Specify the required evidence
Do not use “scannable” and “verified” as though they mean the same deliverable. For direct part marks, the applicable verification method and settings matter. The customer should identify the governing requirement, required result and reporting expectations. GS1 guidance distinguishes reading from verification and discusses direct-part-mark quality assessment.
Use the correct sample conditions
A symbol may be easy to read in one orientation and difficult in another. Define the final surface condition and the stage at which the mark will be evaluated. If the part is cleaned or coated after marking, explain whether verification is required before or after that step. Identify who performs the check and how a failed result is handled.
Connect the report to the part
A report should be traceable to the relevant sample or production item, not just to a general job name. Agree on the identification and record format. If verification is not included in a quotation, do not assume that ordinary operator scanning supplies it. Clarify the scope before comparing prices or releasing the order.