10/13/2026
Your packaging looks ready. But is everyone working from the same approved artwork? One outdated file can send the project back through corrections and approvals. Swipe to get your files in order. →
We’ve all met final_v2_FINAL.ai. The name sounds confident. The approval history? Less so. Give your team a clear revision number and a recorded approval.
Clear file names. A change log. Approval checkpoints. One master location. Four simple habits that make the right file easier to find—and the wrong one easier to retire.
Moved a panel? Updated the artwork? Log it. Record what changed, who changed it and which revision was approved. Your next reviewer shouldn’t have to play spot the difference.
One update can affect several products and markets. Check each relevant version before release. Approved for one SKU doesn’t automatically mean approved for the rest.
Flat artwork tells part of the story. A 3D render helps reveal placement and alignment issues. Physical samples check fit and opening behaviour. Keep the revision consistent through every stage.
Right revision? Right SKU and market? Updates reviewed? Approval recorded? Approved master shared? Save this checklist for your next packaging handoff.
Less file hunting. Clearer handoffs. Fewer avoidable surprises. Read the full article, or DM Canna Brand Solutions to talk through your next packaging project.