Phase 5 · Authenticity & Batch Verification System
Authenticity & Imported Product Batch Hub
Bangladesh's skincare market has a high volume of grey-market and counterfeit imports. At Skinoly, we publish explicit product verification statuses, active FEFO batch codes, expiry dates, and a 10-point physical inspection checklist so you can verify your product before and upon delivery.
In short
To verify an imported skincare product in Bangladesh: (1) check that the batch/lot code stamped on the bottle base or tube crimp matches the outer carton, (2) verify the expiry format (YYYY.MM.DD 까지 for Korean skincare or lot code + PAO 6M/12M symbol for US/EU brands), (3) inspect factory shrink-wrap or induction seals before use, and (4) search the SKU or lot code in Skinoly's FEFO Batch Ledger below.
বাংলায়আমদানিকৃত স্কিনকেয়ার পণ্য আসল কি না তা যাচাই করতে: (১) বক্স এবং বোতলের গায়ের ব্যাচ/লট কোড একই কি না মিলিয়ে দেখুন, (২) মেয়াদ উত্তীর্ণের তারিখ (কোরিয়ান পণ্যে YYYY.MM.DD 까지 এবং ইউরোপ/আমেরিকান পণ্যে লট কোড ও PAO চিহ্ন) চেক করুন, (৩) ফ্যাক্টরি সিল অক্ষত আছে কি না দেখুন, এবং (৪) নিচের সার্চ বক্সে পণ্যের নাম বা ব্যাচ কোড দিয়ে যাচাই করুন।
Live Warehouse FEFO Ledger
Search Product Authenticity, Batch Code & Expiry Date
Enter a product name, brand, SKU (e.g. CERAVE-FOAM-236ML), or printed factory lot code (e.g. 20X301, BOJ-RS2511, CSX-E14A).
No digital batch record matched “nicka-k-perfection-highlighter-plum-dream” in the public index yet
Products not yet listed in the digital ledger carry status Documentation Pending and undergo mandatory physical batch, seal, and expiry verification prior to dispatch. Send us the product name or batch code on WhatsApp for a live warehouse pack photo within minutes.
Request Live Batch Photo on WhatsApp →Our 4 Explicit Verification Statuses
We never label every product as verified by default. Every product in our catalogue is assigned one of four strict verification states based on reviewed evidence:
Supporting Sourcing Documentation Reviewed
Customs Bill of Entry (`BOE-DAC` / `BOE-CGP` / `BOE-BEN`) or regional distributor invoices have been reviewed alongside physical warehouse batch and expiry inspection.
Batch/Lot & Expiry Data Recorded
Physical factory batch code, manufacture date, and expiry date have been logged at warehouse intake; full supplier document cross-indexing is in queue.
Pre-Dispatch Physical Verification
Digital batch ledger entry is not yet published on the product page. Every unit is physically checked for intact factory seal and valid expiry before dispatch, and live photos are shared on WhatsApp upon request.
Quarantined & Blocked From Sale
Supporting documentation was inconsistent, the seal was compromised, or remaining shelf life fell below 90 days. Checkout is automatically disabled for these SKUs.
How to Check Batch Codes, Expiry Dates & Importer Labels in Bangladesh
| Origin Region | Representative Brands | Batch & Expiry Format on Pack | What to Inspect at Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea (K-Beauty) | COSRX, Beauty of Joseon, SKIN1004, Anua, Isntree, Round Lab, Some By Mi | Printed as YYYY.MM.DD 까지 (Expiry) and 제조 (Manufactured), plus a 4–8 char alphanumeric lot code on tube crimp or bottle base. | Match the lot code on the outer box with the ink/embossed stamp on the inner container. Check holographic QR stickers where used by the manufacturer. |
| USA, Canada & Europe | CeraVe, Cetaphil, The Ordinary, La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Paula's Choice | 5–6 character lot code (e.g. L'Oréal/CeraVe 20X301, DECIEM DC-3K2) + open-jar PAO symbol (6M or 12M). | US/EU cosmetics often rely on batch codes + PAO rather than printed expiry dates. Verify font sharpness, nozzle cleanliness, and Skinoly's recorded batch expiry. |
| Japan (J-Beauty) | Bioré (Kao), Hada Labo, Skin Aqua (Rohto), Canmake, KOSÉ Softymo | Kao/Rohto 4–8 character batch stamp on the back/bottom seam (3-year unopened shelf life from manufacture date). | Japanese sunscreens and lotions come in virgin factory shrink-wrap or perforated plastic backing cards. Reject any pack with torn shrink film. |
| India (Derm-Active) | Minimalist, Deconstruct, Dot & Key, The Derma Co, Fixderma | Explicitly prints B.No., Mfg. Date, Exp. Date (or Use Before X Months), and Indian MRP on the outer carton. | Confirm outer carton security tape is unpeeled and inner dropper/tube neck seal is intact. |
Regulatory Context & Counterfeit Reporting in Bangladesh
Under Bangladesh's Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2023 and the Consumer Rights Protection Act 2009 (administered by the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection — DNCRP), consumers have the right to transparent origin, batch, expiry, and pricing disclosure. Remember that Skinoly is an independent multi-brand skincare retailer and education platform — we do not claim exclusive official brand authorization unless explicitly documented, and we never hide confidential commercial supplier invoices behind false badges.
Authenticity & Batch Verification FAQs
How do I check the batch number and expiry date of skincare products in Bangladesh?
How do I check the batch number and expiry date of skincare products in Bangladesh?
Look at the bottom of the outer box and the crimped top edge (for tubes) or base (for bottles). Korean products print the expiry date as YYYY.MM.DD followed by the Korean letters 까지 (kkaji, meaning 'until') and 제조 (jejo, meaning 'manufactured'). US/EU brands like CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, and The Ordinary stamp an alphanumeric lot code (such as 20X301 or DC-3K2) alongside a Period After Opening (PAO) jar icon (e.g., 12M). You can enter any Skinoly SKU or lot code in the lookup tool on this page to verify its recorded batch and expiry date.
What are Skinoly's four product verification statuses?
What are Skinoly's four product verification statuses?
We use four explicit statuses and never mark every item as verified by default: (1) Verified — supporting customs/sourcing documentation and physical warehouse batch records reviewed; (2) Batch Information Available — physical lot code and expiry date recorded at warehouse intake; (3) Documentation Pending — digital ledger entry pending review, verified physically prior to parcel dispatch; and (4) Verification Failed — quarantined and blocked from sale.
What happens if I suspect a product I received is counterfeit, tampered with, or near expiry?
What happens if I suspect a product I received is counterfeit, tampered with, or near expiry?
Do not break the hygiene seal if you notice carton damage or a batch mismatch at doorstep delivery. Under our 7-Day Return, Replacement & Counterfeit Refund Policy, any product shown to be non-genuine, expired, or below our minimum shelf-life standard receives an immediate 100% refund or free replacement including two-way courier costs.
How does Skinoly manage multi-batch skincare inventory and expiry dates?
How does Skinoly manage multi-batch skincare inventory and expiry dates?
Our warehouse uses FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) batch allocation. When a product has multiple active batches in stock, the system automatically assigns the earliest-expiring eligible batch to each customer order and records the exact batch number on the order record for post-delivery traceability. Any batch with less than 90 days of remaining shelf life is automatically blocked from regular sale.