Selling on AqNova

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AqNova

Operated by Arivon Holding Corporation

Huntington Park, Southern California

AQNOVA MARKETPLACE · SECTION 10

Selling on AqNova

Global Seller Center · Platform Guide · Compliance Reference

You didn’t build something this good to stay invisible.

The world’s most ethical products deserve the world’s most trusted marketplace.

You have spent years building a product that is genuinely better — grown without chemicals, crafted with fair labor, sourced without compromise. You have the certifications. You have the story. You have the values. What you have not had is a platform built to recognize all of that, verify it, and connect it to the global audience that has been looking for exactly what you make.

That platform is AqNova.

We didn’t build another online store. We built a movement — where every purchase is a vote for the kind of world conscious consumers want to live in. A marketplace where your sustainability credentials are not a filter applied as an afterthought, but the foundation of the entire platform. Where your product is found because of its standards, not its ad spend. Where your brand is protected by the same verification that makes every listing on this platform worth trusting.

“We are not the cheapest. We are not the biggest. We are the most intentional. And that is exactly the point.”

AqNova serves the consumer in Nairobi looking for verified organic personal care. The family in Calgary trying to shop consciously for their household. The buyer in Berlin who is done with greenwashing and wants one platform they can actually trust. The conscious shopper in Seoul, Dubai, Vancouver, and Lima. They are all here — and they are looking for what you make.

Why Sell on AqNova

Every marketplace will tell you to list your products with them. Most of them cannot tell you why it is worth more than the next option. Here is our case — made plainly.

01 — Your Certifications Finally Mean Something

On most platforms, a sustainability badge is a self-reported label. A tag. A filter. On AqNova, every certification badge displayed on a product listing is tied to a verified, independently maintained entry in our public Certification Registry — expiry-tracked, benchmarked against 40+ globally recognized standards. When your product carries an AqNova Verified badge, consumers know it is real. That trust is your competitive advantage, and we protect it by enforcing the same standard on every other vendor on the platform.

02 — Your Customers Are Already Here

AqNova’s audience is not general. It is specific, intentional, and growing. These are consumers who have already decided they want ethical, sustainable, organic products — they are not browsing to be convinced. They are searching with intent. They are the wellness households in Canada, the eco-conscious buyers in Germany, the organic-first families in Australia, and the increasingly sustainability-aware consumer base across African cities from Lagos to Nairobi to Cape Town. You do not have to fight for their attention. You just have to be verified to reach them.

03 — Discovery by Standards, Not Ad Spend

On Amazon, you pay to rank. On AqNova, you earn your rank through verification, product quality, and vendor performance. There are no ad auctions. No pay-to-rank systems. No dynamic pricing that punishes you for not buying visibility. Your products appear to the right audience because they meet the right standards — full stop. That means your marketing budget goes toward growing your brand, not buying your way into search results.

04 — A Global Market. Built for You.

AqNova operates across 25+ countries on six continents — not as a single English-language platform with international shipping bolted on, but as a regionally adapted marketplace with localized languages, localized payment methods, and localized pricing. Your product, verified once, reaches consumers in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Australia without you having to rebuild your storefront for each market. We handle the regional architecture. You handle the products.

05 — A Platform That Protects Your Brand

AqNova enforces its standards. We remove listings. We suspend vendors who misrepresent their credentials. We publish enforcement actions in a public Greenwashing Enforcement Log. That discipline is not a burden on you — it is protection for you. When consumers trust the platform, they trust every verified vendor on it. Your brand is positioned alongside the world’s most rigorously screened sustainable products, not buried in a sea of unverified claims.

06 — Pricing Designed for Global Access

AqNova believes that access to a global market should not be a privilege of size. Our subscription model is tiered for global participation — with dedicated African market pricing that reflects the economic realities of some of our most important vendor communities. Whether you are a solo artisan in Accra or a growing sustainable brand in Berlin, AqNova’s pricing is built to meet you where you are.

