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.
đŚ 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
â ď¸ Why Expiration Dates Matter
Amazon uses expiration dates to:
Protect customers
Maintain product quality
Ensure regulatory compliance
Prevent expired inventory from being sold
â Summary
If a product has a manufacturer-assigned expiration date, Amazon generally requires that date to be properly labeled and managed within FBA.