The invention relates to a container closure, for a container (1) having a storage space (6) for accommodating goods to be packaged, wherein said container closure comprises a section (3) situated adjacent to the container and in which a discharge opening (16) for the goods to be packaged is formed, said container closure having a lid (4) for the purpose of closing said discharge opening (16), said lid (4) being connected via a hinge (5) to said section (3) situated adjacent to the container, said container closure further comprising a child safety device (7). The invention is characterized in that the section (3) situated adjacent to the container forms a chamber (12), which is separate from the storage space (6) and that said child safety device (7) is disposed in the chamber (12) at least when the lid (4) is in a closed position.