Cosmetics marks
Symbols required on cosmetic product packaging, such as the open jar (period after opening) and the hourglass (best before).
Best before (hourglass)2 meaningsBest before (hourglass)Precedes the date until which the cosmetic product, stored properly, keeps working as intended and stays safe (or tells you where that date is printed). It can be used instead of the words "best used before the end of". The date is given as month and year, or day, month and year. Products that keep for more than 30 months need not show it and carry the open-jar period-after-opening symbol instead.Differs by brand.On Cosmetics marks
Period after opening (open jar)Cosmetics marksPeriod after opening (open jar)Shows how long the cosmetic product stays safe to use once opened, given as a number of months and/or years next to the jar (for example 12M = 12 months). It is required on products that keep for more than 30 months, which therefore do not need a best-before date, unless the idea of a shelf life after opening does not apply to the product.On Cosmetics marks
Refer to enclosed information (hand on book)Cosmetics marksRefer to enclosed information (hand on book)Some required information, such as the precautions for use or the list of ingredients, did not fit on the pack and is given on an enclosed or attached leaflet, label, tape, tag or card. Read it before use.On Cosmetics marks