An initial packaging brief should state the intended use, the environmental requirement to investigate and the claim the buyer may need to communicate. These decisions guide sample and documentation review before artwork is approved.
Define the requirement before the claim
Identify the destination and the specific attribute being requested. Avoid starting with a general label such as eco-friendly when the project has not yet defined what that means.
Map the components to be reviewed
List the box, interior and accompanying packaging so that a requirement is not applied only to the most visible surface. Confirm materials and construction for the selected project.
Plan the approval evidence
Agree which documentation and sample checks are needed for the proposed wording. Review any artwork claim against that evidence and its scope before production. If the supporting information is incomplete, keep the claim out of the artwork rather than treating the design goal as a verified result.
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