The protection of children from accidental poisoning and danger is not the sole responsibility of parents. Laws are put in place to keep brands honest and transparent about the substances and ingredients used in their products and it all must be clearly stated on the packaging. Product packaging is the last line of defense to keep children safe before curious little fingers get them in trouble. We take child-proof (CR) packaging seriously and Tin King USA packaging passes rigorous quality control checks before leaving the plant.
Products like household chemicals and medicines are the most common cause of pediatric poisoning. So, companies are paying more attention to closing mechanisms to make them more child-resistant and offer a higher prevention rate. Notices of huge fines have been issued from federal and state levels regarding new hazardous material closing feature requirements.
How Child Resistant Packaging Work?
Child Resistant mechanisms must meet certain requirements so a child under 5 years old cannot manipulate the tin to open. This is accomplished by creating two-step opening features. For a round tin, you would have to press down between the palms of two hands and the twist. For a rectangle, you would place pressure on the front of the bottom and lift the lid. For a square child-resistant mechanism, there would be a similar feature but on either side of the tin where you press on the “thumb indentations” and lift the lid off.
It is still important that seniors can access the mechanism. So they can’t be too tight.
At Tin King USA, you will get premium quality packaging at wholesale levels. We produce the unique designs and sizes specifically for your brand. Located in Dallas, Texas, Tin King USA has built a name based on values and service. We create unique and creative custom tin packaging with precision-printed tins.
Custom Tin Packaging Design For Child Resistance
Child Resistant Sliders
One of our most popular child-resistant tins are our sliding lid tins. The slider has a press-to-engage or PTE mechanism, installed on either side. The slider tab aligns with the ridges when pressed in on the sides. The best part is, that even though it’s challenging for children under 5yrs old, seniors and others can easily access them.