01
Verify identity and measurable requirements
Confirm model, color, capacity, dimensions, weight, neck finish and compatible components against the approved drawing or sample. Record the measuring method and tolerance rather than relying on visual judgment.
For packaging products, check closure fit and any functional assembly. The intended filler should perform its own compatibility and line trials where applicable.
02
Classify appearance defects
Create examples of critical, major and minor defects for the product. Typical checks may include cracks, sharp edges, contamination, severe deformation, unstable bases, decoration errors and cosmetic marks.
FDA food guidance discusses glass fragments as a hazard and highlights container cleaning and visual inspection as possible controls. The buyer’s filling operation still needs an appropriate glass-breakage and container-handling plan.
- Compare color and decoration with the approved sample
- Inspect rims, bases and contact surfaces
- Check print position, completeness and adhesion
- Verify cleanliness and foreign-material controls
03
Inspect packing as part of the product
Count inner packs and cartons, review dividers and protective materials, and confirm labels and shipping marks. Perform reasonable handling or pack tests based on the agreed specification.
Photographs should show sampled products, measurements, defects, carton condition and palletization. A clear report supports a decision; it does not replace agreed acceptance criteria.