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Child-resistant packaging (CRP) helps reduce accidental access to medicines by children under 5, using designs such as push-and-turn caps and child-resistant blister packs. Tamper-evident packaging (TEP) helps consumers identify possible interference through features such as shrink bands, foil seals, stickers, or breakable caps. The two approaches are not interchangeable: one restricts access, while the other signals that packaging may have been compromised. Effective designs must balance safety with accessibility, including for older adults and people with disabilities. The lesson also introduces regulatory standards and requirements across jurisdictions, including considerations associated with CPSC, FDA, EMA, ISO, and WHO guidance.