Compliance
Child-resistant packaging rules buyers actually get asked about in 2026
4 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
What EN ISO 8317 and 16 CFR 1700.20 mean in practice, which documents an auditor expects, and how to keep a CR claim defensible.
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Articles for packaging buyers
Short, practical pieces on compliance, sizing and procurement. Every article links to the matching part of the catalog and to the drawings, torque values and certificates behind it.
Sizing
Choosing the right unicorn bottle size without a second sample round
28 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Fill volume, headspace, label panel and carton fit decide the size, not the nominal capacity on the datasheet.
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Fill planning
Grams per container: how to convert volume to fill weight
21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
Bulk density decides how many grams fit in a 60cc, 90cc or 120cc container. Here is the conversion and how to sanity check it.
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Formats
Aviator or spiral: picking the closure action for your line
14 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Two child-resistant closure actions, two different filling line behaviours. How to choose between them for speed, seal and user experience.
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Procurement
Case, carton and pallet: where the price actually drops
7 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
Understanding order tiers, freight breakpoints and why the biggest saving is usually one tier up, not ten.
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Sourcing
How to buy Chubby Gorilla bottles without a six week lead time
30 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
What separates a stocking distributor from a quote-only reseller, and the questions to ask before you place a first order.
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