Tidyman — Dispose Responsibly
The person putting rubbish into a bin reminds people to dispose of waste responsibly and avoid littering.
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Disposal & recycling
Where it goes after use.
Möbius Loop — Recycling Symbol
The three chasing arrows communicate a recyclability claim. A percentage with the loop can instead communicate recycled content.
Krdan · Public domain
Crossed-Out Wheeled Bin (WEEE)
The crossed-out wheeled bin identifies electrical and electronic equipment for separate collection.
OPRL Recycling Label
OPRL provides packaging recycling labels designed to help UK consumers decide what to do with each component.
How2Recycle
How2Recycle assigns packaging labels that explain disposal routes for individual components.
Triman & Info-tri
Find the official French packaging sorting resources and understand how Triman works with the Info-tri instructions.
Repair Symbol
An openly licensed repair symbol with a downloadable SVG and clear attribution instructions for designers.
Solidifyconceptdevelopment · CC BY 4.0Artwork at sourceOpen the guide for the official resource
DPG Deposit Mark
The DPG mark belongs to Germany’s one-way beverage-container deposit system.
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Green Dot / Der Grüne Punkt
The Green Dot is a licensed packaging-system trademark familiar across European markets.
Japan Paper Packaging Identifier
Japan’s paper packaging identifier distinguishes the applicable paper containers and wrapping within its identification system.
Japan Plastic Packaging Identifier
The Japanese プラ identifier is used for applicable plastic containers and packaging.
Japan Aluminium Can Identifier
Japan has a specific aluminium-container identifier within its material-identification system.
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Japan Steel Can Identifier
The Japanese steel-container identifier helps distinguish the relevant steel cans in the material-identification system.
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Japan PET Bottle Identifier
Japan’s PET-bottle identifier is part of a distinct identification route for applicable PET containers.
Materials & resin codes
What the component is made from.
PET / PETE 1
PET / PETE 1 identifies polyethylene terephthalate in a material coding system. Typical applications include drinks bottles and some food trays.
Bhutajata · CC0
PP 5
PP 5 identifies polypropylene in a material coding system. Typical applications include tubs, closures and other polypropylene components.
Bhutajata · CC0
PAP 21 — Non-Corrugated Fibreboard
PAP 21 — Non-Corrugated Fibreboard identifies non-corrugated fibreboard in a material coding system. Typical applications include folding cartons and paperboard sleeves.
Anton Poliakov · CC BY-SA 4.0
HDPE / PE-HD 2
HDPE / PE-HD 2 identifies high-density polyethylene in a material coding system. Typical applications include milk bottles and household-product containers.
Bhutajata · CC0
PVC / V 3
PVC / V 3 identifies polyvinyl chloride in a material coding system. Typical applications include some plastic packaging and other PVC articles.
Bhutajata · CC0
LDPE / PE-LD 4
LDPE / PE-LD 4 identifies low-density polyethylene in a material coding system. Typical applications include flexible films and bags.
Bhutajata · CC0
PS 6
PS 6 identifies polystyrene in a material coding system. Typical applications include rigid and expanded polystyrene packaging.
Bhutajata · CC0
Other Plastics 7
Other Plastics 7 identifies other plastic resins and combinations outside codes 1–6 in a material coding system. Typical applications include plastic articles requiring a more specific material description.
Bhutajata · CC0
PAP 20 — Corrugated Fibreboard
PAP 20 — Corrugated Fibreboard identifies corrugated fibreboard in a material coding system. Typical applications include fluted shipping cartons.
Anton Poliakov · CC BY-SA 4.0
PAP 22 — Paper
PAP 22 — Paper identifies paper in a material coding system. Typical applications include paper bags and wrapping paper.
Anton Poliakov · CC BY-SA 4.0
FE 40 — Steel
FE 40 — Steel identifies steel in a material coding system. Typical applications include steel cans and steel packaging components.
User:Moebius1 · Public domain
ALU 41 — Aluminium
ALU 41 — Aluminium identifies aluminium in a material coding system. Typical applications include aluminium cans and foil components.
User:Moebius1 · Public domain
GL 70 — Clear Glass
GL 70 — Clear Glass identifies colourless glass in a material coding system. Typical applications include clear glass bottles and jars.
User:Moebius1 · Public domain
GL 71 — Green Glass
GL 71 — Green Glass identifies green glass in a material coding system. Typical applications include green glass bottles.
User:Moebius1 · Public domain
GL 72 — Brown Glass
GL 72 — Brown Glass identifies brown glass in a material coding system. Typical applications include amber glass bottles and jars.
User:Moebius1 · CC BY 2.5Artwork at sourceOpen the guide for the official resource
FOR 50 — Wood
FOR 50 — Wood identifies wood in a material coding system. Typical applications include wooden packaging and crates.
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FOR 51 — Cork
FOR 51 — Cork identifies cork in a material coding system. Typical applications include cork packaging components.
