Explore our leading child-resistant metal boxes, fully certified and built to satisfy Uruguay's rigorous IRCCA regulatory demands.
Uruguay has earned its legacy as a global pioneer in cannabis legalization. In 2013, it became the first country to establish a state-regulated recreational cannabis market. This historic reform placed the South American nation under an international spotlight, requiring the establishment of robust, compliant regulatory institutions like the Instituto de Regulación y Control del Cannabis (IRCCA).
Under IRCCA's jurisdiction, the sale of recreational and medical cannabis products is accompanied by strict packaging laws. Cannabis products—especially pre-rolls—must use opaque, tamper-evident, and child-resistant packaging. This structure ensures public health safety and keeps the products out of children's hands.
As the Uruguayan domestic and export markets mature, local brands and distributors are pivoting from plastic tubes to high-quality, recyclable metal tin boxes. This switch aligns with global ESG goals, ensuring a premium tactile brand presence and offering airtight options that keep the pre-rolls fresh in Montevideo's humid coastal climate.
Building a standard of trust and structural superiority through extensive testing, engineering compliance, and advanced automated assembly.
We provide single-source solutions that integrate lock prototyping, child-resistant validation, and high-volume tin box manufacturing.
Select from over 12 proprietary certified structures. We match your product lineup with buttons, sliders, hinges, and custom-designed metal closures.
Receive 3D renderings and structural simulations. We transform technical packaging requirements into tangible, functional prototypes in days.
Automated optical inspection and dedicated quality assurance teams verify tolerance levels, surface finish, and lock functionality on the production line.
The global cannabis packaging sector is undergoing a massive shift. As legalization expands across North America, Germany, Malta, and South America, brands face a dual challenge: meeting child-resistant regulations while complying with strict plastic reduction goals. Consumers are rejecting single-use plastic tubes, labels, and boxes. They demand high-quality, recyclable materials that protect both the environment and their products.
Tinplate (tin-coated steel) has emerged as the premier sustainable packaging material. Unlike plastic, which degrades over multiple recycling loops, steel is 100% endlessly recyclable. The metal barrier also offers superior protection against light, oxygen, and moisture, preventing cannabinoids and terpenes in pre-rolls from degrading. Investing in metal tins protects your pre-rolls and reinforces your brand's commitment to sustainable practices.
We offer customizable tin configuration options tailored to the specific needs of Uruguayan dispensaries and state-controlled pharmacies:
Our manufacturing operations leverage China's established tinplate supply chain and advanced automation systems. We deliver premium, certified child-resistant packaging at highly competitive price points.
1. Automation and Scale: Automated stamping, lid-forming, and button assembly ensure structural consistency and lower labor costs.
2. Tooling and Prototyping: We maintain in-house tooling workshops that cut mold-building times in half. We can take a design from concept to a physical sample in less than 30 days.
3. Reliable Supply Chain: Access to high-quality local raw materials ensures lower shipping and material overheads, even for customized projects.
4. Certified Quality Standards: We implement rigorous quality control systems, monitoring our production lines from raw tinplate inspection to final delivery.
Our child-resistant tin boxes meet the ASTM D3475 protocol, utilizing two-button, slide-to-release, or squeeze-and-lift lock systems. They offer simple, adult-friendly access while keeping children safe.
Equipped with 8 automated production lines, we handle large volume demands from major suppliers. We deliver consistent, high-quality finishes and structurally sound products on time.
We support customized sizing, embossing, debossing, and printing techniques. We work with you to build unique packaging that stands out on the shelf.
We work directly with licensed producers, distributors, and packaging firms across Uruguay, including in Montevideo and Canelones. Our team handles the customs documentation and ocean freight logistics to ensure a seamless importing process. By partnering with us, you get factory-direct pricing, custom design capabilities, and global packaging expertise delivered straight to your warehouse.
Yes. IRCCA requires packaging to be opaque and child-resistant. Our tins use ASTM D3475-certified locking mechanisms that prevent child access while remaining easy for adults to open.
Absolutely. We customize dimensions to fit various pre-roll lengths (from 78mm to 109mm king-size). We also design custom paper, silicone, or metal inserts to hold 3, 5, or 10 pre-rolls securely.
We can finalize 3D renderings and deliver functional mockups in 7 to 10 days. The complete mold-making and ASTM certification process takes about 30 days, followed by mass production and shipping.
We offer specialized structures with food-grade silicone seals and airtight gasket rings. These keep your pre-rolls fresh and help contain odors, even in high-humidity climates.
Our standard MOQ for custom printing and custom sizes is 10,000 units. For stock sizes, we can accommodate smaller quantities. Please contact our team for a detailed quote.
Choose from our complete catalog of certified slide tins, button boxes, and airtight cases. All designs are ready for international export.
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