1. Define the product before designing the label
- Application, workpiece and acceptance target
- Format, dimensions, grain family, backing and grit range
- Joint or hole pattern where applicable
- Performance route and the current product used as a benchmark
- Trial quantity, annual volume and reorder mix
2. Give every sample an identity
The buyer should be able to connect a test result to the exact sample, supplier route and revision that produced it.
- Sample code, dimensions, construction and date
- Test conditions and comparison product
- Buyer feedback, open issues and revision request
- Written approval or rejection status
3. Approve packaging as controlled product information
- Product name, grit, dimensions and pack count
- Artwork version, barcode and carton marks
- Required warnings and destination-specific label review
- Plain, buyer-brand or private-label responsibility
- Approved digital artwork and physical packaging sample where needed
4. Freeze the repeat-order baseline
- Approved specification and sample reference
- Packaging and artwork version
- Inspection points and acceptance record
- Contracting seller, exporter, payment triggers and Incoterm
- Controlled method for reviewing later changes
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