The short answer
Keep bottles identified, protected and handled according to the agreed packing and site procedures. Preserve traceability and review the pack condition before releasing bottles to production.
Inspection at dispatch does not replace controls at the receiving site. Storage, unpacking and internal movement can affect cleanliness, decoration and the ability to identify a batch.
Protect identity and packing
Keep batch labels accessible and record partial-pallet movements. Avoid mixing unidentified stock from different deliveries. Ask the supplier and packing team for relevant storage and handling instructions for the actual configuration.
Control the handover to filling
Review outer-pack condition and the bottle preparation procedure with the filling team. Use the site’s approved cleanliness and handling process rather than assuming an empty bottle is ready for every product or line.
Procurement checklist
- Retain shipment and batch identification.
- Check packaging during receiving and movement.
- Use agreed storage and handling instructions.
- Separate damaged or uncertain stock.
- Follow approved preparation before filling.
Common question
Can delivered bottles be assumed ready to fill immediately?
Do not assume that. Bottle preparation and cleanliness requirements should be defined by the filling operation for the intended product and packaging process.