SAMPLE APPROVAL WORKSHEET

Review one sample version.

Record the product, test conditions, observations and changes. Keep the next decision attached to the same sample.

Copy or print your record before leaving. Entries are not saved on reload or sent to A BOX.

Start the approval recordSee the Pack Proof Method

CONTINUOUS APPROVAL RECORD

Keep the sample, changes and next decision together.

Complete only the fields that belong to the sample in front of you. The generated note includes only what you enter and select.

SAMPLE APPROVAL NOTE

Use one record for one sample version and review condition.

Copy or print your note before leaving. Entries are not saved when this page reloads.

Identify the sample

Reference, date or visible revision

Real product or representative contents

Record the conditions

Fill, close, open or handling context

Nesting, stacking, orientation or outer-pack context

Follow the change through

What was seen under the stated condition

What should change and what should stay fixed

What needs another review after the change

Next decision
Need help recording a sample change?
  1. Identify the sample.Use a reference or date so your photos and notes point to the same version.
  2. Describe the conditions.Note how the real product was filled, closed, handled or packed in a carton.
  3. Separate what you saw from what should change.Add the repeat check and next decision. Copy your note when it is ready to share.

Agree the next check.

Copy or print your note, then share it with the people reviewing the sample through your agreed contact method. Nothing on this worksheet has been sent to A BOX. Confirm who will check the revised sample, under which conditions, and which decision follows.

Discuss the sample reviewSee the review process

Examples for this guide

Define1 image

A designer reviews a tray model on a desktop computer.

Test1 image

Clear bayberry packs and a bottle fitted into insulated outer boxes.

Development examples3 images

Technical drawing showing top views of a rectangular tray, lid and compartment insert.
Technical drawing showing side profiles and dimensions of a tray and lid.
Exploded technical drawing of a lid, compartment insert and rectangular tray.

Sample versions3 images

Small orange fruits arranged in white compartment trays.
Clear fruit packs with printed paper sleeves around their centres.
Two fruit packs showing their clear lids, individual inserts and paper sleeves.

Sample version comparison5 images

Clear fruit containers, stacked trays and loose fruit on a white background.
Fruit container samples showing stacked trays, closed packs and loose fruit.
Stacked round and rectangular food containers with fruit and snacks.
Printed and plain clear cups with a range of coloured drinks.
Unfilled clear cups, tubs and separate lids in several shapes.

Approved release2 images

A worker sorts bayberries from large baskets at a packing table.
Fruit gift packs with clear windows arranged in the back of a vehicle.

Release1 image

An elevated view of the factory production line and marked walkways.

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