07 — Your Story, Told at Scale

Every product on AqNova has a story. AqNova’s platform is designed to surface that story to consumers who want to hear it — the origin, the process, the people behind the product. This is not a listing directory. It is a curated marketplace where brand narrative, certification depth, and production ethics are the selling points. For vendors who have built their identity around how they make things, AqNova is the first platform designed to make that matter commercially.

AqNova vs. Typical Marketplace

This is not a comparison built to flatter us. It is a factual breakdown of structural differences that determine the commercial environment your brand lives in.

Your Journey as an AqNova Vendor

From first application to your first global sale — this is what selling on AqNova looks like.

Vendor Subscription Plans

AqNova’s subscription model is designed for global participation — with transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and no ad spend required to be visible. Discovery is earned through verification and performance, not purchased through auctions.

★ Founding Vendor Program: AqNova’s first 250 qualifying vendors receive three months of Premium subscription credit as part of our global launch recognition. This is not a discount. It is an invitation to be part of building the marketplace from the inside.

All plans include: full certification verification and Verified Badge display, access to AqNova’s global consumer audience across 25+ countries, localized storefront with multi-language and multi-payment support, vendor analytics dashboard, and access to AqNova’s Vendor Referral Partner Program (VRPP).

Who Can Sell on AqNova

AqNova is a curated marketplace — but curation does not mean exclusion by size, geography, or business model. It means exclusion by standard. If your product is genuinely sustainable, ethically produced, and verifiable, you belong here — whether you are a solo artisan, a family farm, a growing brand, a cooperative, a renewable energy company, or an EV accessory manufacturer.

AqNova is the one-stop destination for everything a conscious consumer touches in their daily life — from the soap in their bathroom to the solar charger on their desk to the organic food on their table to the sustainable clothing on their back. The following business types are eligible to apply, subject to AqNova’s verification process:

— Sustainable & Organic Personal Care Brands

Skincare, haircare, body care, and cosmetic companies with independently verified organic, natural, or clean-ingredient formulations. From independent formulators to established wellness brands.

— Ethical Fashion, Apparel & Accessories

Clothing, footwear, bags, and textile producers operating under fair labor standards with independently verifiable supply chain documentation — from solo designers to cooperative producers.

— Artisan Cooperatives & Craft Producers

Community-based and cooperative producers with verified ethical sourcing and production practices — including small-scale producers across Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. AqNova was built for you.

— Mom & Pop Shops and Local Small Producers

Independent, family-run, and community-based businesses making quality sustainable products at any scale. If your product meets the standard, your size does not disqualify you. AqNova is built for the small producer with a big product.

— Solo Producers & Independent Makers

Individual artisans, independent craftspeople, solo farmers, and one-person sustainable product businesses. AqNova’s verification process is designed to accommodate producers at every scale — including those who make things alone.

— Organic & Regenerative Farmers & Agricultural Producers

Farmers and agricultural producers with verified organic, regenerative, biodynamic, or agroecological certifications supplying food, ingredients, herbal products, and wellness goods globally.

— Sustainable Food & Beverage Producers

Organic food brands, fair trade coffee and tea producers, plant-based food companies, ethical snack brands, fermented and functional food producers, and specialty food artisans with verified sourcing and production.

— Eco-Friendly Home, Cleaning & Household Products

Non-toxic household cleaners, sustainable laundry products, biodegradable cleaning solutions, reusable household goods, and zero-waste home essentials that meet AqNova’s ingredient and sustainability standards.

— Sustainable Kitchen & Cookware

Plastic-free cookware, sustainable food storage solutions, compostable kitchen supplies, ethically sourced cooking tools, and eco-friendly kitchen accessories for the conscious household.

— Natural Baby, Child & Family Products

Organic baby care, non-toxic children’s products, sustainable baby clothing and accessories, natural infant nutrition, and family-centered wellness products with verified safe-ingredient formulations.

— Wellness, Supplements & Natural Health Products

Verified natural and organic supplements, herbal remedies, adaptogenic products, functional wellness goods, and clean-ingredient health products with independently certified formulations.

