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E-commerce Platform Liability for Health and Safety Counterfeits

New regulations increase the liability of online sales platforms for selling counterfeit products that could endanger health and safety. This means platforms will need to more thoroughly verify sellers and goods offered, aiming to protect consumers from dangerous fakes. These changes are intended to enhance online shopping safety and reduce the risk of purchasing counterfeit items.
Key points
E-commerce platforms will be held liable for selling counterfeit health and safety products if they fail to take appropriate preventive measures.
Platforms must verify seller identities, require them to confirm product authenticity, and display information about product origin.
Mechanisms for quickly removing counterfeit listings and blocking repeat offenders will be implemented.
The rules apply to platforms with annual sales over $500,000 or those that have received at least 10 notices of health/safety counterfeit listings.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3429
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SHOP SAFE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3429.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • E-commerce platforms will be held liable for selling counterfeit health and safety products if they fail to take appropriate preventive measures.
  • Platforms must verify seller identities, require them to confirm product authenticity, and display information about product origin.
  • Mechanisms for quickly removing counterfeit listings and blocking repeat offenders will be implemented.
  • The rules apply to platforms with annual sales over $500,000 or those that have received at least 10 notices of health/safety counterfeit listings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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