Glossary Term
Child-Resistant Packaging
Definition
Child-Resistant Packaging is a safety feature in packaging design intended to reduce the risk of children accessing and ingesting hazardous substances, such as medications or chemicals. It incorporates mechanisms like locking caps or push-and-turn closures, which are difficult for children under five years old to open but accessible for adults.
Relevance to the MedTech Industry
Child-Resistant Packaging is critical for ensuring the safety of pediatric populations by preventing accidental poisoning or misuse of medical products. It is especially important for pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medications, and certain medical devices that may contain small, hazardous parts or chemicals.
Additional Information & Related Terms
ISO 8317 An international standard for child-resistant reclosable packaging.
Tamper-Evident Packaging Often combined with child-resistant features to ensure product safety.
Regulatory Compliance Ensures adherence to packaging safety regulations for medical products.
Human Factors Engineering Applied to design packaging that is safe for children yet accessible to adults.