising instruments and accessories.

Samples, testers or promotional items that are not intended for sale.

Coins, banknotes and share certificates considered as archeological items, cultural goods or cultural heritage items.

Share certificates that are active instruments of financial value, and/or still active on the stock market. Share certificates that contain personal data are strictly prohibited.

Stamps considered as archeological items, cultural goods or cultural heritage items are strictly prohibited.

Note: Unused, valid stamps are allowed subject to local laws and authorisation restrictions.

Food and drinks of any kind.

Items that promote money lender services, money making schemes or gambling.

Adult items such as sex toys and fetish related items, pornography (e.g., books displaying pornographic/graphic contents), as well as items promoting sex services and offering fetish items for sale.

Official work uniforms, such as:

• Delivery or shipping company uniforms and accessories such as hats, backpacks, pins;
• Work uniforms including clothes and accessories.

Note: Vintage work uniforms or accessories are allowed if they are no longer in use, and don't look like a current work uniform.

Animal fur and its products. Also, natural shells, ivory or items containing products from exotic skin, such as reptile skin, ostrich, camel, karakul and any other items that contain products forbidden by international agreements aimed at restricting trade in endangered plants and animals.

Note: Leather, sheared sheep wool, cashmere and mohair products are allowed.

Live animals, pets and living plants.

Litter, wood shavings, paper pellets and similar items for pets.

Autographed items (or similar items) without a trusted certificate of authenticity.

Some electronics and tech accessories are restricted on Vinted. These include but are not limited to: grooming items for pets, pet cameras and pet monitors, electric equipment for aquarium and terrarium, mobile phones, software keys, movie/tv cameras, etc.

Jailbroken or rooted electronics that have been modified to bypass a manufacturer’s security restrictions and enables the download of applications or extensions not offered by the official Apple or Google Play stores.

Devices with batteries exceeding 100 watt-hours (Wh).

SIM cards.

Greylisted or finance-locked devices.

Blacklisted devices that have not been paid off (these will ultimately be blacklisted by carriers), and devices that have been reported stolen or lost (and/or the owner has blocked the IMEI number. The IMEI number is unique to a device.)

Equipment such as tattoo kits, piercing machines, tanning beds, massage tables.

Not fully functional protective equipment such as but not limited to cycling helmets, climbing harnesses, or eyewear that can no longer serve its intended purpose or no longer meets the safety standards to comply with local laws and regulations.

Musical instruments for adults such as guitars, violins, keyboards and similar items.

Furniture for adults (such as sofas, tables, chairs) and furniture parts, decorations (such as real flowers) or home accessories (except for the ones allowed in Home Decor categories).

Mattresses, mattress toppers, duvets (except in kids categories). 

Note 1: Beds and blankets for pets are allowed in pet care categories.

Note 2: Only new kids mattress toppers are allowed to be sold -  the original tag should be visible .

The following knives are prohibited: throwing knives, Stilettos, drop knives, butterfly knives, (Folding) knives with a blade that has more than one cutting edge, Discoms, hidden knife (plastic knife that is not detectable), Knives that resemble an object other than a weapon (such as credit card knives), Survival knives (machetes, zombie knives)

Used replacement and individual water filter inserts and cartridges. Note: for hygiene reasons only new replacement and individual water filter inserts and cartridges can be sold.

Single use plastic items, such as some versions of tableware, cutlery, cups, straws, confetti, balloons, inflatable decorations, etc.

Note: Non-plastic confetti, unused disposable tableware and table cloth are allowed in Celebrations & Holidays subcategory.

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, fixed / non-portable units, or wall-mounted Air Conditioners.
Note: portable Air conditioner and Air cooler, window Air conditioners are allowed.

Trick and sparkling candles.

E-books, audiobooks, and books without ISBN codes.

Advent calendars, surprise packages and bundles.

Tickets for events, gift cards, discount coupons, subscriptions.

Video games that feature loot boxes. 

Products which are subject to age ratings (such as video games) and that do not display the necessary age rating labelling.

Products which are subject to country-specific content censorship or other restrictions due to the nature of their content.

Digital games, coupons and keys.

Graded cards without authenticity certificates.

Industrial tools and machinery, usually used in industrial and factory settings, by professionals only.

Products which have been modified, refurbished, restored in a way that one cannot reasonably claim that this is the same product (of the same features/of the same quality/of the same safety level) that the original producer put into circulation.

