Food Packaging - symbols
Symbols are provided on packaging to guide consumers or to give product information which are as
per international standards .
Few of the symbols are shown below
symbols which educate consumers
about environment , recycle ,
veg or non- veg , about allergens
These symbols are universal and are
common across the globe.
This symbol is on packing for people who want only vegetarian products
.By putting this symbol manufacturer declares that food packed is free
from any non - vegetarian item .
This symbol is on packing for people who want only vegetarrian
products .By putting this symbol manufacturer declares that food
packed is free from any non - vegetarian item .
Keep your city clean : This instructs consumer to throw the packaging
to dustbin and not to litter .To protect environment
This symbols inform consumer that packaging material is made up of
green products and can be recycled
allergen warnings are provided on food packaging where allergens
are declared on food packet to warn consumer who have allergy for
certain products like nuts , milk etc
POLYTHENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) is a material widely used for
packaging, especially drinks containers. It is 90% recyclable and the
symbol opposite reminds the consumer of this fact. Hopefully the
consumer will place the used packaging in the recycle bin, if he / she
can find one.
Halal product this is basically for muslim consumers for whom halal
products are allowed as per their muslim food laws.
Recyclable pacakaging material .It signify that the packaging is
material is recyclable and can be recycled hence helping in
environment protection