Child Resistant Packaging

Child resistant packaging, or also known as “special packaging” or “CR packaging”, makes sure that adults can access the contents within the containers. Child resistant caps are an ideal closure option for containers that need extra security. Having proper packaging is very important, especially if you need it to be child resistant. Ensuring children cannot have easy access to certain products should be a top priority. Before child resistant packaging, kids were able to access harmful items that was causing serious injuries.

The History of Child Resistant Packaging

The idea of child resistant packaging was first introduced in the 1960s, when the leading cause of injuries amongst children under five was ingestion of harmful substances. In 1970, the United States passed legislation that required harmful products and medications to increase safety measures. 

After this law was passed, President Nixon signed the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) into law. This required packaging for medications and harmful household substances to have better safety measures. From this, child resistant packaging was invented. 

Why Is Child Resistant Packaging Required?

Child resistant packaging creates a great first impression for customers if your products are in these containers. Just because it meets child resistant standards, doesn't mean it's 100% childproof. It means that it’s more difficult for a child to try and open the container. When testing products to determine if they are child-resistant, a panel of children are given 10 minutes to open the package. For a package to be considered child resistant, 80% of the children should not be able to open the package after 10 minutes of trying. 

The PPPA defines “household substances” as: 

• A hazardous substance in section 2(F) of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA)
• A food, drug, or cosmetic that is defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
• A substance that can be used as fuel when stored in a container used for cooking, heating, or refrigeration of a house.

• Acetaminophen
• Aspirin 
• Ibuprofen 
• Dietary supplements 
• Mouthwash
• Prescriptions
• Tobacco

Keeping children safe is very important. Child resistant packaging can do just that as it stops them from accessing items that they shouldn't have access to. Young kids will try and eat anything they find, because they don't know the difference in the first place. This packaging and caps will keep toxic products away from them.

Certain items require child resistant packaging, like medicines, chemicals, or cannabis products. If you think your product could be dangerous to young children, this packaging is your solution.

Having a peace of mind that your items are harder to open for young children will protect against accidental poisoning. This packaging is not 100% childproof, but will reduce the risks of harming kids.

Child resistant packaging shows that companies care about the safety of its consumers. People look at every aspect of a brand. Following safety regulations shows customers that products will be kept safe.

Types of Child Resistant Caps

Keeping products away from kids they shouldn't have access to will require a child resistant cap. The best type of protective packaging ensures contents cannot be opened by young kids that can be harmful to them. These child resistant caps provide a level of security to your products.

Push down and turn caps help prevent young kids from opening dangerous products. Also called PDT caps, they are marked on top with directions for opening the caps. To open, apply downward pressure on top of the cap and turn it open. These caps are often used for medicines, solvents, cleaners, harmful substances, and more.

Similar to push down and turn caps, pictorial CR caps help reduce the risk of children accessing products they shouldn’t get to. Also known as PICT caps, they have pictorial directions on top to provide directions for how to open the cap. Pictorial caps are commonly used for household and pharmaceutical products and can feature liner options based on your sealing needs.

Smooth child resistant caps are great for those looking for a sleek design but also providing protection. These caps feature debossed “Push Down & Turn” instructions for a clean look. They are popular within the cannabis industry.

The EZ-Safe child resistant caps are a step above the typical child resistant cap, providing a unique look that will impress customers. These caps feature rubbed sides that make opening and closing easier. The top of the caps have recessed text and opening instructions that allow you to keep products safe. These caps are compatible with a variety of bottles and liners based on your needs.

Vented child resistant caps are a standard cap option that is commonly used for sealing pharmaceutical products, household cleaning agents , and other products that require strong security. These caps have ribbed sides that help with opening and closing. The top is embroidered with “Push Down & Turn” instructions. 

Within the pharmaceutical industry, this type of packaging is required to be used for prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and other harmful substances. Other types of products that are required to have child resistant packaging are vitamins and dietary substances.

The PPPA requires products that contain higher levels of iron to have this closure in order to protect young children from getting it. Common plastic containers used with child resistant closures include packer bottles, modern round bottles, and boston round bottles. Child resistant caps are compatible with these bottles.

Packer bottles, or also known as pill, vitamin and prescription bottles, are used within the personal care industries. These containers feature wide mouth openings, making it an ideal container for filling and dispensing of products. These bottles are FDA compliant.

Plastic boston round bottles feature a rounded shoulder and broad base, making it a versatile packaging solution within the personal care, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. These bottles are compatable with a variety of closures and are FDA compliant. 

Modern round bottles have sloped shoulders, a ridge at the top and bottom of the label panel, and a rounded bottom. These are commonly used within the pharmcuetical industry for solvents and acids. These bottles come in a variety of colors.

Packaging requirements for cannabis need to meet federal requirements. Choosing the best type of cannabis container for your products will protect the quality and those that can access it.

Plastic vials come in a variety of colors that can be color coded based on your needs. Made from a sturdy construction, plastic vials have good chemical resistance and are very durable. Child resistant closures help keep the contents safe for only those intended to use it.

Cannabis flower containers have a wide mouth opening, making it easy to dispense products. These containers can provide an airtight seal to mask the scent of the product when paired with the correct lid. They can be used for edibles and items with high potency concentrates. 

