Expiration-dated products — such as vitamins, snacks, beauty items, and supplements — are some of the most in-demand categories on Amazon. But they also come with strict handling requirements that can be confusing for sellers. Amazon has clear rules about how these products should be prepped, labeled, and stored before they’re shipped to fulfillment centers. Missing even a small detail can lead to rejections, removals, or worse — account performance issues.
Every expiration-dated item sold through FBA must display a legible, non-obstructed expiration date in the format MM-DD-YYYY or MM-YYYY, printed on both the product and its outer packaging. This ensures that warehouse staff and customers can easily see when the product will expire. Amazon also requires that items arriving at their fulfillment centers have a minimum remaining shelf life of 105 days from the date of arrival. Products that fall short of this window will be automatically disposed of.
A reliable 3PL partner like Southeast Fulfillment helps sellers stay compliant with these guidelines. Our team carefully checks expiration dates upon receiving products, applies compliant labeling when needed, and ensures all items are clearly marked before shipping to FBA. We also provide climate-controlled storage, protecting products from heat, humidity, or other factors that could shorten their shelf life.
Proper prep and inventory rotation are essential. Using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method, 3PLs ensure that older inventory is shipped first, preventing costly waste or expired stock. This process also helps sellers maintain consistent product quality, which improves customer satisfaction and reduces negative feedback.
By outsourcing expiration-dated product management to a trusted 3PL, Amazon sellers can focus on scaling their business while ensuring every item that reaches the customer is safe, compliant, and within Amazon’s strict quality standards.
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