Introduction
You may have noticed something different on shipping cartons lately. More and more companies are using tamper-evident security packing tape to seal boxes and prevent unauthorized opening.
What is tamper-evident tape exactly? What benefits can you expect? At what point does it actually cost more to use regular tape?
We answer all these questions and tell you why you can no longer delay the decision to use tamper-evident security tape to secure cargo crates, pallets, cartons, and boxes.
What is tamper-evident security packing tape?
Unlike common packing tape, tamper-evident security packing tape cannot be removed or reapplied without leaving evidence, such
as a “void” or “opened” message.
But beware that not every tape with a void message is necessarily tamper-proof. A truly tamper-evident tape will always show evidence that the package has been tampered with.
Who uses tamper-evident security packing tape?
Tamper-evident security packing tapes have been used for years in the pharmaceutical industry and to protect packages containing valuable items such as electronics or jewelry.
However, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing numbers of manufacturers, retailers, food delivery services, and wholesalers have been relying on tamper-evident security tape to protect their shipments within the supply chain.
Some businesses prefer a personalized message or logo instead of the standard “void” pattern. Anything that cannot be easily copied provides an extra layer of protection.
There are numerous advantages to using tamper-evident packaging in general and tamper-evident security packing tape in particular. Here are some of the distinct advantages of replacing regular tape with tamper-evident security packing tape.