— Sustainable Pet Products

Natural and organic pet food, eco-friendly pet accessories, non-toxic grooming products, sustainable pet bedding, and ethically sourced treats for the households of conscious pet owners.

— Renewable Energy Products & Accessories

Solar panels, portable solar chargers, solar-powered home devices, small wind energy products, energy monitoring systems, and renewable energy accessories for households and small businesses.

— Electric Vehicle (EV) Accessories & Sustainable Mobility

EV home charging solutions, sustainable vehicle accessories, electric bike and scooter components, eco-friendly mobility products, and clean transportation goods for the conscious commuter and household.

— Sustainable Electronics & Tech Accessories

Recycled-material electronics, solar-powered gadgets, energy-efficient devices, eco-friendly phone cases and tech accessories, refurbished electronics, and sustainable technology products with verified material sourcing.

— Zero-Waste & Plastic-Free Living Products

Reusable bags, bottles, and containers; bamboo and natural fiber alternatives to single-use plastics; zero-waste bathroom and kitchen essentials; sustainable gift-wrapping; and products designed to remove plastic from daily life entirely.

— Sustainable Fashion for the Home (Textiles & Linens)

Organic cotton bedding, fair trade home textiles, natural fiber rugs and cushions, sustainable curtains, and ethically produced home decor and linen goods.

— Ethical Jewellery & Accessories

Fairtrade gold and silver jewellery, conflict-free gemstones, sustainably sourced natural material accessories, upcycled and recycled material jewellery, and ethically produced adornments with verifiable provenance.

— Sustainable Stationery, Office & School Supplies

Recycled paper products, FSC-certified notebooks and stationery, non-toxic art supplies, plastic-free office essentials, and sustainable back-to-school products for eco-conscious families and workplaces.

— Sustainable Garden, Outdoor & Outdoor Living

Organic seeds and soil amendments, natural pest control solutions, sustainable garden tools, compostable planters, eco-friendly outdoor furniture, and products for the sustainable home garden.

— Eco-Friendly Packaging & Compostable Solutions

Manufacturers of compostable, recyclable, or reusable packaging solutions serving the sustainable product and food service ecosystem. Including certified compostable mailers, sustainable retail packaging, and plastic-free shipping supplies.

— Natural Building Materials & Sustainable Home Improvement

Recycled-content building materials, non-toxic paints and finishes, sustainable insulation, FSC-certified wood products, natural flooring, and eco-conscious home improvement materials.

— Sustainable Travel & Outdoor Gear

Eco-friendly travel accessories, sustainable luggage, recycled-material outdoor gear, reef-safe sunscreen and personal care, organic insect repellents, and environmentally responsible products for the sustainable traveller and adventurer.

— Fair Trade Gifts, Homewares & Decor

Handcrafted homewares, fair trade decorative items, ethically sourced gifts, artisan-made ceramics and textiles, sustainable candles and fragrance products, and conscious gifting options across all occasions.

— Certified B Corporations & Social Enterprises

Mission-driven businesses with formal third-party social and environmental performance certification whose entire operational model is aligned with the purpose AqNova was built to serve.

— NGO & Non-Profit Product Arms

Non-governmental organizations and non-profit entities that produce or sell verified sustainable products in service of their social or environmental mission — from community cooperatives to impact-driven product programs.

Vendor Referral Partner Program (VRPP)

AqNova’s Vendor Referral Partner Program is a performance-based referral system that rewards existing vendors for introducing qualified new vendors to the marketplace. It is one of the most direct ways to earn additional revenue from your existing presence on AqNova.

