A pack is part of the product specification

For an OEM project, review pouch, closure, label and distribution conditions together. Record fill weight and pouch count, then check whether the preferred container and artwork still fit the product. A visually finished tin is not evidence that every technical question is settled.

Moisture content is not water activity

Manitoba Agriculture distinguishes the total amount of water from its availability. Moisture content alone cannot establish safety or predict shelf life. This supports asking for suitable technical evidence, not declaring a new pouch stable. Testing must fit the actual formulation and product category.

Identify the conditions behind a shelf-life statement

Ask which formula, package and storage conditions were assessed, and whether the intended pack matches the tested one. CFIA's shelf-life guidance considers product characteristics, packaging and environmental factors. A general statement about dry products cannot substitute for assessing the finished product in its intended pack.

Finish artwork after agreeing the specification

Allow space for confirmed product identity, ingredient information, quantity, batch and date coding, storage instructions and market-specific information. Mandatory content depends on classification and destination. Do not copy an unconfirmed shelf life or performance promise from a reference tin.

Check the complete sample pack

Review pouch fit, lid closure, label placement and legibility. Record changes after sample approval and ask whether they affect the evaluation plan. Agree who provides artwork, who approves it and what must be rechecked before production.

For Sonvi Bio enquiries, share the market, shipping and storage expectations, reference pack and testing checklist. Final materials, available tests and shelf-life statements are confirmed by project. This article does not assign a shelf life to a product.