Compliance

Child-resistant packaging requirements, explained for buyers

Child-resistant and tamper-evident are not the same thing, and suppliers often blur the two. Here is what to ask for in writing.

Close up of a Chubby Gorilla child-resistant push-and-turn cap on a frosted PET bottle neck
Close up of a Chubby Gorilla push-and-turn cap: child-resistance is certified in the closure, not printed on the label

CR versus tamper evidence

Child-resistant means the closure was tested to resist opening by young children while remaining usable by adults. Tamper evidence means interference is visible. Many markets require both, and a package can pass one without the other.

What Chubby Gorilla child-resistant packaging looks like

Chubby Gorilla builds the closure into the product line. The Unicorn bottle uses a push-and-turn V3 CR closure, the Aviator container uses a push-and-turn lid, and the Spiral container uses a threaded certified closure with a tamper-evident ring. The photo below shows the three formats side by side with their closures, so you can see the difference between a CR closure and a tamper-evident ring before you order.

Chubby Gorilla Unicorn, Aviator and Spiral child-resistant containers with certified closures side by side
Chubby Gorilla Unicorn, Aviator and Spiral containers side by side: each certified child-resistant closure matches its format

Documentation to request

Ask for these before you commit to a format, not after your first inspection.

  • Certification reference for the exact bottle and closure combination
  • Material specification and food or pharma contact suitability where relevant
  • Torque specification for the closure
  • Confirmation that the certification covers your fill type

The certification trap

Certification applies to a tested combination, not to a shape. Swap the closure supplier and keep the same bottle, and the certification no longer describes what you ship. This is the most common way a compliant looking order fails review.

Practical buying advice

Buy matched sets from stock, keep the same supplier across reorders, and validate on your own line with samples of the exact SKU rather than a lookalike.

Mockups and reference shots

Click any thumbnail to open the full size view. Use the arrow keys to move through the set.

Documents for this guide

The drawings, specs and certificates behind the numbers on this page. Preview them here first, no form in front of it.

  • Certificates

    Child-resistance, food-contact and material documentation for the stocked formats, for your compliance file.

    Compliance
  • 2026 full product catalog

    Every stocked format with sizes, closures, materials and the customization options: finishes, printing, labeling and PCR resins.

    PDF

Frequently asked

Is child-resistant packaging required for e-liquid?
In most regulated markets, nicotine containing liquids require child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging. Requirements differ per market, so confirm against your destination rules.
Does a certificate cover any bottle of the same size?
No. Certification covers the tested bottle and closure combination. Changing either part invalidates it.
Can you supply documentation with an order?
Yes. Request the format you are considering and we will confirm what documentation exists before you buy.

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Aviator 10ML Bottle With Inner Seal & Tamper Evident Breakoff Band - Clear Natural Bottle / Opaque Black Cap - Copackr.com

Aviator Bottles

Aviator 10ML Bottle With Inner Seal & Tamper Evident Breakoff Band - Clear Natural Bottle / Opaque Black Cap

Specifications Size / Volume: 10 mL (0.34 oz) Color Bottle: Clear Natural (Transparent) Color Cap: Opaque Black Neck: T15 Case Qty: 1000 (10 bags of 100) The Chubby Gorilla Aviator Bottle is made from heavy-duty food-grade PET for beverages and liquid fluids, with a friction-fit closure that helps support liquid leaks from occurring. All-in-one SmartCap with child-resistant closure, rotational suspension and fastened tamper-evident band. Designed & Engineered in California, USA.

€0.45
30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Clear Natural With Opaque Black Lid - Copackr.com

Aviator Container

30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Clear Natural With Opaque Black Lid

Specifications Size / Volume: 30CC / 1FL.OZ / 30ML Color Container: Clear Natural (Transparent) Color Lid/Cap: Opaque Black Neck: T51/400 Case Qty: 500 The Aviator CR Containers are designed for all kinds of products (powders, herbs, candy and other dry goods). They feature a heavy-duty container construction with the all-in-one SmartCap: a child-resistant closure with integrated inner seal, fastened tamper-evident band and 360 Micro-Grip Diamond surface. Designed & Engineered in California, USA.

