Tamper Evident Labels And Their Benefits

What is a tamper-evident label?

Tamper-evident labels, correctly defined as tamper-resistant, primary function is to indicate or prevent alteration by tampering and/or to indicate that an item is genuine and fit for use. If the label is breached or missing, it can be reasonably expected to provide visible evidence to suppliers, retailers, and consumers that tampering has occurred.  

As product tampering cannot be fully prevented, the aim of tamper-evident labels is to make life as difficult as possible for culprits. Tamper protection features can either be visible or concealed, some may be read with the eye while others require technical aids to verify authenticity.

Various constructions of tamper-evident labels

If you are looking for tamper-evident label constructions these can come in various technical configurations to meet their ‘tamper-evident’ requirements, examples are listed below:

• Security labels - Paper or film laminates de-laminate under certain conditions
• Void if removed labels – materials that contain hidden messages, for instance, when peeled back from a surface the adhesive separates from the backing to reveal ‘void’ or other message patterns either on the film or surface
• Destructible materials – provide tamper-evidence due to their low structural integrity and become visually destructed when tampered with, usually combined with a high strength adhesive

Industries & applications perfect for tamper-evident labels

Various industries and applications require tamper-evident labels and seals in order to provide consumers with confidence in the products they are buying, see example industries and applications when tamper-evidence labels are demanded below.

• Pharmaceuticals – Helps to fight counterfeit and safeguards consumers in knowing they are buying genuine medicinal products.
• Shipping & Logistics – Providing consumers with confidence packaging has not been illicitly opened in transit.
• Retail & Brand Security – Prevents consumers swapping labels, removing security tags and price tags between items or brands.
• Tax Stamps – For instance on cigarettes or alcohol, also acting as anti-tampering and anti-reuse seal

Benefits of tamper-evident labels

Due to the features of tamper-evident labels, there are various benefits presented to both brands and consumers from using these types of materials:

• Integrity of brand
• Keeps products safe in transit
• Provides consumers with peace of mind
• Deters counterfeit
• Ensures authenticity of content(s)

Let our team help you find the right materials

If you are looking for a tamper-evident label material manufacturer then speak to our team about our AdaptSecure range of specialist security face materials and security adhesives. Our materials are tried and tested in various industries including security, pharmaceutical, and retail, contact us if you’d like to discuss our materials in more detail.