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Packaging Symbols Information
It happens sometimes that we see a symbol on cardboard box or product package and we don’t know its real meaning. Using packaging symbols is a standard today. If you are selling your products online and also provided international shipping then there are many other symbols that you should use. We often see the familiar symbols like “green dot”, “hazardous material” and other alike but when we come across a different symbol, we get confused. Well here we have and infographic which revolves around the various packaging symbols.
We have seen that in many countries that using packaging symbol is necessary because they have strict laws. But in some countries still this practice is not widely used. In this matter we should always think from customer’s perspective and in this age of information, we all know very well that customers always look for more and more information about the product he is purchasing. Now, with the help of these various packaging symbols you can tell the customers if a product is recyclable or not. Also there are various signs used to show product’s property and materials used to create the product.
Another important thing which should be considered here is the product packaging design. You should always follow the best design practices. Yes, it is good that you are using the eye catching designs but you should not underestimate the importance of putting extra information about the product.
Packaging industry is on all time peak and customers today prefer to buy online. So you should be aware of the packaging symbols used in international markets. This way you can sell your products easily there.
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PACKAGING SYMBOLS – EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW
HANDLING
Handle with care – Package need to be handled with care
Fragile – Commodity inside is fragile and can be damaged
Right side up – Defines which side of the package should face upwards
Thermometer – Indicates the storage temperature
Umbrella – Keep package away from rain or damp
Product Durability – Indicates the time until which the product is good for use
CUSTOMERS
Warning – Awareness sign usually used to warn about allergies
Vegetarian – Product is suitable for vegetarians
Gluten free – Packaging of product that do not contain wheat extracts
More information – More information about the product is in the packaging
Customer satisfaction – If consumer is not happy, he can return the product
RECYCLING
Recycle Aluminium
WEEE Symbol – Packaging contains electronic products
Tidy man – Dispose the item in an appropriate manner
The Green dot – Manufacturer contributes to recycling of the packaging
Recycle Glass
Mobius loop – International symbol for recycling
Ecolabel – Used by manufacturers of environmentally-friendly products
Mark Dawson writes about latest trends in packaging industry. He is working as a Content Marketer at Globe Packaging – wholesalers of industry standard packaging materials.
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