ERP Development October 28, 2026 • 2 min read

Batch and Expiry Tracking for Pharma, FMCG and Food Businesses

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Batch and Expiry Tracking for Pharma, FMCG and Food Businesses

For pharma, FMCG and food, expiry mismanagement means losses and compliance risk. Batch tracking software solves this.

Key Takeaways

  • Batch tracking links every unit to its manufacturing details.
  • FEFO dispatch and near-expiry alerts reduce write-offs.
  • Fast recalls depend on batch-level traceability.

Expired products are losses; selling them is a serious compliance issue. Batch and expiry tracking is essential for regulated and perishable goods.

Key features

  • Batch number, manufacturing and expiry date capture
  • FEFO picking suggestions
  • Near-expiry alerts and reports
  • Block expired batches from sale
  • Batch-wise purchase and sales history
  • Recall reports by batch
  • Returns and destruction records

Industries

IndustryNeed
Pharma distributionBatch traceability, expiry control
FMCGShelf-life management
Dairy and foodShort shelf life, FSSAI records
CosmeticsBatch and expiry labelling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is batch tracking?

Recording the batch or lot number of products to trace their origin, movement and expiry.

What is FEFO?

First Expiry, First Out: dispatching items with the earliest expiry first.

How does software help in product recalls?

It identifies which customers received affected batches quickly.

Can expired stock be blocked from billing?

Yes, good systems block expired batches automatically.

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