Glossary · Manufacturing
What Is Dispensing (Weigh-Out)?
Dispensing, or weigh-out, is the controlled step in which raw materials for a batch are identified, verified and weighed to the quantities stated in the batch record before production begins. It is the point where a formulation error is caught cheaply, so good practice requires independent verification and documented weights.
Why it matters when you source
Most formulation deviations originate at dispensing rather than in the mixing vessel: a mislabelled drum or an unverified weight carries through the whole batch. Ask whether weigh-outs are independently verified and recorded, because that single control prevents the most common failure.
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