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TRADE NOTE 03 · 4 min read

# Look a little closer. Ask for the documents.

A product photograph begins a conversation. A clear specification moves it forward.

Company-supplied Dingpaws photography

## Match the specification to the SKU

Use the exact recipe, pack size and product code when requesting information. A series image may illustrate a collection, while the specification needs to describe the exact product under consideration.

## Confirm the basis of every number

Ask for the measurement basis, applicable batch and document date when reviewing analytical information. Dingpaws shares analytical values with a clear measurement basis. Ask the team for the specification for your chosen product.

## Confirm the production and export scope

Discuss manufacturing arrangements, testing documents, packaging, traceability and destination-market requirements with the team. Company photographs are contextual material; they do not establish ownership of a facility or the validity of a certification.

## Agree the next step

A sample request, documentation review or project brief can each be a useful next step. Availability and terms are confirmed individually.

[Continue the Conversation](https://dingpaws.com/contact?lang=en)

## More to explore.

[A better partnership starts with a clearer brief.](https://dingpaws.com/blog/a-clearer-product-brief?lang=en) [Small cans. Different roles in the bowl.](https://dingpaws.com/blog/meet-the-cat-food-formats?lang=en)

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