Child-resistant safety caps, such as those on prescription medicines a

QUESTION

Child-resistant safety caps, such as those on prescription medicines and caustic products such as Drano, are included under which function of product packaging?

A) to promote the product and differentiate it from competitors
B) to provide product information
C) to protect the product
D) to indicate price and universal product code
E) to help consumers use the product

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Packaging protects the goods inside, preventing them from spoilage (as with mayonnaise) or damage (eggs) or tampering (Tylenol). Some packaging is also intended to protect children from the product, such as aspirin and rat poison.