Tamper Evident Alcohol and Beverage Labels
Sealing closures and cases so a refilled bottle or an opened case cannot pass as untouched.
Spirits and premium drinks are attractive to refill and re-present. The bottle survives; the closure is where the story is told, and a plain capsule or seal tells very little.
A tamper evident label across the closure — and across case and pallet closures further up the chain — means opening leaves a permanent, visible record that cannot be reinstated.
What interference should reveal
Opened once, evident always
01
Sealed and referenced
A label is applied over the closure, with optional consecutive numbering recorded against the batch.
02
Interference attempted
Rotating or lifting the cap breaks the label through its security cuts.
03
Evidence remains
The void message stays on the bottle or the label, so a refilled bottle presents as opened.
Real evidence
Closure formats and voiding
Product routes
Constructions used for this application
Permanent labels
Leave the void message on glass, metal or plastic closures. Permanent labels.
Non-residue labels
Where returnable or refillable containers must be left unmarked. Non-residue labels.
Case and pallet sealing
Tamper evident tape for cases, and pallet security tape for full loads. Tape range and pallet security tapes.
Bespoke formats
Dumbbell, wrap and neck formats plus your own void text and numbering. Custom labels.
Application and integration
Applying on a bottling line
Closure geometry
Neck and cap diameters determine the label shape. Dumbbell and wrap formats are dimensioned to the specific closure so the label bridges cap to neck and breaks on rotation.
Line application
Formats can be supplied for existing applicators and wrap stations — send the applicator make, model and line speed and we will specify core, gap and wind to suit.
Surfaces and condensation
Chilled and washed bottles carry moisture. Confirm the application temperature and surface condition so the adhesive system is specified for the line, not the warehouse.
Distribution checks
Where numbering is used, the seal number can be recorded against batch and consignment so distributors and duty-free receivers can verify what they were sent.
Related
Where else this is used
Food and beverage
The full food and drink application set.
Duty free
Sealing duty-free purchases for onward travel.
Pallet security tapes
Securing full loads through distribution.
Useful guidance
Before you specify
Paper-based tamper evidence
Recyclable paper labels and tapes for food packs and delivery bags.
Label constructions explained
Permanent, non-residue and paper constructions and what each leaves behind.
Custom tamper evident labels
Sizes, branding, numbering and bespoke void messages.
Tell us the closure, the line it runs on and where in the chain losses appear.
You know what you need
Formats, constructions, numbering and volumes — talk it through with the team and get samples or a quotation.
You are not sure yet
Send us the pack or the problem. The Security Lab looks at the application and helps specify the right level of security.