Batch and operating evidence

Connect a packaging batch to raw material lots, production settings, inspection results and dispatch records. Show which specification and customer revision applied to its intended use. An investigation into a printing error should examine controls rather than stop at an operator training record.

Continuity after the audit

Track the actual implementation of corrective actions after the audit. Assess new inks, material layers or lines for their effect on hazards and scope. Follow Issue 7 alongside current position statements; certificate continuation depends on assessment under the relevant certification body rules.

Timing and cost planning

Timing and cost depend on sites, process complexity, product groups and usable existing evidence. Technical testing, consultancy and certification audits are distinct services. A single fee or number of days cannot represent every packaging manufacturer.

Scope discussion and responsibilities

Kayra Patent consultancy supports scope definition, record organisation and tracking unfinished preparation work. The relevant authorised or scheme approved body performs the audit and makes the certification decision. Separate consultancy and that body’s services in the quotation.

Official sources

Content checked: 3 October 2026. Scheme rules rely on official sources; record structures and work plans are editorial recommendations. Check the complete requirements and the body’s current scope separately.