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The invention provides a package and associated method for packaging of products which enhances the resistance to tampering with or adulteration of the product, and which also permits a readily visible indication that any such tampering or adulteration has occurred. The invention in one form provide

The invention provides a package and associated method for packaging of products which enhances the resistance to tampering with or adulteration of the product, and which also permits a readily visible indication that any such tampering or adulteration has occurred. The invention in one form provides an inner container which is in turn provided with an outer protective layer of epoxide resin. The outer layer is cured and it becomes extremely brittle such that any physical penetration of the outer layer will cause the entire outer layer to shatter. Such shattering will provide a clear indication that penetration of the protective layer has occurred. Also there may be provided an associated dye which will exhibit a color change when the outer protective layer is shattered. A warning message may be provided on said packaging underlying the outer layer. Use of the brittle material in a blister package is contemplated with or without an underlying packaging layer and other uses of the brittle material without support are contemplated.

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A method of tamper resistant packaging a product comprising: providing a product, and at least partially surrounding said product with an ultraviolet cured brittle material, said brittle material characterized by a propensity to irreversibly fracture and at least in part separate from other portions

A method of tamper resistant packaging a product comprising: providing a product, and at least partially surrounding said product with an ultraviolet cured brittle material, said brittle material characterized by a propensity to irreversibly fracture and at least in part separate from other portions of said material in a plurality of pieces responsive to efforts to physically penetrate said material, whereby efforts to penetrate said material will irreversibly fracture and fragment said material to provide evidence of tampering.