Perritt Laboratories delivers child-resistant package testing services. Since our founding in 1973, we have played a defining role in shaping U.S. testing standards for child-resistant packaging. From our FDA-registered and -inspected laboratory in Hightstown, New Jersey, we service clients globally while maintaining a strong presence throughout the Eastern Seaboard.
Based in Hightstown, New Jersey, our FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory serves as the operational center for child-resistant packaging evaluations across the East Coast and internationally. Our location provides strategic access to major pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturing corridors, enabling efficient coordination with clients while supporting rapid study launch times that keep products moving toward regulatory approval.
We also have an extensive testing network throughout the region. By partnering with YMCAs, daycare facilities, senior centers, camps, and nursery schools across multiple Eastern states, we conduct real-world evaluations with children and adults. This network provides the infrastructure we need to conduct statistically meaningful studies that verify that packaging protects children while remaining accessible to older adults.
We evaluate packaging performance according to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards (16 CFR 1700), EPA protocols (40 CFR 162), and international requirements such as ISO 8317 and EN 14375. Our child-resistant package testing services include reclosable package testing, blister package testing, cannabis package testing, and nicotine product package testing.
Our child-resistant package testing services in New Jersey and the tri-state area reflect decades of hands-on experience that date back over 50 years. This depth of experience translates into practical insights during the design phase. We help you identify design opportunities before formal testing begins, saving time and controlling costs.
Our services include:
Child-resistant closure testing: We evaluate bottles, tubes, pouches, and specialty containers according to CPSC sequential child test protocols, verifying that young children cannot access contents within required time frames.
Senior-use effectiveness (SAUE) testing: Beyond child resistance, we confirm that older adults can open and reclose packages without time limits, meeting SAUE requirements.
Technical consultation: Our team reviews package designs during development, identifying mechanical features that may fail testing and recommending protocol adjustments tailored to your specific product.
Child-resistant usability and marketing studies: We also offer specialized studies to evaluate product use and preference, packaging preference, swallowability, and more.
Perritt Laboratories was the first in this space, and that pioneering legacy continues through every study we conduct today. Our team knows child-resistant compliance testing on the East Coast requires an understanding of regional testing networks, rapid coordination with community partners, and clear communication with regulatory affairs teams working under tight deadlines.
Clients choose us because we combine scientific rigor with personalized service. Unlike high-volume laboratories that rely on automated workflows, every study at Perritt Laboratories receives oversight from experienced scientists committed to data integrity. You work directly with technical staff who understand your industry, your product, and your regulatory pathway.
Our team is ready to develop a testing strategy that supports your compliance goals. Contact us to get started.
