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Best Tamper Evident Seals for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Posted on by tamperco
24
Jul

Intro
 In the pharmaceutical industry, safety and trust are everything. Patients and healthcare providers need to know that medications haven’t been opened, altered, or compromised. Tamper evident seals play a critical role in this assurance. More than just stickers, they’re a regulatory requirement and a core part of patient safety. Here’s how tamper evident seals work in pharma—and which options are best.

Why Tamper Evident Seals Matter in Pharma

Counterfeit medications and product tampering are real and growing threats. A broken seal can lead to:

  • Health risks for patients

  • Non-compliance with FDA regulations

  • Damaged brand trust

  • Product recalls and lawsuits

That’s why the FDA requires tamper evident packaging for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and strongly encourages it across the industry.

Regulatory Overview: FDA Requirements

Per the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, tamper evident packaging must:

  • Have one or more indicators or barriers to entry

  • Be difficult to duplicate

  • Leave visible evidence of tampering

  • Include labeling that describes the sealing method

A tamper evident seal must not only prevent undetected opening, but also communicate to the consumer that interference has occurred.

Common Types of Tamper Evident Seals in Pharma

🔹 Shrink Bands

  • Heat-shrink plastic wraps around caps or closures

  • Ideal for bottles, vials, and jars

  • Very visible and cost-effective

🔹 Destructible Labels

  • Shatter or flake apart if peeled

  • Common on small boxes, cartons, or equipment panels

  • Impossible to remove cleanly

🔹 VOID Labels

  • Reveal a hidden “VOID” message if removed

  • Leaves a clear, irreversible signal of tampering

  • Often used on cartons and foil packs

🔹 Induction Seals

  • Heat-sealed foil liners for bottles and jars

  • Cannot be removed without breaking

  • Best for liquids or capsules

🔹 Adhesive Seals with Custom Text or Serial Numbers

  • Add traceability and authentication
  • Used by labs, manufacturers, and logistics teams



Where Seals Are Applied in the Pharma Supply Chain

Application Area

Tamper Evident Product Used

Bottles & Jars

Shrink bands, induction seals

Blister Packs

VOID foil seals

Cartons & Outer Boxes

Destructible labels, security tape

Sample Kits

Custom serialized security labels

Cold Chain Shipments

Tamper evident tape with sensors

How Tamperco Supports the Pharmaceutical Industry

At Tamperco, we offer:

  • FDA-compliant label materials

  • Custom-printed tamper seals with batch tracking

  • Labels that resist cold storage, humidity, and abrasion

  • Fast turnaround for mid-to-high volume orders

Whether you need seals for OTC bottles or serialized labels for prescription shipments, we can help you find or create the right solution.

Conclusion

Tamper evident seals are more than a regulatory checkbox—they’re a direct line to consumer trust and product integrity. In a high-risk industry like pharmaceuticals, they protect both patient lives and brand reputation.

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