Cosmetic Tester PAO Expiry Pull Audit

Inspection template for walking each brand counter to identify cosmetic testers past their Period After Opening (PAO) date, remove them from the sales floor, and document SKU, brand, pull reason, and disposition.

Audit Setup and Scope

• Audit date and location recorded
  Capture the date/time of the inspection and the store or counter location being audited.
• Brand counters included in walk documented
  Select all counters or brand areas included in this audit.
• Tester PAO reference available to inspector
  Confirm the team has access to the applicable PAO reference, product opening dates, or store SOP used to determine expiry status.

Tester PAO Expiry Identification

• Tester opening date visible or traceable
  Verify each tester has a visible opening date, batch code, label, or other traceable record used to determine PAO status.
• Tester past PAO date identified
  Confirm whether any tester on the counter is past its Period After Opening date and requires removal from the floor.
• Expired tester SKU recorded
  Enter the SKU for each tester removed due to PAO expiry.
• Expired tester brand recorded
  Enter the brand name for each tester removed due to PAO expiry.
• Pull reason documented
  Select the reason the tester was removed from the floor.
• Number of testers pulled
  Enter the total count of testers removed during this audit.

Removal, Segregation, and Disposition

• Expired testers removed from customer-accessible display
  Confirm all identified expired testers were physically removed from the sales floor or customer-accessible area.
• Removed testers segregated from active stock
  Verify pulled testers are separated from active testers and sellable inventory to prevent accidental re-display.
• Disposition method selected
  Select the disposition path for the removed tester.
• Waste or return log updated
  Confirm the removal was recorded in the store waste log, tester log, or vendor return record as applicable.

Floor Presentation and Counter Condition

• Counter left clean and free of residue
  Verify the tester area was cleaned after removal and no product residue, debris, or contamination remains.
• Replacement tester needed identified
  Confirm whether a replacement tester, signage update, or replenishment request is needed for the counter.
• Customer-facing signage updated if needed
  Verify any tester or sampling signage was updated when a tester was removed or replaced.

Compliance Notes and Sign-Off

• Non-conformances documented
  Record any deficiencies, exceptions, or unusual findings observed during the audit.
• Corrective action assigned
  Describe the corrective action, owner, and due date for any unresolved issue.
• Inspector photo evidence captured
  Attach photo evidence of the removed tester(s), counter condition, or updated display as applicable.