€0.95
30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Clear Natural With Opaque White Lid - Copackr.com

Aviator Container

30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Clear Natural With Opaque White Lid

Specifications Size / Volume: 30CC / 1FL.OZ / 30ML Color Container: Clear Natural (Transparent) Color Lid/Cap: Opaque White Neck: T51/400 Case Qty: 500 The Aviator CR Containers are designed for all kinds of products (powders, herbs, candy and other dry goods). They feature a heavy-duty container construction with the all-in-one SmartCap: a child-resistant closure with integrated inner seal, fastened tamper-evident band and 360 Micro-Grip Diamond surface. Designed & Engineered in California, USA.

€0.95
30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Translucent Black With Opaque Black Lid - Copackr.com

Aviator Container

30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Translucent Black With Opaque Black Lid

Specifications Size / Volume: 30CC / 1FL.OZ / 30ML Color Container: Translucent Black Color Lid/Cap: Opaque Black Neck: T51/400 Case Qty: 500 The Aviator CR Containers are designed for all kinds of products (powders, herbs, candy and other dry goods). They feature a heavy-duty container construction with the all-in-one SmartCap: a child-resistant closure with integrated inner seal, fastened tamper-evident band and 360 Micro-Grip Diamond surface. Designed & Engineered in California, USA.

€0.95
30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Opaque Black With Opaque Black Lid - Copackr.com

Aviator Container

30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Opaque Black With Opaque Black Lid

Specifications Size / Volume: 30CC / 1FL.OZ / 30ML Color Container: Opaque Black Color Lid/Cap: Opaque Black Neck: T51/400 Case Qty: 500 The Aviator CR Containers are designed for all kinds of products (powders, herbs, candy and other dry goods). They feature a heavy-duty container construction with the all-in-one SmartCap: a child-resistant closure with integrated inner seal, fastened tamper-evident band and 360 Micro-Grip Diamond surface. Designed & Engineered in California, USA.

€0.95
30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Opaque White With Opaque White Lid - Copackr.com

Aviator Container

30CC/1FL.OZ/30ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Opaque White With Opaque White Lid

Specifications Size / Volume: 30CC / 1FL.OZ / 30ML Color Container: Opaque White Color Lid/Cap: Opaque White Neck: T51/400 Case Qty: 500 The Aviator CR Containers are designed for all kinds of products (powders, herbs, candy and other dry goods). They feature a heavy-duty container construction with the all-in-one SmartCap: a child-resistant closure with integrated inner seal, fastened tamper-evident band and 360 Micro-Grip Diamond surface. Designed & Engineered in California, USA.

€0.95
60CC/2FL.OZ/60ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Clear Natural With Opaque Black Lid - Copackr.com

Aviator Container

60CC/2FL.OZ/60ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Clear Natural With Opaque Black Lid

Specifications Size / Volume: 60CC / 2FL.OZ / 60ML Color Container: Clear Natural (Transparent) Color Lid/Cap: Opaque Black Neck: T50 Case Qty: 500 (5 bags of 100) The Aviator CR Containers are designed for all kinds of products (powders, herbs, candy and other dry goods). They feature a heavy-duty container construction with the all-in-one SmartCap: a child-resistant closure with integrated inner seal, fastened tamper-evident band and 360 Micro-Grip Diamond surface. Designed & Engineered in California, USA.

€0.99
60CC/2FL.OZ/60ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Clear Natural With Opaque White Lid - Copackr.com

Aviator Container

60CC/2FL.OZ/60ML Aviator CR - Container With Inner Seal & Tamper - Clear Natural With Opaque White Lid

Specifications Size / Volume: 60CC / 2FL.OZ / 60ML Color Container: Clear Natural (Transparent) Color Lid/Cap: Opaque White Neck: T50 Case Qty: 500 (5 bags of 100) The Aviator CR Containers are designed for all kinds of products (powders, herbs, candy and other dry goods). They feature a heavy-duty container construction with the all-in-one SmartCap: a child-resistant closure with integrated inner seal, fastened tamper-evident band and 360 Micro-Grip Diamond surface. Designed & Engineered in California, USA.

€0.99

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