Plastic vials come in a variety of colors that can be color coded based on your needs. Made from a sturdy construction, plastic vials have good chemical resistance and are very durable. Child resistant closures help keep the contents safe for only those intended to use it.

Providing the same protection as containers, barrier bags are an ideal choice for storing and transporting CBD items. These bags provide an airtight seal that keeps moisture and water out while containing the smell within it. These bags are FDA complaint.

Exit packaging is child resistant and made from a food safe quad-layer plastic with a foil barrier. These protect the contents within it that helps you meet regulatory compliance. These bags can be used to store vitamins, edibles, and other pharmacuetical products.

Household cleaners are toxic, and kids might not know what they are getting themselves into. Keeping these products sealed properly with child resistant caps will slow down kids from opening the product. 

Plastic F-Style bottles are heavy-duty containers that feature a handle, making it easy to fill and dispense products. These bottles can be used with child resistant caps to secure contents. This packaging is often used for industrial sovlents such and cleaning and garden chemicals and automotive oils. Plastic F-Style bottles are typically made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) which has good chemical resistance. 

Plastic chemcial jugs, or also known as industrial round and square jugs, are ideal for carrying and dispensing of products. These containers are commonly used for cleaning liquids, gardening, and automotive chemicals. The bottles are usually made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) construction, which has strong chemical resistance. 

Shrink bands are an additional way to seal products and provide a tamper evident seal for your customers. Using a heat gun, shrink bands can be applied to the neck of your container to provide an extra layer of protection. 

1. 

   89mm Clear Preform Plastic Shrink Band For Canister Containers

   Part #: 67WSC8

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 250 $0.13 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.11 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.11 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.09 ea.
2. 

   15mm 30 x 25 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

   Part #: 68WS15

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 200 $0.05 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.03 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.02 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
   • 25,000 $0.01 ea.
3. 

   100mm Clear Preform Plastic Shrink Band For Canister Containers

   Part #: 67WSC1

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 250 $0.12 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.10 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.10 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.09 ea.
4. 

   18mm 35 x 25 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

   Part #: 68WS18

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 200 $0.06 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.05 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.04 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.03 ea.
   • 25,000 $0.02 ea.
5. 

   120mm Clear Preform Plastic Shrink Band For Canister Containers

   Part #: 67WSC2

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 250 $0.14 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.12 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.11 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.10 ea.
6. 

   18mm 42 x 30 Clear Perforated Shrink Band for Dropper Cap

   Part #: 68WSD1

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 200 $0.05 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.04 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.04 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.03 ea.
   • 25,000 $0.02 ea.
7. 

   220mm Clear Non-Perforated Shrink Band

   Part #: 68WS22

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 200 $0.05 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.03 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
   • 50,000 $0.02 ea.
   • 90,000 $0.01 ea.
8. 

   20mm 38 x 25 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

   Part #: 68WS20

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 200 $0.06 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.04 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.04 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.03 ea.
   • 25,000 $0.02 ea.
9. 

   20mm 46 x 28 Clear Perforated Shrink Band for 20mm Child Resistant Cap & Dropper

   Part #: 68WSC0

   • Quantity Qty Price
   • 200 $0.05 ea.
   • 1,000 $0.03 ea.
   • 5,000 $0.03 ea.
   • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
   • 25,000 $0.01 ea.
10. 

    22mm 48 x 28 Clear Perforated Shrink Band for 22mm Child Resistant Cap & Dropper

    Part #: 68WSC1

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.03 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.01 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.01 ea.
11. 

    24mm 46 x 25 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

    Part #: 68WS24

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.06 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.04 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.02 ea.
12. 

    24mm 46 x 75 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

    Part #: 68WS3C

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.12 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.10 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.08 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.07 ea.
13. 

    24mm 46 x 38 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

    Part #: 68WS2C

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.04 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.02 ea.
14. 

    24mm 52 x 30 Clear Perforated Shrink Band for 24mm Child Resistant Cap

    Part #: 68WSC2

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.05 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.01 ea.
15. 

    28mm 50 x 25 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

    Part #: 68WS28

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.05 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.04 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.02 ea.
16. 

    28mm 50 x 30 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

    Part #: 68WS29

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.03 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.01 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.01 ea.
17. 

    28mm 58 x 30 Clear Perforated Shrink Band for 28mm Child Resistant Cap

    Part #: 68WSC3

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.05 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.04 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.01 ea.
18. 

    33mm 58 x 25 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

    Part #: 68WS33

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.05 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.04 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.01 ea.
19. 

    33mm 65 x 30 Clear Perforated Shrink Band for 33mm Child Resistant Cap

    Part #: 68WSC4

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.04 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.02 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.01 ea.
20. 

    38mm 68 x 25 Clear Perforated Shrink Band

    Part #: 68WS38

    • Quantity Qty Price
    • 200 $0.06 ea.
    • 1,000 $0.04 ea.
    • 5,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 10,000 $0.03 ea.
    • 25,000 $0.02 ea.

Child resistant packaging is designed to provide safety to children or elderly that should not have direct access to certain products. Store your pharmacuetical, household cleaners, or other products that require more protection in child resistant packaging. 

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