To reduce or prevent children from accidentally ingesting substances containing toxic ingredients, an increasing number of countries have established corresponding regulations, particularly regarding packaging standards for child-resistant products. For example, more and more countries such as the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom have introduced standards for child-resistant packaging (which can be resealed after opening or cannot be resealed).
Reference standards (including but not limited to):
1. Child-resistant packaging - reclosable packaging, test standards:
· DIN EN ISO 8317 (2016-05)
· BS EN ISO 8317: 2015
· KS T ISO 8317(2021 Confirm)
· GSO ISO 8317: 2009/ ISO 8317:2003
· ISO 8317: 2015
· GB/T 25163-2010 "Child-resistant packaging - Requirements and test methods for reclosable packages"
· CSAZ76.1Ed6(2021)
· 16 CFR 1700.20 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations - Testing procedure for special packaging
"Special packaging" is defined as packaging that is difficult for children under 5 years old to open (also known as child-resistant) but relatively easy for adults to open (also known as senior-friendly or adult-friendly).
2. Child-resistant packaging - non-reclosable packaging (non-pharmaceutical use), test standard: ISO 28862:2018
3. Child-resistant packaging - non-reclosable packaging (pharmaceutical use), test standards: BS EN 14375:2016, ISO 14375:2018
Child-resistant packaging testing is divided into two parts:
1. Child panel test, to verify whether the packaging can prevent children from opening it;
2. Senior panel test, to verify that the packaging is easy for seniors to open.