Run Beauty Backroom FIFO Date Code Rotation Audit — Free

Audit Scope and Backroom Walk

Backroom area inspected includes cosmetics and OTC storage zones critical (required)

Confirm the walk covered the intended beauty backroom areas where cosmetics and OTC product are stored.

Yes No N/A

Stock is arranged to support first-in-first-out picking critical (required)

Older product should be positioned ahead of newer product so it is picked first.

Yes No N/A

Short-dated stock is segregated or clearly flagged critical (required)

Items approaching expiration or sell-by date should be visibly identified for priority picking.

Yes No N/A

Date Code and Rotation Controls

Date codes are visible and legible on stored product critical (required)

Product date codes should be readable without moving excessive stock or opening sealed cases.

Yes No N/A

Oldest product is positioned in front of newer product critical (required)

The physical arrangement should reflect inventory age order.

Yes No N/A

No expired product observed in active pick locations critical (required)

Expired items should not remain in active backroom pick slots.

Yes No N/A

Rotation labels or markers are used consistently

Shelf tags, stickers, or other markers should consistently communicate rotation status.

Yes No N/A

Storage Condition and Organization

Products are stored off the floor and protected from damage

Inventory should be stored on racks, shelves, or pallets as appropriate, not directly on the floor.

Yes No N/A

Aisles and access paths to stock are clear critical (required)

Associates should be able to access stock without obstruction.

Yes No N/A

Like products are grouped together by SKU or product family

Similar items should be stored together to reduce picking errors and support rotation.

Yes No N/A

Damaged or unsellable product is isolated from saleable stock

Hold, damaged, or unsellable items should not be mixed with active inventory.

Yes No N/A

Rotation Practices and Associate Compliance

Associates can explain the FIFO or FEFO rotation method used

Team members should understand how product is rotated in the backroom.

Yes No N/A

Recent rotation activity is evident in the backroom

Signs of recent rotation should be visible where product is staged or replenished.

Yes No N/A

Short-dated items are prioritized for replenishment or sale critical (required)

Short-dated product should be moved ahead of later-dated stock when appropriate.

Yes No N/A

Closeout and Corrective Actions

Deficiencies were documented with location and product detail

Any rotation or date-code issues should be recorded clearly enough for follow-up.

Yes No N/A

Note (optional)

Corrective actions assigned for all failed critical items critical (required)

All critical failures should have a documented corrective action and owner.

Yes No N/A

Reinspection date scheduled when deficiencies are found

A follow-up check should be scheduled after corrective action is due.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Beauty Backroom FIFO Date Code Rotation Audit

Audit Scope and Backroom Walk

Date Code and Rotation Controls

Storage Condition and Organization

Rotation Practices and Associate Compliance

Closeout and Corrective Actions

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