Child Resistant Caps – The In’s and Out’s

Keep Kids Safe—and Grown-Ups Happy—with Comag’s CRC Caps

At Comag, we’re big believers in keeping things safe, simple and sorted—especially when it comes to hazardous products around kids. That’s why Child Resistant Caps (CRC) are so important. These closures are designed to help keep young hands out of places they shouldn’t be, while still making life easy for grown-ups.

So, what exactly is a CRC cap? In short, it’s a safety cap that requires a special action to open—usually a push-and-turn or squeeze-and-turn. The idea is to make it difficult for children to access whatever is in the container. It’s a smart and practical layer of protection, especially if you’re handling things like garden chemicals, cleaning products or other hazardous substances.

Jerry Cans + CRC Caps = Safe, Compliant, Practical

Here’s the good news: our 1–5 litre jerry cans are available with a CRC cap option. Whether you’re storing liquids in the shed, in a workshop or on a retail shelf, this combination ticks all the boxes for safety and compliance.

Even better? When paired with a CRC cap, these jerry cans are compliant with GHS7 regulations, which is short for the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. Basically, it’s the international gold standard for keeping people safe from hazardous goods.

EPA Guidelines: Why CRC Caps Matter

According to New Zealand’s EPA, child-resistant packaging is required for any hazardous substance sold in containers of 5 litres or less that could pose a risk to children. The rules are clear: kids shouldn’t be able to open it within five minutes, and most adults (especially those aged 50–70) should be able to open and close it without too much hassle.

That’s where our CRC caps shine—they’re tested to meet those performance standards, making them the smart choice for anyone needing to meet regulatory requirements without overcomplicating things.

Why Go CRC?

• Protects little ones – Children are naturally curious. These caps give you peace of mind by making it harder for them to access harmful substances.
• Regulatory win – Stay on the right side of EPA and GHS7 requirements with packaging that’s ready to go.
• Easy to use – No need to break a sweat; CRC caps are adult-friendly and practical for daily use.
• Flexible range – Available across our range of DG-rated, tamper-evident jerry cans from 1L to 5L.

 Smarter Safety Starts at the Cap

At the end of the day, CRC caps are just one part of the safety picture—but a really important one. Pair them with correct labelling and smart storage by always ensuring potentially harmful chemicals are out of the reach of children, and you’re doing your bit to protect people (especially the littlest ones) from harm.

Check out our range of Jerry Cans and CRC Caps available online or call us for further details.