CannaCFO Magazine Issue 1 | Page 91

You have an array of formats to choose from such as screw caps, pouches, and cartons and then there’s materials to consider - Do you need a bottle, plastics or paperboard? Finding the solution that suits your product, meets rigorous child-resistant standards and hits your brand aesthetic and values can feel like a challenge too big with too little time.

*So how do you choose the right solution for you, keep people safe and reach your target consumer? Here’s some simple tips to help you weigh up the options and get your product to market

*Do you need child-resistant packaging? Your product, ingredients and distribution map will all influence this decision so do your homework.

*What about local legislation? Do you know the requirements for stickers, labels and security? Research your distribution chain and make sure you’re matching each regions local code.

*What about shelf life? Keeping your product fresh might influence your packaging choice.

*Transporting your product How far are you shipping your product or packaging? What is your distribution like? Can you reduce postage costs with smart packaging? Do you need to explore fitments to keep your product secure?

*Shelf presence – Do you know how your product will be displayed? Packaging choices can really influence your shelf

presence. Make sure yours stands out.

*What about your brand and values, will that influence your material choices? What do you want your packaging to say about you? How will you set your brand apart?

*Timings – Do you already have a date for launch, or are you experiencing issues with your supply chain? Have you been selling out in record number and need to restock quickly? Or do you have time to give your design more focus and really customize the consumer experience?

Choosing your packaging solution with confidence is no small ask, so working with an agency that can offer your expert guidance and experience will be key to product success.

Al Duallok our award-winning patented double-lock design is certified under the 16 CFR 1700 guidelines for child-resistance so you can feel confident that your brand is staying compliant and your keeping kids safe.

We also offer a rolling-stock of immediately available inventory, unbranded in black or white, ready for you when your priority is to jump that final hurdle of get to market quick! Now available out of Los Angeles, New Jersey and Toronto Canada, this inventory makes a speedy and safe packaging solution accessible to a wide geographic at short notice, helping you move quickly to market with minimum fuss.

Once you’ve selected your choice colour and unit quantity, the packs are available for collection or dispatch in just 2-3 working days, a super-fast turnaround, and fit directly into your existing packaging process. We also have partners stationed across America and Canada, to support you with any additional requirements for bespoke internal product fitments or further customizations. It’s a streamlined process with a dedicated project manager ready to help you at every stage.

With only 240 MOQ (and scalable to much higher volumes), if you need guidance on your next packaging solution or simple need a speedy turnaround get in touch and keep things moving.

To learn more about Duallok child-resistant inventory available across the USA and Canada, request a free sample and information kit for review on [email protected] and visit the website on www.duallok.com.