How It Works

1. An existing AqNova vendor refers a new, qualified vendor to the platform using their unique referral link.

2. The referred vendor completes the verification process and activates a paid subscription.

3. The referring vendor earns a commission on the referred vendor’s subscription revenue for a defined payout period.

4. Commission tiers increase with referral volume, rewarding vendors who become active ecosystem builders.

Commission Structure

✓ Tier 1 — 10% commission on referred vendor subscription revenue

✓ Tier 2 — 15% commission (qualifying volume threshold)

✓ Tier 3 — 18% commission (top-tier referral partners)

✓ Vendor-to-Vendor Referral Credit System — additional platform credits for high-volume referrers

✓ Milestone Hybrid Payment Model — structured payouts capped at 12 months per referral for platform sustainability

Certification & Verification Standards

AqNova’s Certification Registry is the backbone of the platform’s trust architecture. Every badge displayed on a vendor’s storefront is tied to a verified entry in this registry. The following certification categories are recognized and actively verified across AqNova’s global vendor base.

Organic & Agricultural

USDA Organic, EU Organic (EU 2018/848), Canada Organic, Australian Certified Organic, India Organic, JAS Organic (Japan), ECOCERT, IFOAM, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Certified

Fair Trade & Labor

Fairtrade International, Fair Trade USA, World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), IMO Fair for Life, SA8000 (Social Accountability)

Sustainability & Environment

B Corporation, ISO 14001, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), MSC (Marine Stewardship Council), Carbon Trust, Climate Neutral Certified, Green Seal

Personal Care & Cosmetics

COSMOS Organic, COSMOS Natural, NATRUE, Leaping Bunny (cruelty-free), PETA Certified, NSF/ANSI 305 (personal care)

Food Safety & Quality

Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten-Free, Certified Vegan, Halal Certification, Kosher Certification, Global G.A.P.

Social & Human Rights

SA8000, Sedex SMETA, Fair Wear Foundation, Better Work (ILO), Responsible Jewellery Council

Packaging & Circular Economy

Cradle to Cradle Certified, How2Recycle, Compostable Certifications (BPI, TÜV, DIN CERTCO), Marine Degradable Certification

This list is not exhaustive. AqNova actively evaluates emerging certification standards. Contact us if your certification is not listed — it may qualify for review.

Prohibited & Restricted Products

AqNova is a curated marketplace. Not all products may be listed. The following categories are prohibited from listing on the platform globally, regardless of jurisdiction:

✗ Products making unverified or unsubstantiated sustainability, organic, or ethical sourcing claims

✗ Products manufactured under conditions that violate ILO Core Labour Standards or applicable forced labor prohibitions

✗ Products containing ingredients or materials subject to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) restrictions

✗ Counterfeit products or products infringing third-party intellectual property rights

✗ Products subject to active product recalls or regulatory enforcement actions in any operating jurisdiction

✗ Products that are illegal in the vendor’s country of origin, country of manufacture, or country of sale

✗ Products that do not meet the minimum sustainability, ingredient, or sourcing standards required for AqNova listing approval

Vendors found to have listed prohibited products, or to have made misrepresentations during the verification process, are subject to immediate listing removal, account suspension, and publication in AqNova’s public Greenwashing Enforcement Log. AqNova cooperates with applicable regulatory authorities in all jurisdictions where violations of consumer protection or product safety law are identified.

Global Seller Compliance Framework

AqNova operates across 25+ countries. All vendors are required to comply with applicable laws in their country of domicile, their country of manufacture, and the countries into which they sell through AqNova. The following outlines the primary compliance frameworks governing vendor operations by region.

North America

United States

— Product Safety: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA); Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA); Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) for applicable food/cosmetic vendors; CPSC regulations by product category.

— Green Claims: FTC Green Guides (16 CFR Part 260) — all sustainability claims must be truthful, substantiated, and non-deceptive. Unqualified claims (“eco-friendly,” “natural,” “green”) without evidence are prohibited.

— Data Privacy: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for vendors processing California consumer data; applicable state privacy laws.

— Supply Chain: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA); California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB 657); applicable OFAC sanctions compliance.

— Consumer Protection: FTC Act Section 5 (unfair or deceptive acts); applicable state consumer protection laws; CAN-SPAM for vendor marketing communications.

— Payments & Tax: Applicable state sales tax nexus rules; PCI DSS compliance for payment processing; FinCEN AML obligations where applicable.

Canada

— Product Safety: Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA); applicable Health Canada regulations for food, cosmetics, and natural health products; Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for food vendors.

