Certain products sold through Amazon FBA must include expiration dates to ensure product safety and compliance. Amazon requires sellers to properly label and manage these items throughout the fulfillment process.
📦 Common Products That Require Expiration Dates
Products that typically require expiration dates include:
Food and beverages
Dietary supplements
Vitamins
Health products
Beauty products
Cosmetics
Pet food and treats
Medical supplies
Certain household consumables
⚠️ Why Expiration Dates Matter
Amazon uses expiration dates to:
Protect customers
Maintain product quality
Ensure regulatory compliance
Prevent expired inventory from being sold
✅ Summary
If a product has a manufacturer-assigned expiration date, Amazon generally requires that date to be properly labeled and managed within FBA.