The direct answer
Lock the functional packaging system before finalizing decoration. Confirm the product format, fill volume, container, closure and dispensing performance first; then approve colors, printing, labels and cartons.
A safer packaging sequence
- Define the product and fill: viscosity, fragrance level, alcohol content, fill volume and usage environment.
- Select the functional system: bottle or jar, pump or sprayer, cap, liner and seal.
- Review compatibility: check leakage, deformation, discoloration, dispensing and material interaction as appropriate.
- Confirm decoration: color coating, metallization, screen printing, label or other finish.
- Approve artwork: dielines, mandatory text, barcode, batch area and destination-market requirements.
- Confirm transport pack: inner protection, carton strength, case quantity and shipping method.
Common causes of delay
- Choosing a beautiful container before confirming compatibility.
- Using a custom color or finish without checking decoration MOQ.
- Changing the formula after the pump or sprayer has been approved.
- Approving artwork before regulatory text and barcode space are settled.
- Ignoring component lead time when setting the launch date.
Ask for a written component approval list. Each item should identify the supplier reference, material, color, finish, quantity threshold and approval status.
Planning a packaging system?
Share the product type, fill volume, reference images, target quantity and destination.
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