Tamper-proof device applicable to tube-cap assemblies

A container for dispensing a product,

• the container (1) having a longitudinal axis (x—x) and a neck (5) through which the product can be dispensed, the container further comprising;
• a cap (2) engaged on the container (1);
• the cap (2) having a lower section (3) fixed to the neck (5) and a lid (4) engaged to the lower section (3) by a hinge (6) around which the lid (4) can be rotated to expose the neck (5) and closed;
• wherein a bottom of the lower section (3) has a first opening defined by a flange (9) which is fixed to a base (8) on the neck (5);
• the neck (5) having a second opening which is closed by a tab (13), the tab (13) fixed on the neck (5) as a unit around an entire circumference of the neck (5);
• the lid (4) having a projection (11) which is snap engaged around the neck (5) over tab (13);
• wherein the tab (13) is engaged within projection (11) when lid (4) is closed and provides a means for breaking the tab (13) off neck (5) when lid (4) is rotated around the longitudinal axis (x—x) of the container and opening the second opening in neck (5);
• and
• wherein the tab (13) thereafter remains within the projection (11) to indicate tampering when the lid (4) is rotated to expose neck (5).