— Green Claims: Competition Bureau guidance on environmental claims; Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations for apparel vendors; Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act.

— Data Privacy: PIPEDA and Bill C-27 (forthcoming); Quebec Law 25; vendors processing Canadian consumer data must comply with applicable consent and data access requirements.

— Tax Compliance: GST/HST registration and remittance requirements; provincial sales tax compliance; CRA digital marketplace reporting obligations.

Europe & United Kingdom

European Union

— Product Compliance: CE marking requirements for applicable product categories; REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 for chemical substance restrictions; EU Ecodesign Regulation; RoHS Directive for applicable electronics.

— Green Claims: EU Green Claims Directive (forthcoming, 2026+); Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005/29/EC; EU Omnibus Directive — prohibiting misleading sustainability claims; EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848.

— Consumer Protection: EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU; General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) 2023; Distance Selling regulations and mandatory right of withdrawal.

— Data Privacy: GDPR Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — vendors processing EU consumer data must comply with lawful basis requirements, data subject rights, and applicable DPA notification obligations.

— VAT: EU VAT One-Stop-Shop (OSS) for cross-border B2C digital sales; applicable customs duties and import VAT on goods entering the EU.

— Supply Chain: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D); Conflict Minerals Regulation (EU) 2017/821; EU Deforestation Regulation for applicable commodity-linked products.

United Kingdom

— Product Compliance: UK REACH; UK Product Safety Review (post-Brexit); UKCA marking where CE marking no longer applies; applicable sector-specific regulations.

— Green Claims: CMA UK Green Claims Code — six principles for lawful environmental claims; Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

— Data Privacy: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018; ICO compliance; UK IDTAs for international data transfers.

— Tax: UK VAT registration and compliance; HMRC import duty declarations; Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance for applicable vendors.

— Supply Chain: UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 — supply chain transparency statements required for qualifying vendors; Due Diligence (forthcoming).

Africa

AqNova has a dedicated commitment to African vendor participation. Regional pricing, localized onboarding, and cooperative-specific support frameworks reflect the strategic importance of African producers to the AqNova marketplace.

Nigeria

— Product Standards: Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) product certification; NAFDAC registration for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products; applicable import/export compliance.

— Consumer Protection: Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018; Consumer Protection Council (CPC) regulations.

— Data Privacy: Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and NDPR 2019; NDPC compliance for vendors processing Nigerian consumer data.

— Payments: CBN payment regulations; applicable forex remittance rules for international payouts.

South Africa

— Product Compliance: National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS); applicable SABS standards; consumer product labelling requirements.

— Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008; National Consumer Commission compliance; Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002.

— Data Privacy: Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) 2013; POPIA compliance required for vendors processing South African consumer data.

— Tax: South African VAT registration for qualifying vendors; SARS compliance; applicable customs duties.

Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia & Broader Sub-Saharan Africa

— Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) product compliance; Kenya Revenue Authority customs; Data Protection Act 2019; Consumer Protection Act 2012.

— Ghana: Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) compliance; Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for applicable products; Data Protection Act 2012; Bank of Ghana payment regulations.

— Ethiopia: Ethiopian Standards Institute (ESI) compliance; National Bank of Ethiopia forex regulations; applicable customs authority compliance.

— General: All vendors exporting from Sub-Saharan Africa must comply with applicable national export regulations, AfCFTA cross-border trade requirements, and phytosanitary standards for agricultural products.

Middle East

United Arab Emirates

— Product Compliance: Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) product standards; ECAS conformity marking for applicable product categories; applicable Dubai Municipality food safety standards.

— Consumer Protection: UAE Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection; applicable free zone e-commerce regulations (Dubai CommerCity, DMCC).

— Halal Compliance: UAE Halal certification requirements for applicable food, cosmetic, and consumer product vendors; applicable Emirates Authority standards.

— Data Privacy: UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection; DIFC Data Protection Law 2020 for DIFC-based vendors.

