Simple / Repeatable
- — Basic QC
- — Supplier inspection records
- — Finished-goods check
Inspection support
Control packaging risk with an agreed inspection scope.
Agree what to check, when to check it, and who will carry it out.
Agreed baseline
Check against what the project has confirmed.
Every PACKRIVA supply order includes an agreed basic QC scope, with inspection intensity based on project risk.
What we check
Inspect against applicable, confirmed requirements.
- Confirmed specifications
- Artwork / print requirements
- Approved sample where applicable
- Finishing requirements
- Packing requirements
- Agreed tolerances
- Project-specific critical points
QC / Inspection Report
See how the agreed inspection scope, findings and follow-up actions can be recorded.
View sample inspection report
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QC / Inspection Report
Sample template — blank fields illustrate the report format and do not represent a completed inspection.
1. Inspection scope and references
- Product / SKU
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- Batch / lot
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- Quantity / carton range covered
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- Approved Project Baseline / Production Approval Summary version
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- Approved sample reference, where applicable
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- Inspection scope
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- Sample size
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- Sampling plan
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2. Inspection party
- Inspection type
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- Inspector / reviewer or organization
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Inspection type is recorded as Supplier self-check, PACKRIVA Review or Independent Third Party. An independent third-party inspection must identify the independent inspector or organization.
3. Inspection checklist
The checks below are included where applicable to the agreed scope. Methods, tolerances and acceptance criteria are confirmed for the project.
| Check item | Agreed requirement | Method | Actual finding | Status | Evidence reference |
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| Appearance | |||||
| Dimensions | |||||
| Print and colour | |||||
| Finishing | |||||
| Structure and function | |||||
| Insert and product fit | |||||
| Quantity | |||||
| Packing and protection | |||||
| Labels / carton marks |
4. Measurement record
- Sample reference
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- Measurement point
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- Agreed specification / tolerance
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- Actual measurements
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- Result
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5. Defects and corrective actions
- Defect / deviation reference
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- Description
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- Severity and affected quantity
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- Photo / evidence reference
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- Required corrective action
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- Responsible party and due date
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- Reinspection result
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- Written deviation approval reference, where applicable
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Unresolved issues remain on HOLD. Any permitted deviation must be authorized in writing; mandatory compliance requirements cannot be waived.
6. Quality decision
- Overall inspection result
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- Quality release decision
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- Decision authority / approval reference
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The decision applies to the recorded inspection scope and agreed requirements.
7. Packing and shipment readiness
- Unit protection and packing requirements
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- Carton quantity / total cartons
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- Carton marks
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- Net / gross weight and carton dimensions
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- Pallet / mixed-SKU requirements, where applicable
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- Packing-list match and photo references
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- Shipment readiness decision
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QC PASS or QUALITY RELEASE does not by itself authorize shipment. Payment, packing, documents and freight release conditions must also be satisfied.
Print review
Print-sheet review during production
A print review can help compare production output with the approved artwork and color reference where that checkpoint is part of the agreed scope.
Risk-based scope
Increase inspection intensity where the loss is higher.
Project risk guides the timing and depth of checks; no single method fits every order.
Medium
- — Basic QC
- — First-article / process checks where appropriate
Complex / High-value / High-loss
- — First article where appropriate
- — Critical-process checks
- — Final inspection
- — Independent third party where appropriate
Who performs the check
Supplier self-check
PACKRIVA Review
Independent Third Party
Depending on the agreed scope and project risk, checks may be completed by the supplier, reviewed by PACKRIVA, or carried out by an independent third party.
Hold and release
Resolve a failure before the project moves forward.
A failed check creates a controlled decision, not an automatic pass or shipment.
HOLD
Failure requires a documented next step.
Depending on the issue, the agreed path may include:
- Corrective action
- Rework
- Replacement
- Reinspection
- A written exception approved by the customer
Unresolved issues remain on HOLD and cannot receive quality release.
QUALITY RELEASE
The defined inspection scope has met the agreed quality requirements.
SHIPMENT RELEASE
Quality release does not authorize shipment.
Shipment release also depends on commercial and shipping readiness:
- Payment condition
- Packing
- Carton count
- Shipping marks
- Protection
- Weight
- Documents
- Freight readiness
- Commercial / shipping conditions
Service scope
Inspection can be part of a PACKRIVA supply order or arranged as a separate service.
For PACKRIVA supply orders, inspection is one part of the broader packaging development and sourcing process.
PACKRIVA supply-order QC
For a PACKRIVA supply order, the agreed basic QC scope is part of the packaging project control process. Its intensity and executor follow the project's confirmed requirements and risk.
Standalone inspection service
If you only need an inspection for a supplier you already use, the location, timing, references, sampling approach, checks, reporting, and follow-up scope can be discussed separately.
Request a quote
Start with the inspection scope.
Send the information you have. Scope and pricing are confirmed before scheduling.
FAQ
What to know before scheduling.
Can you inspect a supplier I already use?
Yes. An inspection scope can be discussed separately for a supplier you already work with.
Who performs the checks?
The executor depends on the agreed scope and project risk: supplier self-check, PACKRIVA Review, or an independent third party where appropriate.
What is needed before inspection?
Usually the location, packaging type, quantity, preferred date, specifications, and any approved-sample references.