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FIFO Rotation Practices

Older stock is positioned ahead of newer stock for issue critical (required)

Observe whether the oldest usable materials are stored in a way that makes them the first items picked for use or shipment.

Yes No N/A

Inventory pick locations show clear FIFO rotation

Check whether pick faces, bins, racks, or shelves are organized so that rotation is obvious and consistent.

Receiving and put-away process supports FIFO rotation critical (required)

Confirm new receipts are placed behind or below existing stock, or otherwise controlled to preserve FIFO order.

Yes No N/A

No mixed lots or dates are stored without clear segregation critical (required)

Verify that different lot numbers, receipt dates, or shelf-life dates are separated or clearly identified to prevent picking errors.

Yes No N/A

Shelf-Life Dating and Labeling

Shelf-life, expiration, or retest date is visible on each applicable item critical (required)

Check that date-sensitive materials have a legible date label or container marking visible without moving the product.

Yes No N/A

Date labels are legible, intact, and not obscured critical (required)

Inspect labels for smearing, fading, peeling, or obstruction by tape, shrink wrap, or over-labeling.

Yes No N/A

Materials are within shelf-life limits critical (required)

Record the number of items found past expiration, past retest date, or beyond the approved shelf-life window.

Date format is standardized and understood by staff

Confirm the site uses a consistent date format and that labels can be interpreted without ambiguity.

Obsolete, Expired, and Damaged Material Control

Expired materials are segregated from usable inventory critical (required)

Verify expired or out-of-date materials are physically separated in a designated hold area or quarantine location.

Yes No N/A

Obsolete materials are identified and marked for disposition

Check whether obsolete items are tagged, listed, or otherwise identified for return, scrap, rework, or disposal.

Yes No N/A

Damaged, leaking, swollen, or compromised containers are removed from service critical (required)

Inspect for containers or packaging that could affect product integrity, traceability, or safe handling.

Yes No N/A

Quarantine or hold area is clearly labeled and controlled critical (required)

Verify non-conforming materials are stored in a clearly identified area with access controls or status labeling.

Yes No N/A

Storage Organization and Housekeeping

Inventory is stored off the floor and protected from contamination or damage

Check that materials are stored on racks, pallets, shelving, or other approved supports as applicable.

Yes No N/A

Aisles and access paths allow inspection and retrieval without moving unrelated stock critical (required)

Verify materials can be accessed safely and that blocked access is not causing rotation errors or hidden expired stock.

Yes No N/A

Inventory counts match visible labels and storage locations

Spot-check whether the physical location, label, and apparent quantity align with the inventory control record.

Housekeeping prevents accumulation of unidentified stock critical (required)

Look for loose, unlabeled, or mixed materials that could become obsolete, expired, or untraceable.

Yes No N/A

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Run: FIFO Compliance Walk

FIFO Rotation Practices

Shelf-Life Dating and Labeling

Obsolete, Expired, and Damaged Material Control

Storage Organization and Housekeeping

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