A Guide to the Types of Tamper Evident Packaging

Tamper evident packaging is beneficial for a variety of reasons. It protects, seals, and keeps harmful substances out of the hands of those who shouldn't have access to it. Commonly used within the food and beverage, personal care, and industrial industries, tamper evident packaging is best for securing products that prevent it from being tampered with. 

A product that needs extra security will require tamper evident packaging. There are a variety of tamper evident packaging options available depending on your product needs. Sealing these items in this packaging eases the mind of customers that have these items in their homes.

There are a variety of tamper evident packaging options to choose from depending on your product. Here are 8 tamper evident packaging solutions:

Shrink bands are a cost effective way to seal your products. Shrink bands come in a variety of sizes and colors that custom fit your bottles. To adhere, heat induction sealing machines are required. 

Labels are a great way to show customers products have not been tampered with. If it was, customers would see clear signs of products that shouldn't be bought. This allows you to communicate with customers and ensure it's not been tampered with. 

Heat induction liners are a form of tamper evident seals that protect bottles and jars. These seals act as a barrier that prevents leakage and tampering with unwanted contaminants. These foils require a heat induction machine in order to seal the liners on the bottles. 

Child resistant caps prevent children from accessing harmful contents. The caps are ideal for storing pharmaceutical products, household cleaning agents, and more. 

Barrier bags seal and keep moisture, water, and other contaminants out while providing a quality seal. These bags are space efficient which is ideal during transportation and storage needs. Barrier bags are commonly used for flower and other hemp products. 

Tear strip pail lids provide a strong air tight seal that is tamper evident and airtight contaminant. Pails range from 1 to 7 gallons and are commonly used within the food and industrial industries. These lids are ideal for sealing products during storage and transportation.

Ratchet caps come in a variety of colors that are great for sealing beverages, water, dairy, juice, and more. These caps provide a tamper-evident seal until ready to be opened. Plastic ratchet caps are made of durable polypropylene (PP) or high density polyethylene (HDPE).

Plastic tamper evident containers have a compatible lid that properly secures contents within the containers. On a shelf, these containers show customers that they cannot be tampered with and are secured when the compatible lid is on. 

Tamper evident containers enhance brand reputation, protect products from being tampered with, and ensure product safety. If your products need to be kept safe and meet regulatory guidelines, which type of tamper evident packaging is best for your you?

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