Catalogue 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 Hobbies and Collectables, Entertainment and Electronics 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). 

Nazi and fascist uniforms, and items displaying Nazi or fascist symbols.

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 machines and 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 products intended for use for medical purposes.

  Note: Certain items (e.g. smartwatches or smart bands with built-in medical software features such as 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 requirements below are met:

  1) They are marked with the CE mark and the four digit number of the notified body (if applicable and both it’s labeling and manual are drafted in local language);

  2) They have not expired;

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

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

  5) They are not exclusively distributed by health care professionals;

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

  7) 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, stamps and share certificates that are considered cultural heritage property and are prohibited due to legal requirements.

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.

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.

Items that identify with or promote organisations that support violence, discrimination, hatred or crime. Examples of such groups include Nazi or neo-Nazism and fascism or neo-fascism.

Animal fur and its products, for example, 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 and pets.

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, 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.

Bikes, including but not limited to city, road, mountain and electric bikes.

Furniture for adults (such as sofas, tables, chairs) and furniture parts.

Real plants, such as flowers. 

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: All sharp knives with a pointed tip, regardless of size or intended use, including kitchen knives. Specialized sharp knives, including bread, steak and butcher knives, regardless of size or intended use. Fabric scissors, rotary cutters, crafting scissors, throwing knives, stiletto knives, drop knives, butterfly knives, folding knives, swiss army knives, circular throwing knives, hidden knives (e.g. plastic knives that are not detectable), knives that resemble an object other than a weapon (e.g. credit card knives), survival knives (e.g. machetes, zombie knives), swords, chainsaws, axes, saws with a handle and elongated blade that resemble a knife, collectable, prop and antique knives, even if described as decorative, if these are sharp with a pointed tip, double- and single-edged razor blades, straight razors, cutlery sets that include any of the above listed knives.

Note 1: Cartridge razors and electric razors are allowed in new condition when sold in their sealed original packaging

Note 2: Table knives with a dull blade and rounded tip, such as butter knives, are allowed.

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.

Digital e-books and audiobook.

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, composition 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.

All paint, varnish, lacquer, stain, primer, sealant, paint thinner, ink, ink refills, candle fragrances and ceramic and pottery glazes that have already been used. Such items should be sold new in their sealed and in their original packaging. These seals must not be broken or removed. We also recommend that you upload pictures showing the item’s information (packaging information, composition information, bar code, expiration date, etc.).

Note: It is strictly prohibited to sell paint, varnish, stain or other related items if these are used or expired. 

Homemade cosmetics without composition labels.

Sanitary products such as tampons, menstrual cups, 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.

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

Nets and traps for fowling. Fish bowls.

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

Note 1: Unused essential oils used as cosmetics can be sold in New with tags condition. 

Note 2: Unused coatings, such as paint or varnish, inks and candle fragrances can be sold in New without tags condition.

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.

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.