You’ve probably seen security seals on valuable items, in labs, and even on fire extinguishers so it’s easy to tell whether the extinguisher has been used and needs to be replaced. In those scenarios, their purpose is clear. But have you ever wondered why security seals are sometimes used on food packaging?
Just as with the other use-cases, security seals are used on food products to make it easy to spot tampering. Security seals on food give the following reassurance:
Anti-Tampering
One of the main drivers of the use of security seals on consumer-grade products was the Tylenol murders of 1982, where seven people died after taking Tylenol that had been laced with cyanide. The culprit was never found, but this incident inspired pharmaceutical companies to make packaging that was tamper-resistant. There have been many other incidents relating to <a href=”https://www.dw.com/en/food-tampering-scandals-that-shocked-the-world/g-45516037″>food tampering</a>, including some in more recent years. Security seals go a long way towards preventing these indiscriminate attacks.
Freshness
Food that is preserved in jars should be kept sealed until it’s ready to be consumed, and the buttons on commercial jar lids give an indication of whether the food is sealed properly. The “pop” that happens when you <a href=”https://pantryparatus.com/articles/why-does-canning-jar-lid-seal/”>open a jar for the first time</a> is the sound of the vacuum being opened.
One recent attack involved someone tampering with baby food sold in German supermarkets. This is one reason why so many food makers put tamper-proof buttons on jars now. If the button on a jar is ‘soft’, this is a sign the jar has been tampered with. That tampering could be a sign of contamination, or it could simply be a sign the jar was opened. Either way, it’s probably not a good idea to buy the product.
Authenticity
Security tags, tape, or other tamper-resistant packaging is hard to forge. This means it can serve as a badge of authenticity. If you’re worried about people counterfeiting your product, using security seals that have a distinctive appearance can help people feel confident they’re getting the real thing.
With recent shortages and cost of living increases, counterfeit goods are becoming more commonplace, so this kind of marker of authenticity is more important than ever. Tampering happens in all parts of the world, but you can prevent it with an investment in security.
Help People Feel Confident In The Products They Buy
If there’s one area where people want to feel confident in the origins and safety of the products they buy, it’s the food they’ll be eating and feeding to their loved-ones. Food supply chains can be long and complex, even for relatively simple and “unprocessed” goods. When ingredients are grown in one country and then processed elsewhere, with packing happening in a third location, there are many opportunities for things to go wrong.
Security seals give consumers the confidence they need that the brand they’re buying from takes tampering seriously. If you’d like to know how security seals can protect your customers <a href=”https://sealshq.com.au”>contact us today</a> for an explanation of the products we offer, and a quote for you business.
