HMZ GLOBAL — GOLDEN SAMPLE APPROVAL RECORD Guide: https://hmzglobalservices.com/golden-sample-approval-template Blank operational template; set product-specific criteria before use. Supplier / PO / product / SKU: Sample ID / sample quantity / received date: Specification revision / drawings / BOM / packaging revision: Production materials, tooling and processes represented: Differences between sample and intended mass production: Dimension / requirement / tolerance / measured result / decision: Appearance, finish and cosmetic limits: Function and performance checks / method / results: Test report references and untested properties: Photos and evidence file references: Explicit exclusions / outstanding requirements: Decision: APPROVED / REJECTED / HOLD Production release: AUTHORISED / NOT AUTHORISED Buyer approver / date: Supplier acknowledgement / date: Retained copies: buyer location / factory location / inspector access: Change log: proposed change / new revision / evidence / decision / date: No material, component, finish or packaging substitution without agreed written approval. Sample approval does not replace required safety or compliance testing.