Summary
Formalized "Expired Products" section with five new best practices: use YYYY/MM/DD date format, implement FIFO inventory systems, add shelf-life guarantees to listings, monitor slow-moving stock, never relabel/resell expired items. Corresponding "do not" prohibitions clarify non-compliance risks.
Why it matters
Sellers trading consumables face stricter expiry date documentation, inventory control, and listing transparency requirements. Non-compliance risks listing removal and enforcement action. Weak date formatting or inventory practices now explicitly prohibited may trigger violations.
Recommended action
Audit all consumable listings for expiry date format (convert to YYYY/MM/DD), add shelf-life guarantee statements, implement or verify FIFO warehouse systems, and establish expiry tracking alerts to prevent near-expiry or expired stock from shipping.
Use Clear, Standard Expiry Dates:
Print expiration dates in a clear format (for example, YYYY/MM/DD) and avoid using manufacturing dates without context
Rotate Inventory Effectively:
Implement strong First-In, First-Out (FIFO) systems and warehouse alerts to ensure older products are sold first
Guarantee Shelf Life on Listings:
Add a "minimum shelf-life guarantee" to your product detail page (for example, "30+ days on delivery")
Monitor Slow-Moving Stock Closely:
Track items with short shelf lives and remove them from inventory if they approach expiration
Dispose of Expired Products Safely:
Never relabel, repackage, or sell expired items. Always follow proper disposal guidelines
Do not Use Manufacturing Dates Alone:
Without an expiration date, customers may be confused or misled
Do not Use Non-Standard Date Formats:
Ambiguous formats like "10/05/25" can cause misunderstandings
Do not Neglect Expiry Tracking:
Weak inventory control may lead to expired products being shipped
Do not Sell Products Past Expiry:
Expired items must never be listed, shipped, or repackaged under any circumstance
No content was removed in this update.
Affects: Seller, Listing