Food contact marks
Symbols on food containers, tableware and prepacked food: the glass-and-fork food contact symbol, the estimated sign and use symbols such as microwave, freezer and dishwasher.
Dishwasher safeFood contact marksDishwasher safeThe product can be cleaned in the dishwasher.On Mepal
Estimated sign (℮)Food contact marksEstimated sign (℮)Printed next to the nominal weight or volume of a prepacked product (from 5 g or 5 ml up to 10 kg or 10 l). With it the packer or importer guarantees that the packs meet the EU rules on quantity: on average the packs contain at least the stated quantity, and only a small share may fall short by more than the permitted tolerance. It must be at least 3 mm high and in the same field of vision as the quantity.On Food contact marks
Food contact symbol (glass and fork)Food contact marksFood contact symbol (glass and fork)The material or article is intended to come into contact with food, for example a storage box, cling film or kitchen utensil. In the EU it can be used on items that are not yet in contact with food when sold, instead of the words "for food contact" or a specific indication of use (such as "wine bottle"); items that are clearly meant for food need not carry it. It may be used only on materials that meet the EU food contact rules.On Food contact marks
Freezer safeFood contact marksFreezer safeThe product can go in the freezer. Products that should not be frozen carry this icon crossed out instead.On Mepal
Microwave safeFood contact marksMicrowave safeThe product may be put in the microwave oven.On Mepal
Not dishwasher safeFood contact marksNot dishwasher safeDo not put the product in the dishwasher; wash it by hand.On Mepal
Not freezer safeFood contact marksNot freezer safeDo not put the product in the freezer; some materials crack when frozen.On Mepal
Not microwave safeFood contact marksNot microwave safeDo not put the product in the microwave, usually because its material should not be heated in this way.On Mepal
Oven safeFood contact marksOven safeThe product is suitable for use in the oven. Check the maximum oven temperature given for the specific product before use.On Mepal
Steam oven safeFood contact marksSteam oven safeThe product can be used in a steam oven, up to a maximum of 100 °C.On Mepal