Child panel
Panels of young children try to open the package. To pass, most of them must be unable to open it, even after being shown how.
Certified child-resistant
Child-resistant mylar bags
Certified child-resistant pouches in stand-up and lay-flat designs. High-barrier, odour-resistant and resealable, so products stay fresh and out of little hands, with custom print from short digital runs to high-volume flexo.
- Formats
- Stand-up and lay-flat
- Closure
- Certified child-resistant zipper
- Barrier
- High-barrier, odour-resistant
- Digital · flexo · rotogravure
Certified CRCHILD-RESISTANT
Odour resistantHIGH BARRIER
The basics
What makes a mylar bag child-resistant?
“Mylar bag” is the everyday name for pouches made with metallized polyester film, valued for blocking light, oxygen and moisture. A child-resistant mylar bag adds a special zipper that takes two coordinated actions to open, which young children find hard to do but adults can manage.
Child resistance is certified by testing finished packages with panels of young children and adults under recognized protocols such as ISO 8317 and the US 16 CFR 1700.20 standard. Our pouches are certified child-resistant; ask us for the certification documents for the exact format you order.
Tap the hotspots
Anatomy of a CR mylar bag
- Sombrero hang holePeg-ready hang hole for retail displays.
- Tear notchStarts a clean opening above the zipper.
- Child-resistant zipperTakes two coordinated actions to open, then reseals for repeat use.
- High-barrier filmMetallized layers help block light, oxygen and moisture and contain odours.
- Holographic accentsUnprinted areas can show holographic or metallized film where your market allows it.
- Stand-up gussetAlso available as a lay-flat pouch with no gusset.
Spec builder
Spec your CR bag
Choose a format, finish and fill. Finish samples are shown on a stand-up pouch so you can compare the looks side by side.
Format
Finish
Fill
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Selling cannabis in Canada? Plain-packaging rules limit finishes, so we will help you choose a compliant option.
Child resistance, explained
How child-resistant packaging is tested
Certification protocols such as ISO 8317 and the US 16 CFR 1700.20 test finished packages with people, not machines.
Adult panel
Adults then confirm the package can still be opened and properly reclosed, so it stays usable every day.
Reclose to protect
Zipper pouches only protect children when fully closed, so make “press to close” part of your on-pack instructions.
Packaging cannabis for Canada?
Health Canada’s rules go beyond child resistance: plain packaging with a uniform colour, limits on branding and finishes, and the standardized cannabis symbol and health warning messages. Holographic and metallic effects are generally not an option for Canadian cannabis. We help you choose compliant formats and finishes, but always check final artwork against Health Canada’s current packaging and labelling guide.
Read our child-resistant packaging checklistSpecifications
Child-Resistant Mylar Bags specs
Everything is made to order. If you don’t see what you need, ask: we will tell you what is possible.
- Formats
- Stand-up and lay-flat pouches
- Closure
- Certified child-resistant zipper that reseals after use
- Barrier
- High-barrier, odour-resistant metallized structures
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, metallized, holographic and kraft looks
- Add-ons
- Tear notches, hang holes, windows and rounded corners
- Printing
- Digital, flexo or rotogravure, Pantone matched
- Certification
- Child-resistant certification documents available on request
- Uses
- Cannabis flower and edibles, gummies, supplements and other products that need child resistance
Who uses them
Made for your industry
How it works
Quote to delivery in four steps
1
Tell us what you need
Send your product, quantity and size. We reply with pricing, options and a production timeline.
2
Artwork & proof
We send a dieline and a digital proof, colour-matched to Pantone, plus physical samples on request.
3
Production
Digital, flexo or rotogravure printing with the finishes you chose, checked before it ships.
4
Delivery
Shipped to your door or straight to your co-packer anywhere in Canada and the US.
Request a quote
Quote your child-resistant mylar bags
Pricing, options and a production timeline for child-resistant mylar bags. Every field is optional.
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- A proud Canadian company
- Ontario · British Columbia · Washington · Oregon
- Every quote includes a production timeline
Are your mylar bags certified child-resistant?
Yes. Our child-resistant pouches are certified. Ask us for the certification documents for the exact size and format you are ordering, and keep them on file for your compliance records.
Are mylar bags smell-proof?
High-barrier metallized films are odour-resistant and contain smells far better than ordinary plastic bags, especially when the zipper is fully closed. No flexible package is completely odour-proof, so store products the way your regulations require.
Can I use holographic finishes for cannabis in Canada?
Canadian cannabis packaging must follow Health Canada’s plain-packaging rules, which limit colours, finishes and branding, so holographic and metallic effects are generally not an option there. Brands selling in other markets often use them. We will help you choose a compliant finish for each market.
What sizes do you offer?
Common fills include 3.5 g, 7 g, 14 g and 28 g for flower, plus pouches sized for edibles, gummies and other products. Every bag is made to order, so we size it to your product.
Do child-resistant bags work after opening?
Yes. The child-resistant zipper reseals after each use. It has to be fully closed to protect children, so remind customers to press it shut.
Do you print both sides?
Yes. Front and back can both be printed, including space for regulatory panels.
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Tell us what you are packaging and we will send pricing, options and a production timeline.