— Tax: UAE VAT (5%) registration and compliance; applicable customs duties for cross-border imports.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar & Oman

— Saudi Arabia: SASO product safety standards; SFDA registration for food, cosmetic, and health products; ZATCA VAT compliance; PDPL data privacy compliance; applicable Halal certification requirements.

— Qatar: Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QS) compliance; MOPH food and health product regulations; Qatar Data Privacy Law No. 13 of 2016; applicable VAT and customs compliance.

— Oman: Oman Standards and Metrology Authority (OSMA) compliance; applicable Directorate General of Customs regulations; Oman PDPL (Royal Decree No. 6/2022); CBQ payment regulations.

Kuwait, Bahrain & Jordan

— Kuwait: Kuwait Municipality food standards; KAFA consumer protection compliance; CBK payment regulations for applicable vendors.

— Bahrain: Bahrain Standards and Metrology Directorate compliance; NHRA health product registration; Bahrain PDPL 2018 compliance.

— Jordan: Jordan Institution for Standards and Metrology (JISM) product compliance; Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) for applicable products; Electronic Transactions Law No. 15 of 2015.

South Asia

India

— Product Compliance: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for applicable categories; FSSAI registration for food and food-related products; Legal Metrology Act — applicable labelling requirements.

— Green Claims: Consumer Protection Act 2019 — Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines on misleading claims; applicable FSSAI organic product certification.

— Data Privacy: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA); applicable Information Technology Act compliance for cross-border data flows.

— Tax & Customs: GST compliance for domestic sales; applicable customs duties and DGFT import/export regulations for cross-border vendors.

Pakistan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka

— Pakistan: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA); DRAP for food/health products; SBP payment regulations; applicable customs compliance.

— Bangladesh: Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI); BFSA for food products; applicable export compliance and Bangladesh Bank payment regulations.

— Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI); Food Control Administration for applicable products; Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022.

Southeast Asia

Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia

— Singapore: Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for food vendors; Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for health products; PDPA 2012 data privacy compliance; MAS payment regulations.

— Malaysia: Ministry of Health (MOH) product registration; JAKIM Halal certification for applicable products; Malaysia PDPA 2010; Customs Act compliance.

— Indonesia: BPOM registration for food, cosmetics, and health products; SNI certification for applicable categories; UU PDP 2022 data privacy; BI payment regulations.

Thailand, Philippines & Vietnam

— Thailand: Thai FDA registration for applicable food and cosmetic products; Consumer Protection Act; PDPA B.E. 2562 (2019); BOT payment compliance.

— Philippines: FDA Philippines (PFDA) product registration; Consumer Act compliance; Data Privacy Act 2012; BSP payment regulations.

— Vietnam: Ministry of Health product registration; MOIT e-commerce regulations; Decree 13/2023/ND-CP data privacy; SBV payment compliance.

East Asia

Japan, South Korea & Hong Kong SAR

— Japan: Food Labelling Act (applicable food vendors); Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (cosmetics/supplements); APPI data privacy; National Tax Agency consumption tax compliance.

— South Korea: Korea Consumer Agency compliance; KFDA (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) for applicable products; K-REACH for chemical substances; PIPA data privacy.

— Hong Kong SAR: Consumer Goods Safety Ordinance; Trade Descriptions Ordinance (false trade descriptions prohibited); PDPO data privacy; HKMA payment compliance.

Latin America & South America

Brazil

— Product Compliance: ANVISA registration for food, cosmetics, and health products; INMETRO product certification for applicable categories; MAPA for organic and agricultural products.

— Green Claims: PROCON consumer protection; National Policy on Solid Waste (PNRS) packaging compliance; Resolução CONAMA environmental regulations for applicable products.

— Data Privacy: LGPD (Law No. 13,709/2018); ANPD compliance; Data Processing Agreements required for cross-border data transfers.

— Tax & Customs: ANVISA import requirements; SISCOMEX customs compliance; applicable ICMS and PIS/COFINS tax obligations.

Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile & Argentina

— Mexico: COFEPRIS product registration for health/cosmetic products; NOM standards compliance; PROFECO consumer protection; LFPDPPP data privacy.