Worn underwear, handmade underwear bottoms, shorts worn as underwear (e.g., sleep shorts), corsets, body shapers and shapewear with bottom parts, protective underwear bottoms for sports.

Note 1: For hygiene reasons, only new underwear, and nappies can be sold - you must clearly show the attached tags and/or original packaging in your item’s pictures. Composition and brand labels inside do not count as tags.

Note 2: Worn bras, swimming costumes, tights and socks can be sold as long as they are properly washed and the description clearly states that the item has been worn. Only new swim nappies and reusable swim nappies can be sold you must clearly show the attached tags and/or original packaging in your item’s pictures. 

All cosmetics (including perfume, makeup, creams, lotions, and hair-care products), cosmetic accessories (makeup sponges, wipes, brushes or applicators) that have already been used or that are not in their original packaging. If items or their packages were sealed - these seals must not be broken or removed. We also recommend that you upload pictures showing the item’s information (packaging information, back information, bar code, expiration date, etc.).

Note 1: It is strictly prohibited to sell cosmetic items that have been used or tried, even once, or that are expired.

Note 2: The sale of any cosmetics products and electronic grooming items for pets are strictly prohibited.

Note 3: It is strictly prohibited to sell cosmetics items that are only permitted for sale for professional use only, qualify as medicinal products or contain biocidal ingredients. 

Note 4: It is strictly prohibited to sell cosmetics containing at least one restricted  ingredient.

Homemade cosmetics without composition labels.

Sanitary products, such as sanitary pads, tampons, period pants and similar items.

Note: For hygiene reasons, only new postpartum care products (relief pads, bed mats. etc) can be sold. You must clearly show the attached tags and/or original packaging in your item’s pictures. Composition and brand labels inside do not count as tags.

Used tongue, eyebrow, nose, lip and intimate piercing jewellery.

Any used components of hygiene related electronic devices, such as the heads of electric tooth brushes or razors/trimmers from hair removal devices. If such items are sold they must be in new condition and sold in their sealed original packaging.

The following children and baby items: pillows and feeding pillows, car seats (infant car seat, booster seat, etc), play furniture, toddler beds, nursing & feeding equipment, bottle teats, baby carriers & wraps, bouncers & swings, slings & wraps, swimming equipment, rattles.
Note: hygiene tools and products, including nappies are allowed only with tags.

Shock collars, choke collars, pinch collars, prong collars, spiked collars for pets.

Nets and traps for fowling, laser pointers. Fish bowls.

Detergents, washing powder, cleaning chemicals and similar products (e.g. liquid, powder, paste, bar, or any other chemicals, or products containing chemical substances (except cosmetics products)).

Refrigerants (CFC and HCFC) and cooling agents for air conditioners.

Radar or frequency jamming devices.

Recalled products. Items that were recalled for safety or other non-compliance reasons or otherwise flagged as unsafe by manufacturers, regulators or other public authorities in the EU or nationally. 

String lights must meet UL588 requirements.

Dangerous substances considered flammable and toxic, including gas canisters used for outdoor activities.

Electronic devices with a swollen battery.

Any used or expired batteries, power banks, memory cards, or blank media such as CDs, DVDs, Blue Ray discs, or USB sticks. If such items are sold they must be in new condition and sold in their sealed original packaging. 

Note: Used rechargeable batteries under 100 watt-hours are allowed.

Private Mobile Radios (Walkie Talkies) that exceed 0.5 watts and/or use frequencies outside the PMR446 frequency band.

Used Cable ties, Masonry brushes, Paint brushes, Paint roller sleeves. Painter’s tape. Note: those items are allowed in New condition only.

Used protective gear such as Face shield, Hard hats, Hearing protection, Safety glasses & goggles, Safety harnesses and work gloves. Note: those items are allowed only in New with tags condition.  

Certain types of used tool accessories such as Buffing pads, Drill bits, Glass & tile bits, Masonry, Metal & woods bits, Hole saws, Oscillating tool attachments, Rotary tool attachments, Router bits, Sandpaper discs & sheets, Saw blades, Screwdriver bits, Wheels & discs. Note: those items are allowed only in New with tags condition.

Used outdoor cooking & grilling items such as Barbecue grills & grates, Charcoal & pellets, Drip trays, Flavouriser bars, Smoker chips, Grill brushes & scrapers and Grilling planks. Note: those items are allowed in New condition only.