How to list an Expiry-dated product

The information you've provided explains Amazon's requirements for products with characteristics related to expiry dates, shelf life, or loss of effectiveness over time when creating an ASIN. Here's a summary of the key points:

**Expiry Attributes:**

- If your product has attributes such as printed expiry dates, shelf life, or a loss of effectiveness over time, you need to provide additional information to Amazon when creating an ASIN.

- This information helps Amazon track the product's expiry and prevent expired products from reaching customers.

**Expiry Attributes in the Product Listing:**

- To create a listing, go to "Add a product" and navigate to the "Vital Info" tab.

- You will find the question "Is Product Expirable?" under the "Vital Info" tab. Choose "Yes" if your product meets specific criteria related to expiry or loss of effectiveness. Select "No" if these criteria don't apply.

**Product Expiry Type Attribute:**

- When you select "Yes" for the "Is Product Expirable" question, the "Product Expiry Type" attribute offers four options:

1. Expiry date required

2. Expiry on package

3. Production date required

4. Shelf life

- Choose the option that corresponds to the type of expiry information your product has.

**Fulfilment Centre Shelf Life Attribute:**

- This attribute specifies the duration your product can be kept on a shelf in an Amazon fulfilment centre without losing its effectiveness.

- You should provide this value in days, with a maximum limit of 1825 days (approximately 5 years).

- This field is required if you select "Yes" for the "Is Product Expirable" attribute.

**Fulfilment Centre Shelf Life Unit Attribute:**

- This attribute specifies the unit of measurement for the fulfilment centre shelf life, and the only available option is "Days."

- It's required when you provide the "Fulfilment Centre Shelf Life" attribute.

**Examples:**

- The examples provided illustrate how to calculate and input the shelf life value based on various scenarios, including products with printed dates, production dates, or products that lose effectiveness over time.

Properly providing this information is essential for sellers who offer products with specific expiry or shelf life considerations. It helps ensure compliance with Amazon's policies and ensures that customers receive accurate information about the products they purchase.