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TEX 60 — Cotton
TEX 60 — Cotton identifies cotton in a material coding system. Typical applications include cotton textile packaging.
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TEX 61 — Jute
TEX 61 — Jute identifies jute in a material coding system. Typical applications include jute sacks and textile packaging.
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Composite Packaging — C/ Material Codes
C/ followed by the dominant material abbreviation identifies composite packaging; the accompanying number identifies the material combination.
Cosmetic labels
Opening, durability and product information.
Period After Opening (PAO)
The open-jar symbol communicates how long an applicable cosmetic can be used after opening.
NyxNyx · Public domain
Cosmetics Minimum Durability
The hourglass is associated with the date of minimum durability for applicable cosmetic products.
DeWikiMan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Refer to Enclosed Information
The hand-and-book symbol directs the user to accompanying information for a cosmetic product.
DeWikiMan · CC BY-SA 3.0Artwork at sourceOpen the guide for the official resource
UVA Circle
The UVA circle communicates that a sunscreen meets the relevant recommended level of UVA protection.
Handling & storage
Instructions for cartons, crates and fragile goods.
Fragile — Handle with Care
Handle breakable contents carefully. The wine-glass symbol is commonly printed on shipping cartons.
Sami Hult · Public domain
This Way Up
Keep the package upright in the direction of the two arrows during handling and storage.
Clemenspool · CC0
Keep Dry
Protect the package from rain and moisture. The umbrella symbol is widely used on outer cartons.
Sami Hult · Public domain
Use No Hooks
Do not use hand hooks to move this package. The crossed hook flags a handling method that can damage its contents.
Clemenspool · CC0
Keep Away from Sunlight
Protect the package from direct sunlight. This mark is used where exposure could affect the contents.
Vectorization: Mrmw · Public domain
Sling Here
Marks where slings should be positioned to lift a packed item.
Vectorization: Mrmw · Public domain
Centre of Gravity
Shows the position of the packed load’s centre of gravity to help plan handling.
· Public domain
Do Not Roll
Do not move this package by rolling it. Maintain the handling method specified for the load.
Clemenspool · CC0
Do Not Use Hand Truck Here
Identifies a package location where a hand truck must not be inserted or used.
Clemenspool · CC0
Stacking Limit by Mass
Shows the maximum load permitted above a package, normally accompanied by a mass value.
Clemenspool · CC0
Clamp as Indicated
Identifies the location where handling clamps may contact the package.
Clemenspool · CC0
Temperature Limits
A thermometer with lower and upper values identifies the permitted temperature range.
Vectorization: IngenieroLoco · Public domain
Use No Forks
Warns that forklift tines must not be used at the marked package location.
Vectorization: Mrmw · Public domain
Do Not Destroy Barrier
Warns of a protective barrier beneath the outer packaging that should remain intact.
Vectorization: Mrmw · Public domain
Tear Open Here
Points the receiver to the intended tear-opening location on a package.
Electrostatic Sensitive Device
Identifies electronics that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge during handling.
Product use & quantity
Food contact, fill quantities and age warnings.
Glass and Fork — Food Contact
The glass-and-fork symbol identifies materials or articles intended for contact with food.
European Union · Public domain
Estimated Quantity — ℮ Mark
The ℮ mark accompanies a nominal weight or volume and relates to the average system of quantity control for packaged goods.
SevM · Public domain
Not Suitable for Children Under 3
The crossed-out 0–3 symbol communicates an age-related warning on toys that present a relevant hazard to children under three.
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Reversed Epsilon — Aerosol Conformity
The reversed epsilon is a conformity marking associated with aerosol dispensers under the applicable aerosol rules.
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Microwave-Safe Symbol
A manufacturer’s microwave-use symbol indicates suitability under the stated conditions. Drawings can vary between brands.
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Dishwasher-Safe Symbol
A dishwasher-use symbol communicates a manufacturer’s cleaning instruction for the marked product or component.
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Freezer-Safe Symbol
A freezer-use symbol communicates suitability for freezing within the manufacturer’s stated product limits.
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Oven-Safe Symbol
An oven-use symbol identifies suitability for oven exposure within the manufacturer’s specified limits.
Textile care
Washing, drying, ironing and professional care.
Machine Washing
The washtub symbol identifies washing instructions. A number gives the maximum Celsius temperature; bars indicate gentler processes.
André Riemann · Public domain
Do Not Bleach
A crossed-out triangle indicates that bleaching is not permitted.
André Riemann · Public domain
Ironing Instructions
An iron symbol with dots identifies the permitted ironing severity for the textile.
André Riemann at de.wikipedia · Public domain
Hand Wash
A hand in a washtub identifies a hand-washing instruction.
André Riemann · Public domain
Do Not Wash
A crossed-out washtub indicates that domestic washing is not permitted.
(A1000 15:52, 27 January 2008 (UTC)) · Public domain
Bleaching Instructions
The triangle identifies bleaching instructions; an empty triangle permits bleaching, while two diagonal lines restrict it to oxygen bleach.
