Shelf-Life Extension System (SLES) is the DoD Shelf-Life Management system regarding internal shelf-life policy information for the life-cycle management of standard and hazardous shelf-life …

To avoid the need to replace entire stockpiles every few years at significant expense, and because it was recognized through testing that certain products remained stable beyond their …

This program is a strategic initiative to extend the shelf life of potency-dated pharmaceuticals within pre-positioned stockpiles, thereby deferring replacement costs.

Per DODM 4140.27 V2: All containers require re-marking with shelf-life extension notices. Unit and Intermediate containers require re-marking after removal from exterior containers. DD …

The DoD Shelf Life Extension System (SLES) consists of two main components. The first piece is the Materiel Quality Storage Standards as prescribed by AR 702-18. These standards provide …

May 6, 2025 · Storage standards (including length of shelf life and whether an item requires only a visual inspection or a full laboratory test in order to extend shelf life) are recorded in the on-line …

Under the program, medications are tested for safety and stability for extended periods of time in controlled storage conditions.

Dec 9, 2025 · A shelf life extension program is a systematic approach to increase the duration for which a product, typically food or pharmaceuticals, remains safe, effective, and marketable, …

Shelf-life items will have the expiration date along with either the manufacture date, cure date, assembly date or pack date.

Jun 24, 2025 · Shelf-life extension refers to methods or interventions that prolong this period. These methods may include packaging innovations, ingredient adjustments, refrigeration, and …