Tamper-Proof vs Tamper-Evident Packaging

Products that require a special seal, or tamper-evident packaging, are meant to keep items out of the hands of those who shouldn't have access to it. This added security protects and keeps items fresh for the intended customer. 

In Chicago of 1982, the rise of better security for products was increased. Unbeknownst to customers, Tylenol was intentionally laced with deadly cyanide capsules. These bottles were placed in multiple locations throughout the city. 

People were being poisoned and hospitalized, leaving authority officials to nail down the common denominator. Every bottle of Tylonol was recalled, costing Johnson & Johnson $100 million dollars. Companies were then required to have better safety measures, which created the start of tamper-evident packaging. 

Tamper evident packaging provides an airtight seal that ensures customers no one has touched the product. Packaging that falls under tamper-evident consist of food containers, caps and closures, and shrink bands. This packaging is commonly used within the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care. 

Tamper-proof would mean it cannot be tampered or messed with at all. Tamper-evident is the correct term to use because we know it will eventually get opened by someone.

So how does tamper-evident packaging work? Designed to protect products, tamper-evident packaging comes in a few forms. 

Child resistant caps protect children from easily accessing harmful products. They are commonly used for storing pharmaceutical products, household cleaning agents, drinks, and more.

Applying shrink bands to bottles and jars ensures to your customers that it has not been touched by someone else. Add shrink bands for a secure closure in addition to child resistant caps and closures for added security.

Labels can be used as a tamper-evident seal to show signs of someone else trying to open a product. These labels often make it impossible to remove or will show clear damage to the item it was tampered with. 

The benefits of using tamper-evident packaging allows products to be safely stored and out of reach from young kids. 

Keeping products that are harmful to young kids is very important. Child resistant caps offer this protection to medicines and harmful substances. Common bottles used are boston rounds, packer bottles, and modern rounds.

Tamper-evident packaging protects products from contamination and being tampered with. Customers should receive items in the best shape that has not been touched. Using tamper-indiciating packaging ensures it is safe for customers to use.

Today, medicines and harmful substances are required to be in tamper resistant packaging. Companies having this security and following safety measures shows they care about their customers. 

• Barrier bags
• Exit packaging 
• Caps and closures 
• Tamper evident containers

Choosing packaging for your products is the most important factor to look at. Consider the safety of your consumers and if tamper-evident packaging is right for you. It's crucial to meet regulatory guidelines for certain products that need added protection. Whether that's caps and closures, shrink bands, labels, or a combination, tamper indicating packaging protects and communicates that message to your customers. 

Store your pharmaceutical, household cleaners, automobile materials, and more in tamper-evident packaging. It will store and protect your products until ready to be used and keep it safe for only that it's intended to be used for.

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