André Riemann · Public domain
Tumble Drying
A circle inside a square identifies tumble-drying instructions. Dots specify the permitted drying severity.
André Riemann · Public domain
Do Not Tumble Dry
A crossed-out circle inside a square prohibits tumble drying.
André Riemann · Public domain
Natural Drying
Lines inside a square specify natural drying: line drying, flat drying and drip-drying variants.
André Riemann · Public domain
Do Not Iron
A crossed-out iron indicates that ironing is not permitted.
André Riemann · Public domain
Professional Textile Cleaning
A letter inside a circle identifies a professional cleaning process. Bars modify the process severity.
André Riemann · Public domainElectrical products
Power, insulation and protection markings.
Class II — Double Insulation
A square inside a square identifies Class II electrical equipment with double or reinforced insulation.
For Indoor Use Only
The house outline identifies electrical equipment intended for indoor use.
DC Connector Polarity
Shows the positive and negative connections of a direct-current power connector.
Alternating Current — AC
The wave symbol identifies alternating-current supply or a relevant AC terminal.
Direct Current — DC
The straight line over a dashed line identifies direct current or a relevant DC terminal.
Standby Power
The broken-circle power symbol identifies a standby control or position.
IP Rating — Ingress Protection
An IP code describes tested enclosure protection against access, solid objects and water under specified conditions.
Medical packaging
Traceability, sterile barriers and use instructions.
Medical Device Manufacturer
Identifies the legal manufacturer on a medical-device label.
Do Not Reuse — Single Use
The crossed-out 2 indicates that a medical device is intended for a single use.
Do Not Use if Package Is Damaged
Warns against using a device with damaged packaging and directs the user to its instructions.
Date of Manufacture
Identifies when a medical device was manufactured.
Medical Device Use-By Date
Identifies the date after which a medical device is not to be used.
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Batch Code / LOT
Identifies a production batch or lot on a medical-device label.
Catalogue Number / REF
Identifies the manufacturer’s catalogue reference for a medical device.
Serial Number / SN
Identifies an individual medical device using its manufacturer-assigned serial number.
Medical Device Importer
Identifies the entity importing the medical device into a market.
Sterile
Identifies a medical device supplied after a sterilisation process.
Sterilised Using Ethylene Oxide
The STERILE EO marking identifies ethylene-oxide sterilisation.
Sterilised Using Irradiation
The STERILE R marking identifies sterilisation using irradiation.
Sterilised Using Steam or Dry Heat
Identifies a medical device sterilised using steam or dry heat.
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Do Not Resterilise
Indicates that a medical device must not be sterilised again.
Non-Sterile
Indicates that a medical device has not undergone a sterilisation process.
Single Sterile Barrier System
Identifies a packaging system with one sterile barrier.
Double Sterile Barrier System
Identifies a packaging system with two sterile barriers.
Sterile Barrier with Inner Protective Packaging
Identifies a single sterile barrier with protective packaging inside it.
Sterile Barrier with Outer Protective Packaging
Identifies a single sterile barrier with protective packaging outside it.
Humidity Limits
Identifies the acceptable humidity range for a medical device.
Atmospheric Pressure Limits
Identifies the atmospheric pressure range to which a medical device may be exposed.
Consult Instructions for Use
Directs the user to the medical device’s instructions for use.
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Medical Device Caution
Flags the need for caution and relevant information in a medical device’s instructions.
Contains Natural Rubber Latex
Indicates the presence of natural rubber latex in a medical device or its packaging as applicable.
Single Patient — Multiple Use
Identifies a medical device that may be used multiple times by one patient.
Medical Device — MD
The MD symbol identifies an item as a medical device in the relevant labelling context.
Unique Device Identifier — UDI
Identifies the carrier containing a medical device’s unique device identification information.
Chemical & transport safety
Hazard pictograms, cleaning instructions and transport marks.
GHS Flame
Flammable and related hazards.
GHS Corrosion
Skin, eye or metal-corrosion hazards.
GHS Exclamation Mark
Irritant and other specified health hazards.
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Lithium Battery Mark
The lithium-battery mark is used for qualifying battery shipments under the relevant transport provisions.
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Class 9 Lithium Battery Label
The Class 9 lithium-battery hazard label identifies applicable regulated battery shipments.
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UN Specification Packaging Mark
The UN specification mark records information about a tested packaging design and its approved use.
GHS Flame over Circle
Oxidising hazards.
GHS Exploding Bomb
Explosive and related hazards.
GHS Skull and Crossbones
Severe acute toxicity.
GHS Gas Cylinder
Gases under pressure.
GHS Health Hazard
Specified serious health hazards.
GHS Environment
Aquatic environmental hazards.
Household Cleaning Safe-Use Icons
A.I.S.E.’s safe-use icon set provides practical handling reminders for household cleaning products.
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