When a shipment of custom thermoformed blister packaging was detained at Rotterdam Port due to mismatched material codes, the client lost $12,000 daily in delayed production. Such scenarios are preventable. Here’s how to master EU and US customs for blister shipments—and turn compliance into competitive advantage.    Know the Divide: EU vs. US Regulatory Landscapes  &nbs...

After a luxury watch brand shipped 5,000 units in standard clamshells, 12% arrived scratched—a $180,000 lesson in mismatched packaging. Your product’s protection, cost, and shelf impact hinge on choosing the right packaging type. Take this 90-second quiz to find your perfect match. Question 1: What’s Your Product’s Vulnerability? A. Easily scratched/crushed (...

Quiz: Does Your Product Need Clamshell, Blister, or Skin Packaging? When a premium drone manufacturer used standard clamshells for international shipping, 23% arrived with cracked propellers. The culprit? Mismatched packaging. Your product’s protection, shelf appeal, and compliance depend on choosing the right armor. Take this 4-question diagnostic to find your perfect match. Q1: How Fragile...

Why 63% of Child-Resistant Blister Failures Trace to These 3 Design Flaws After a major recall of arthritis medication last quarter, CPSC investigators traced 82% of failures to a single design oversight in push-through blister packs. Regulatory data reveals that nearly two-thirds of child-resistant (CR) failures stem from three preventable flaws. Here’s how to avoid becoming a statisti...

In the dynamic landscape of blister packaging, staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial. As we move into 2024 and beyond, new rules are reshaping how we design, produce, and distribute blister packs. Whether you’re using custom blister trays for electronics, clamshell blisters for consumer goods, or pharmaceutical blister packs, these updates directly impact your operations. ​ The envi...

For warehouses and retailers storing bulk blister packaging—whether for electronics, cosmetics, or household goods—two big headaches always pop up: wasted space and unstable stacks. Traditional options (like irregular clamshell blisters or shallow custom blister trays) slide easily, force extra shelving use, and risk damage before products hit shelves. The fix? Stackable, space-saving ...