What are you not allowed to sell on Facebook?

Weapons, ammunition or explosives. Animals. Illegal, prescription or recreational drugs. Medical or healthcare products.

What kind of content is not allowed on Facebook?

The following behavior isn't allowed on Facebook: Posting things that don't follow the Facebook Community Standards (example: threats, hate speech, graphic violence). Using Facebook to bully, impersonate or harass anyone. Abusing Facebook features (example: sending friend requests to many people you don't know).

What not to do when selling on Facebook?

Don't share your financial information (example: PayPal login and password, bank account info) or unnecessary personal information with buyers or sellers. Don't respond to messages or emails that ask you to provide verification codes or account information, such as your email address and password.

Can I sell drinks on Facebook?

Alcohol: We allow ads that promote alcohol, subject to certain restrictions. We don't allow the sale of alcohol on our commerce channels.

Why am I blocked from selling on Facebook?

Only approved items can be sold on Facebook Marketplace. Listing unapproved items will cause your access to be removed. Learn what can't be sold on Facebook Marketplace. If you see “There are issues with your product” next to your listing, it wasn't approved because it goes against our policies.

What you can and cannot sell on Facebook Marketplace

How long does Facebook restriction last?

The length of a temporary block by Facebook depends on the severity of the violation and the user's history on Facebook. It has been observed that a temporary block may last as little as a few hours, but could also last up to 30 days.

How long are you banned from Facebook Marketplace?

Temporary Blocking

Your account may be temporarily blocked if you violate Facebook's Community Standards or Terms of Service. This suspension usually lasts for a maximum of 30 days, during which you will not be able to access your account. After the ban, you may be able to regain access to your account.

Can I sell cakes on Facebook?

What are the rules? Everyone who sells food needs to make sure it's safe – whether you sell it at a restaurant or café, online or from a market stall. This means you can sell cakes you made at home, but you need to follow the same food safety rules as other similar businesses.

Can I sell sweets on Facebook?

All you need to do is go into the Marketplace section on Facebook, click “Sell Something” and fill in your product name, price, location, category and description before adding up to 10 photos and you're good to go.

Do you need a license to sell cakes on Facebook?

You must register as a food business at least 28 days before you begin trading. If you are already trading and haven't yet registered, you must do so as soon as possible.

What are the red flags of Facebook Marketplace?

Since there isn't an effective way to verify all buyers on the Facebook Marketplace app, you'll need to do a little digging yourself. Bogus or scam accounts tend to be newly created and have no profile picture and very few friends. The biggest red flag is an account with no buying or selling history.

Can I sell things on my Facebook page?

Facebook Shop

Shops on Facebook are a free place for businesses to list and sell products. They are relatively easy to set up and allow the retailer to select the product they would like to feature as well as how they would like to customise their shop.

Can I sell cigarettes on Facebook?

Facebook has officially banned the sale of tobacco and alcohol products via its Marketplace, through closed groups, or through seller's pages. It recommends that people report any abuses of policy such as the sale of tobacco through its report abuse feature.

What are the restrictions on Facebook?

A Facebook restriction is a disciplinary action from Facebook when a user violates its community standards or policies. The nature of the restriction depends on the infraction, ranging from temporarily stopping users from commenting on posts to a full account lockout. Each restriction lasts for a set amount of time.

Can I sell knives on Facebook?

“We take safety very seriously, which is why you have to be 18 or older to use Facebook Marketplace,” a spokesperson said. “We do not allow the sale of non-culinary knives on Marketplace and work quickly to remove these items.”

What products can I sell on Facebook?

Can you sell homemade cakes to the public?

You will need to do the following to be permitted to make money by selling your baked goods from home: Register your business with your Local Authority. Take the relevant training for food hygiene at home. Prepare your home kitchen for a visit from the Environmental Health Officer (EHO).

Can I bake at home and sell?

Most home bakers sell their goods onsite at events like farmers markets and county fairs. Check your local and state regulations for where you can and can't sell home-based bakery goods. You may (depending on state regulations) also be able to sell your baked goods online or through social media.

How to sell homemade bread?

You'll need to apply for a home bakery permit, registration, license and/or certificate first. Bakeries in residential buildings don't need to register with the federal Food and Drug Administration. The rules on selling food from home largely depend on state, county and local laws.

How long is Facebook jail?

"Facebook Jail" is simply when the social media platform bans a user for either intentionally or unintentionally violating its community guidelines. The ban can be either temporary and last for a few hours or up to 21 days or permanent, in which case Facebook deletes the user's account.

How do I know if I'm restricted on Facebook?

If you see only Public posts, that's one of the first signs that the person has restricted you. Next, go to the About section of their profile. If you can see only Public information on their About page as well, it's another signal that they have restricted you.

Why is Facebook removing my posts?

We may disable accounts or remove content (example: photo, comment, post) from Facebook when we find that it goes against our Community Standards. We received a report from a third party that the content you posted infringes or violates their rights.

Why is Facebook limiting my posts?

Posted a lot in a short amount of time. Shared posts that were marked as unwelcome. Shared something that goes against our Community Standards.

How many post can I post on Facebook per day?

For example, Facebook recommends up to five posts per day, but 25 is really the upper limit they allow without negatively impacting the reach of your posts. The posting limits we have implemented, in accordance with each social network's guidelines, are shown in the table below.