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warning PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION_BELOW_500_

Product description below 500 character minimum

What this means

TikTok Shop expects descriptions of at least 500 characters covering features, materials, care, warranty, and any required safety information.

Why this happens

TikTok Shop / TikTok Catalog Manager validates descriptions against length limits, prohibited HTML, and content policies. Active scripts, external resources, off-platform redirects, or excessive promotional copy trigger this.

How to fix it

  1. Strip JavaScript, iframes, and active content. Most channels accept basic HTML formatting only.
  2. Trim to channel-specific limits (most: 5,000 chars for full descriptions).
  3. Remove off-channel checkout links — descriptions can't redirect away from the platform.
  4. Replace promotional 'Buy now!' style copy with descriptive product information.
  5. Re-submit and verify in the next processing cycle.

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