Novolex brand Waddington North America has revealed clear, rigid containers featuring a tamper-evident ‘flag’ that stays raised once opened – a solution set to keep food-to-go both secure and fresh.
In what is designed to be an efficient process, the TamperFlag is automatically activated when the hinge container lid is closed. Consumers will then see the flag pop up when they first open the pack, indicating that it has been unsealed.
The flag will then stay raised, signalling that the pack has previously been opened or tampered with.
This design is expected to eliminate the plastic waste associated with tear strips and shrink bands, with versions of the pack available with 25% and 50% post-consumer recycled plastic content in a bid to help customers pursue their sustainability goals.
Furthermore, the containers have been crafted with leak resistance in mind; Novolex intends to help preserve the freshness of the product within. The packs are suitable for both wet and dry takeaway snacks, the company says.
They are also shaped for stackability, and to provide customers with a smooth surface area on which to apply labels. The containers come in sizes ranging from 8 to 32 ounces.
“Our new TamperFlag containers deliver a fresh solution to safeguarding food and reassuring consumers about the security of a product,” said Sachin Shah, senior vice president and general manager of Waddington North America. “This is yet another groundbreaking innovation that truly makes a difference for our customers — something we strive for every day at Novolex.”
This week, Novolex will display the TamperFlag containers at Booth #4527 at the National Association of Convenience Stores show in Las Vegas.
Other solutions designed to prevent product tampering include Carbios, Sleever, and Fabrice Peltier’s recently-revealed home-compostable tamper-evident seal. Its tamper-evident function is designed especially for glass packaging with wooden caps often used for wines, spirits, and alcohols.
Meanwhile, Securikett’s security closure labels featuring HighContrast technology are applied to screw caps or hinged closures on tubes, jars, and plastic containers. The label is destroyed when the pack is first opened, thus preventing illegal product refills.
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