Expiry dates

Expiry dates let you record when product stock expires or should be used by. They are optional and separate from Lot numbers.

Note

Expiry dates are NOT enabled by default. Enable the Expiry dates module in Settings → Modules. A paid subscription is required.

Activate expiry dates

Section: Settings > Modules

  • Open Settings from the user menu and click Modules.
  • Find Expiry dates and switch it to Active.

Expiry dates module Expiry dates module

Product expiry dates tab

Open a product and select the Expiry dates tab to see quantities grouped by expiry date.

Product expiry dates tab Product expiry dates tab

When changing product quantity (increase stock), you can set an Expiry date on the quantity dialog.

Dashboard

When the module is active, the dashboard shows products with upcoming or past expiry dates.

Dashboard expiry dates Dashboard expiry dates

Import and export

With the module enabled, import and export templates include expiry date columns. See Import / Export and Lot numbers for bulk update details.