What can't be sold on Bluenose

Last updated: September 2026

Bluenose is for Nova Scotia businesses selling physical goods. To keep the marketplace safe and trustworthy, some things can't be sold here. This list isn't exhaustive — if something's clearly against the spirit below, it's not allowed.

Physical goods only

• No services — bookings, lessons, consultations, labour, or appointments.
• No digital goods — downloads, files, software, gift cards, subscriptions, or anything delivered electronically.
• No prepared food for immediate consumption — that's Bluenose Dining's world, not the marketplace.

Nothing illegal, unsafe, or restricted

• Anything illegal to sell in Nova Scotia or Canada.
• Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and related parts.
• Cannabis, tobacco, vaping products, alcohol, and other regulated substances.
• Prescription drugs, medical devices, or supplements making health claims.
• Recalled, unsafe, or age-restricted products sold outside their rules.
• Live animals.

Nothing counterfeit or misrepresented

• Counterfeit goods, or items infringing someone else's trademark or copyright.
• Stolen goods, or anything you don't have the right to sell.
• Listings that misrepresent what the item is, its condition, or where it's made.

Nothing hateful or exploitative

• Material that promotes hate, violence, or discrimination.
• Sexually explicit material.
• Anything that exploits or endangers people.

We can remove a listing or pause a shop that breaks these rules, and we'll tell you why. Not sure whether something's allowed? Ask us first at sam@bluenoseapp.ca.

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