— Colombia: INVIMA registration for food and health products; SIC consumer protection; applicable DIAN customs compliance; Law 1581 data privacy.

— Peru: DIGESA/DIGEMID product registration; INDECOPI consumer protection; applicable SUNAT tax and customs compliance.

— Chile: Instituto de Salud Pública (ISP) for health products; SERNAC consumer protection; CMF financial regulations; applicable SII tax compliance.

— Argentina: ANMAT product registration for food and health products; Secretary of Commerce consumer protection; AFIP tax compliance; BCRA payment regulations.

Australia & Asia-Pacific

Australia

— Product Compliance: Australian Consumer Law (ACL) product safety standards; TGA registration for therapeutic goods; FSANZ standards for food vendors; applicable ACCC product safety regulations.

— Green Claims: ACCC guidance on environmental and sustainability claims; ACL — misleading conduct provisions apply to all green marketing; Australian Made Campaign compliance for applicable vendors.

— Data Privacy: Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs); Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme.

— Tax: Australian GST registration for qualifying cross-border vendors; ATO compliance; applicable customs duties and border force regulations.

New Zealand

— Product Compliance: Food Act 2014 and MPI regulations for food vendors; Cosmetics Products Group Standard; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

— Green Claims: Fair Trading Act 1986 — misleading conduct provisions apply to all environmental claims; Commerce Commission enforcement jurisdiction.

— Data Privacy: Privacy Act 2020; RBNZ payment regulations; applicable customs and import compliance.

Vendor Rights & Platform Commitments

AqNova’s relationship with its vendors is built on a principle that distinguishes us from every other marketplace: vendor dignity. We believe that the producers building the sustainable economy deserve a platform that treats them as partners, not inventory. The following commitments govern AqNova’s obligations to every verified vendor on the platform.

– Transparent Decision-Making

If AqNova reviews, restricts, or removes a listing, you will be told why — in plain language, with reference to the specific standard that was not met. We do not remove products without explanation.

– Fair Enforcement

AqNova applies its standards consistently. No vendor is exempt from verification requirements because of their size, geography, or commercial value to the platform.

– Timely Payouts

Vendor payouts are processed on the schedule defined in your Vendor Agreement. A delayed payout is not a data point to us — it is someone’s livelihood. We take it seriously.

– Dispute Resolution

Vendors have the right to contest any listing decision, enforcement action, or account suspension through AqNova’s formal dispute resolution process, with defined response timelines.

– Data Ownership

Your product data, sales data, and customer communication data belong to you. AqNova does not sell vendor data to third parties or use it to compete against vendors.

– Platform Stability

AqNova will not change core pricing, commission structures, or verification requirements without defined advance notice to vendors, consistent with your Vendor Agreement terms.

Start Your Application

If you are a sustainable brand, artisan cooperative, organic producer, ethical manufacturer, or purpose-driven business ready to reach a global audience that is already looking for what you make — AqNova is where you belong.

The application process begins with a vendor inquiry. Our team reviews every application and responds with next steps, including the verification documentation required for your product category and operating region.

Vendor Applications & Inquiries: vendors@aqnova.co

Founding Vendor Program: founding@aqnova.co

The World Has Been Waiting for a Marketplace Like This.

So Have You.

You built a product worth believing in. You ran the supply chain with integrity. You earned the certifications. You made the choices that cost more and compromised less. And you did all of it without a global platform that was built to recognize any of it.

AqNova is that platform. A marketplace that was designed from day one to make your standards your advantage — not a box you check before getting buried in a feed of unverified competition. A marketplace where the conscious consumer in Berlin, the ethical buyer in Toronto, the wellness household in Sydney, and the sustainability-first shopper in Dubai can find you because your product actually deserves to be found.

Every verified listing on AqNova is a signal to a global audience that this product is worth trusting. You have spent years earning that signal.

Now let the world see it.

AqNova · Operated by Arivon Holding Corporation · Huntington Park, Southern California · vendors@aqnova.co