Tamper Evident Packaging

Here are some of the practical benefits of opting for tamper evident packaging when deciding on food packaging products.

Choosing the right packaging for your food products is key to shelf life, marketability, brand awareness, and ultimately sales and revenue. You want to ensure your packaging highlights the features of your food products and shows them in the best manner possible. So what are some of the finer details that can help your products appeal to consumers? One main way is safety through tamper evident packaging.

What is Tamper Evident Packaging?

Tamper evident packaging, or tamper proof packaging, are specially designed to reveal if a package has been opened. This may include seals, tape or stickers, plastic rings or perforations, or breakaway pieces that show retailers and consumers if a product has been opened.

Why Choose Tamper Evident Packaging?

Choosing tamper proof or tamper evident packaging is an easy and affordable way to help consumers buy with confidence. Customers will feel safe and secure knowing their food has remained tightly sealed from production through distribution, and retailers will appreciate enhanced security on the shelves.

Tamper evident packaging can also help eliminate spills or food contents from opening in transport. Many tamper-resistant features come with a tight seal or closing mechanism to bind lids to bases. This helps keep contents inside the packaging and reduces the risk of lids separating or popping off of bases.

Is There a Cost Associated with Tamper Evident Packaging?

Not necessarily. There can certainly be a cost associated with lost sales from security concerns, opened product, or spills during transport, but there typically isn’t an additional charge for tamper evident closures on food packaging. Oftentimes the material used is the same weight as a regular closure, meaning no increases to budget or EPR calculations compared to standard closures.

What’s the Best Kind of Tamper Evident Closure?

That entirely depends on the style, shape, and material you’re working with. A standard deli container may benefit from a sticker label around the top of the container or a plastic notch or hinge that opens once the container top is removed. Sandwich, cookie trays, or bakery items with a wide, flat base may need a tearaway hinge to identify an opened container, or a corner that is removed upon breaking the seal. If you choose a stock product that has a tamper evident closure, try ordering a sample to ensure it’s easy to open and well-designed.

What Containers Offer These Features?

Placon offers a wide range of products with tamper evident packaging. Our Crystal Seal line offers tamper evident tabs on all products, making it a versatile choice; from sandwich and hoagies to cookies, muffins, and parfait cups, the line has an exceptional range that will keep your products secure on retail shelves. For deli cups and cold packaging, our tamper resistant line offers a super clear polypropylene lid with breakaway seal which is compatible with a variety of bases, allowing you to choose the right material and color while still keeping food security top of mind.

For details, search our website for tamper-evident packaging to find the right container for your products. Or, reach out to our sales team for additional information.

ABOUT PLACON
Since 1966, Placon has been a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative and sustainable plastic packaging for medical, food, and consumer goods markets. Placon has manufacturing operations in Madison, WI; West Springfield, MA; Elkhart, IN; and Plymouth, MN, and is currently ranked in the Top 20 in Plastics News 2025 Thermoformers Rankings. Placon delivers packaging breakthroughs that inspire better engagement between people and products.