# Approve the sample. Protect the details.

> A practical checklist before production.

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## Approve the sample. Protect the details.

A practical checklist before production.

### Agree the reference

Identify the sample version, supplier, date and product specification. Keep photos and a written record of the approved version.

### Check the essentials

Review dimensions, material, weight, colour and finish against the brief. For garments, review fit and construction; for equipment, review the agreed functional checks.

### Look at branding and packaging

Check logo placement, artwork, colour, labels, unit packaging and carton information. Confirm that the packaging shown is the version to use for production.

### Record each revision

List changes clearly with photos or marked drawings. Ask the supplier to confirm the revised specification and whether another sample is required.

### Confirm before the next stage

Approve the final reference in writing and clarify production timing, inspection criteria and the process for changes. Sample approval is a checkpoint, not a substitute for agreed production checks.

### Put your next brief together.

Turn your product references and requirements into a clear sourcing brief.