COMAR, LLC

Introducing SecureCap® Child-Resistant Packaging for E-Cigarette Liquids

The huge market potential for e-cigarettes is not without its challenges. Although e-cigarettes provide enjoyment and satisfaction for many people, lawmakers continue to threaten unwanted regulation. But the jury is still out as to whether potential health eff ects of ecigarettes are truly harmful or not. However, new reports of young children ingesting the liquid nicotine used with e-cigarettes are causing legitimate concerns.

Without some type of safeguard, young children are at risk of accidentally or unintentionally ingesting the liquid. Between 2013 and 2014, the number of harmful exposures reported by the American Association of Poison Control Centers increased by 219%. Over half of the reported cases occurred in children under 6-years of age. Th at increase has gotten the attention of lawmakers, and the potential for regulatory action on liquid nicotine packaging is increasing.

But, there’s an easy fix for e-cigarette manufacturers: SecureCap® Child-Resistant Packages for E-Cigarette Liquids by Comar, LLC.

“At Comar, we’re ideally positioned to provide the e-cigarette industry with an eff ective child-resistant package,” says Ms. LouAnn Evans, Associate Director of Marketing for Comar, LLC. “Th e company has been successful at delivering products with proven safety performance to the healthcare industry for many years,” she added.

Regulatory experience helps: Comar developed its expertise in dosing and dispensing devices serving the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. SecureCap® Child-Resistant Closure Systems were originally designed to protect young children from gaining access to liquid medications, and became popular with many brands. Today the Comar SecureCap® system is widely used on common over-the-counter nasal and eye care products. The system features a patented “Push and Turn” opening action that is difficult for children under 6-years of age to open.

As a supplier to the healthcare manufacturing community, Comar established longstanding relationships with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Th ese Federal agencies determine and defi ne the safety standards for most of the products marketed in the US. Th e SecureCap® Child-Resistant Closure System has passed Consumer Product Safety Commission testing for Child-Resistant/Senior-Friendly (CR/SF) products.

Clearly, Comar has a handle on child-safe packaging!

Packaging that protects: SecureCap® Child-Resistant Packaging is now available for e-cigarette liquid nicotine products. Drawing on its history of producing products that comply with governmental regulations, Comar designed an e-cigarette package that can protect young children from potential mishaps, and protect manufacturers and packagers from potential liability.

It’s perfect for e-cigarette liquids.

The package components are manufactured in accordance to Federal Drug Administration current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and are listed in Type III Drug Master fi les. SecureCap® products have passed USP 27 <661> Extractables Testing and USP 32 <671> Container Permeation Testing (MVTR). Th e Comar manufacturing facilities employ Quality Systems that meet 21-CFR-Part 820 and ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements for medical devices.

A child-resistant package should not be difficult for an adult to open or close, and it should perform consistently throughout its life cycle. Using inferior or low quality package components could result in product failure, customer dissatisfaction, or worse: loss of brand loyalty. With potential packaging regulation on the horizon, e-cigarette brands would be wise to examine their options.

The SecureCap® package consists of the SecureCap® closure, bottle and tip. The closure or cap does not require downward force to close the bottle. It is extremely difficult for young children to open, yet easy for adults to use.

The new E-liquid tip is perfect for e-cigarette products. The long and narrow tip provides more control for filling and refilling e-cigarette cartridges without spilling or wasting the liquid.

Also included in the SecureCap® are low-density polyethylene (LDPE) Boston Round bottles available in 10mL, 15mL or 30mL capacities. Custom sizes and configurations are available. Comar provides a range of printing and packaging solutions to accommodate filling lines.

For safe performance, establishment of a quality brand, and assurance or regulatory compliance, for now and the future, the Comar SecureCap® Child-Resistant Package for E-Cigarette Liquids is a logical choice.

A history of innovation and safety: Founded in 1949 by the Tamagni family, Comar initially concentrated on manufacturing precision glass products for the healthcare industry. Led by Henry Tamagni, Comar added design and manufacturing capabilities, and expanded the plastic injection molding capability into a leading producer of precision-made, custom products.

Mr. Tamagni appointed Michael Ruggieri to the position of president in 2006 and continued as Chief Executive Officer until 2013. In October 2013, Comar announced a successful recapitalization with the private investment firm, Graham Partners. The program provides access to additional capital and resources to support Comar’s global expansion plans and to broaden the company’s product development and manufacturing capabilities. At that time, Michael Ruggieri was appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Mike continues in that role today.

Comar, LLC is a market leading designer and manufacturer of innovative packaging solutions and liquid dispensing products, serving Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Wellness and Beauty, Diagnostics, Consumer and Industrial Goods markets. The company is a primary packaging supplier offering manufacturing services for pharmaceutical and Class 1 medical device molding of dosage delivery systems. Comar is devoted to safely and accurately delivering medications to everyone, and currently has manufacturing locations in North America and Latin America.