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Keep Dry — Meaning & Usage

Protect the package from rain and moisture. The umbrella symbol is widely used on outer cartons.

Reference authority
ISO / packaging handling references
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Handling symbol
Artwork access
Reference files · usage conditions apply
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

Protect the package from rain and moisture. The umbrella symbol is widely used on outer cartons. Check the required moisture protection and storage conditions for the packed product.

Before using this resource

  1. Check the required moisture protection and storage conditions for the packed product.
  2. Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
  3. Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.

A detail worth checking

An umbrella does not mean the package is waterproof or suitable for immersion.

Source references

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Keep Dry?

An umbrella does not mean the package is waterproof or suitable for immersion. Check the required moisture protection and storage conditions for the packed product.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

The source lists this drawing as Public domain. Follow the linked file terms, attribution and any share-alike conditions. This does not grant trademark permission or establish product conformity.

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