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child resistant packaging

Our Child Resistant stand-up and lay-flat pouches are available in a variety of films and structures. The high-barrier packaging options include odour-resistant, single-use, and resealable.
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child resistant

We offer child resistant pouches that have been tested and certified by third-party agencies in the US to meet federal test requirements as referenced by A.S.T.M. D3475.

odour + moisture resistant

Our high-barrier films keep odours from exiting the bag and prevent moisture from entering. Preserve product freshness while maintaining product quality.

sustainable options

If you are looking to go green with your product packaging, our 100% recyclable CR zippers and sustainable film structures provide you with an eco-conscious solution.

Child-Resistant Features

safe & secure

Whether you’re looking for a stand up pouch or a lay-flat pouch, ePac’s digitally-printed flexible packages can be child-resistant ready with the use of child resistant films and the addition of a certified child resistant zipper.

reducing risks

Child Resistant (CR) packages are designed to reduce the risk of children successfully opening a package and ingesting potentially harmful or hazardous products. We offer a child-resistant press-to-close zipper for safe and convenient pouch resealability.

protection is our priority

Used in a variety of different markets, child-resistant closures are the safest and most functional way to ensure that a reclosable, flexible package meets the requirements for special packaging.

markets served

Brands with products in the following categories can benefit from adding a child-resistant zipper to their flexible packaging:

herbal medicine

medications

dietary supplements

cosmetics

lawn & garden

household cleaners

child-resistant packaging faq

What child resistant pouch options do you offer?

Our child resistant options include the following:

  • High vapor barriers that block moisture, oxygen, and aroma from entering or exiting the package
  • Different hang hole options
    • Round
    • Sombrero
  • Transparent or clouded windows
  • Metalised films
  • Puncture and tear-resistant
  • Tear notches
  • Certified Child-resistant zippers
  • Available in a wide range of sizes
  • Pouch bottom / gusset options including DOY Seal, K-Seal, Plow Bottom, 3 side Seal (3SS).

We strive to provide solutions for each person. For custom requests, please contact our team here or by calling us at +44 (1295) 793793.

What are your film structures and material options?
  • Print Substrates PET, Metalised PET, PE, and BOPP
  • Recyclable films
  • Finishes available in:
    • Traditional Matte
    • Soft-touch Matte
    • Gloss
    • Metalised
  • High-barrier and multi-layer sealant films
  • Specialty laminate films
  • Metalised PET and foil
  • Freezer safe and Microwaveable options available
Do you meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Certified Child Resistant Packaging requirements?

Yes! According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, child-resistant packages “must be designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under five years of age to open within a reasonable time, and not difficult for normal adults to use properly.” Our press-to-close zippers paired with our high-grade digitally printed stand up pouches or lay flat pouches, ensure your products are safely secured, while still standing out on the shelf.

What are the pouch dimensions?

You can choose between custom-sized stand-up and lay-flat pouches or our standard sized pouches.

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