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FDA Presses Pouch Makers to Adopt Child-Resistant Packaging

On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a press release urging manufacturers of pouches to implement child-resistant packaging amid a troubling rise in accidental exposure cases among young children U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2025, U.S. Poison Centers recorded a steady increase in pouch exposure cases. Alarmingly, approximately 72% of these incidents occurred in children under five years of age U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The concentrated levels of active ingredients, as low as 1 to 4 milligrams,can be toxic or even fatal to young children U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
With more data on the horizon, it’s only a matter of time before regulatory suggestions evolve into regulatory requirements.
Enter Chubby Gorilla®, a Southern California–based specialty packaging company recognized worldwide for its child-resistant innovations across multiple product lines. The company pioneered child-resistant solutions in the industry and now brings that same commitment to the emerging pouch market—offering packaging that delivers both robust compliance and everyday convenience.
“Chubby Gorilla has always taken a forward-thinking approach to designing and developing innovative packaging,” said Abe A., Co-Founder and President of Chubby Gorilla. “Since 2014, we’ve been at the forefront of navigating regulatory and compliance requirements, and our newly launched Pouch Containers are finally being recognized as ahead of the curve.”
Chubby Gorilla’s new Pouch Container line introduces a versatile range of packaging solutions designed for the fast-growing pouch market. Available in 40g, 50g, 80g, and 100g capacities, including innovative dual-compartment formats, and an integrated liner, each container is equipped with child-resistant closures and backed by the trusted engineering excellence that defines Chubby Gorilla®.
















