Food manufacturers and packagers operate under constant scrutiny — from FDA regulations and retail buyer audits to the end consumer who decides in seconds whether to trust what's on the shelf.
Packaging failures in the food sector aren't just a compliance problem; they erode brand equity, invite liability, and cost shelf placement. Whether you're bottling hot or BBQ sauces, energy drinks, salad dressings, or some other desired menu item, tamper evidence is a required part of every food offering.
Shrink labels provide the most effective marketing and product information available, with 360-degree coverage of complex container shapes.
Templock uses a variety of print methods to address your volume and print finish requirements.
Food Tamper Seals & Shrink Labels
Here's how Templock keeps food brands compliant and competitive:
How Templock Solves It
Since 1979, Templock has supplied food brands, including Fortune 500 manufacturers, with tamper-evident seals and shrink labels engineered for the demands of efficiently running food production lines. Our products integrate cleanly into high-speed capping and bottling lines without requiring major equipment changes.
Pre-forms and bottle capsules handle irregularly shaped containers that standard tamper bands can't accommodate. For brands that need more than tamper evidence, our custom shrink labels deliver unique packaging that convert the entire container surface into prime branding real estate while still satisfying FDA tamper-evident food packaging requirements.
Date codes, lot numbers, and best-by information can be printed directly onto the seal or label using thermal transfer, inkjet, or laser-compatible substrates, eliminating secondary labeling steps and reducing line complexity.
Compliance
The FDA requires tamper-evident packaging for a broad range of over-the-counter food products, particularly liquid and semi-liquid goods in retail channels. Templock's heat shrink tamper seals meet these requirements by providing a visible indicator of breach. Once removed, the seal cannot be reapplied or disguised.
Brand Differentiation
In a crowded retail aisle, the seal is part of the first impression. Templock's custom shrink labels and full-body sleeves let you use every square inch of your container for brand messaging, nutrition information, promotional copy, and shelf-appeal graphics, all while delivering the food tamper evident seal your buyers and regulators demand. A strong seal doesn't just protect product; it signals quality before the consumer touches it.
FDA-compliant tamper-evident seals for retail food packaging
Roll stock and cut band formats for high-speed production lines
Date and lot code printing directly on seal or label
Custom full-body shrink sleeves for maximum shelf presence
Pre-form and capsule options for non-standard container shapes
45+ years of food industry packaging experience
