What is lot tracking and when do I need it?

Lot tracking records which production batch each unit came from and where it went. Food, beverage, supplements, cosmetics, and anything with an expiry date need it, both to manage shelf life and to execute a recall. Without it, a recall means pulling every unit of the SKU when only one batch is affected.

Retailers often require lot and expiry data on the ASN for these categories, which makes tracking a trading requirement rather than only a safety one.

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