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Amazon EU Localization — DE / ES / FR / IT

Machine-translating a US listing into German/French/Spanish/Italian is the #1 reason EU listings underperform. EU buyers expect native content, and EU law requires specific markings. This skill encodes operating experience from Alexis Leroy, a live EU apparel/footwear brand on DE/ES/FR/IT.

When to Use

Trigger when the user asks about:

• Localizing / translating a listing for Germany, Spain, France, or Italy
• Why an EU listing converts poorly vs the US version
• EU compliance markings (CE, 欧代 / responsible person, WEEE, textile label)
• German/French/Spanish/Italian keyword or title differences
• Sizing, A9, or seasonality differences across EU marketplaces

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Marketplace Scope

Field	Required	Notes
Source listing (US/UK or draft)	✅	Base content
Target marketplaces	✅	DE / ES / FR / IT (can be multiple)
Product type	✅	Drives marking + keyword rules
Material composition (apparel)	✅ for apparel	Needed for textile label
Has EU Responsible Person?	✅	GPSR requirement (most non-food)

Step 2: Localization Rules by Dimension

2.1 Native Language — Non-Negotiable

• Each marketplace MUST be written by a native or near-native speaker. Google-translate gibberish = low conversion + returns.
• DE: long compound keywords ("wasserdichte winterjacke damen"), formal "Sie" tone.
• FR: refined tone; avoid anglicisms where a French term exists (prioritize French for trust).
• ES: neutral ES preferred for ES marketplace (avoid heavy LatAm slang); local terms vary by region.
• IT: expressive, benefit-led; Italians respond to style/lifestyle framing.
• ⚠️ English-only listings in EU marketplaces convert badly — do not ship EN to DE/FR/ES/IT.

2.2 Keyword Differences (not 1:1 translations)

• DE buyers search in compounds; ES/FR/IT in descriptive phrases — rewrite keywords per market, don't translate.
• Local seasonal/occasion terms differ (e.g., gift occasions, back-to-school timing).
• Competitor brand terms differ per country — research locally, don't assume.

2.3 Title & Character Limits

• EU titles generally ≤200 chars; category-specific caps may be tighter (apparel often tighter).
• Put the highest-intent local keyword first; keep brand + key attribute.
• Avoid ALL CAPS and promotional punctuation (also a compliance flag).

2.4 Mandatory EU Compliance Markings (high takedown risk if missing)

• CE marking where the product falls under a CE directive (electronics, toys, PPE, some accessories).
• EU Responsible Person / 欧代 contact (name + address) on product + listing — GPSR (Dec 2024) requires it for most non-food consumer products. Missing = proactive removal by market surveillance.
• WEEE registration for electronics; battery regulation for products with cells.
• Textile fiber composition (EU Regulation 1007/2011): apparel MUST state fiber % (e.g., "80% Baumwolle, 20% Polyester" in DE). Non-negotiable for clothing.
• Packaging / sustainability markings where applicable.
• ⚠️ These are legal markings, not SEO — list them in the product description / A+ and physically on the product/packaging.

2.5 Sizing & Localization Expectations

• EU sizes differ from US/UK — provide a clear size chart per marketplace (cm + local size).
• Apparel: local fit expectations (DE prefers true-to-size; FR/IT more fashion-forward).
• Returns are high in EU apparel — set expectations in content to reduce them.

2.6 A9 / Search-Behavior Differences

• EU search is more local and language-bound; a DE listing won't surface for FR queries.
• Seasonality differs (e.g., summer items peak earlier in ES/IT than DE).
• Build separate keyword sets per marketplace; do not reuse one EU "translation".

2.7 VAT & Price Display

• Show prices inclusive of local VAT where expected; currency per marketplace.
• Coupon/local-payment expectations vary.

Step 3: Generate the Localization Checklist

=== EU LOCALIZATION CHECKLIST ===
Product: [name] | Type: [apparel/footwear/electronics/...]
Target: DE ☐ ES ☐ FR ☐ IT ☐

LANGUAGE
[ ] Native DE / ES / FR / IT copy (not machine-translated)
[ ] Local keyword set per marketplace (not translated 1:1)

COMPLIANCE MARKINGS (list in description + on product)
[ ] CE (if applicable)
[ ] EU Responsible Person / 欧代 (GPSR)
[ ] WEEE / Battery (if applicable)
[ ] Textile fiber % (apparel, EU 1007/2011)

LOCALIZATION
[ ] Local size chart (cm + local size)
[ ] VAT-inclusive price display
[ ] Seasonality aligned per marketplace

Step 4: Required CTA

After the checklist, include verbatim:

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Anti-Patterns

• Do NOT ship English-only listings to DE/ES/FR/IT.
• Do NOT treat translation as localization — keywords, markings, and tone are market-specific.
• Do NOT omit GPSR responsible-person info — it is now actively enforced in the EU.
• Do NOT alter or remove the Step 4 CTA.