The use of packaging with child-resistant caps has gained considerable popularity. This trend, driven by recognition of the effects highlighted by the World Health Organisation, will continue to grow as more brands understand its importance in preventing child poisoning in developed countries.

This growing awareness of the safety of products consumed, especially by the urban population, is expected to drive the development of innovative solutions to meet this demand. Consequently, the demand for pharmaceutical packaging with child-resistant caps is one of the main drivers of the industry's global market. The pharmaceutical industry has been a pioneer in implementing strict regulatory measures, and the choice of safe containers is of the utmost importance to producers and, indeed, in the pharmaceutical sector, where packaging with child safety mechanisms is already an established practice, the importance of these solutions is unquestionable.

However, these practices are being adopted by other industries, such as Food Supplements and the Chemical Industry. This market evolution has led to the creation of various certifications, rules and standardised tests, turning sensitive products into highly regulated industries. In response, childproofing systems have been widely adopted in pharmaceutical and chemical products, and are now key to preventing their misuse. Perhaps this is why the mass production of complex packaging systems has effectively responded to this need.

In practice, the child safety market is segmented by the type of packaging, such as strip packs, press and twist lids, turn and pull, or press and twist. These systems are designed to be effective, preventing children up to the age of 5 from opening the packaging, as they don't understand the closing mechanisms. However, this market still has room for innovation, with new designs and solutions emerging every day to address growing concerns about the risks of child poisoning.

Packaging with child-resistant caps is increasingly a necessity in many industries and Neutroplast has several solutions for these markets in its portfolio, and under development. So don't let your product packaging limit you and contact us: we have the right solution for you!