Buyer context
Ask for the exact report associated with the offered configuration. Distinguish evidence for a material sample from evidence for the assembled package. A closure or liner change can make an apparently similar container a different configuration for review.
Putting it into the enquiry
Do not convert a duration claim into an IP rating or a universal waterproof statement. Keep the language aligned with the actual test record. In a quotation, list the report reference beside the relevant product rather than using an unrestricted site-wide badge.
What to confirm
- Product configuration and report reference
- Exposure conditions and acceptance definition
- Any exclusions or limitations
Does a longer duration automatically prove superiority?
Not when conditions or acceptance criteria differ. Compare like-for-like evidence before drawing a performance conclusion.
Source information
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General guidance for empty protective packaging; product requirements and acceptance evidence are agreed for each supply.