Handling marks
Keep away from heat (sunlight)
A sun with rays above a small roof that shelters a box. · also called “Keep away from sunlight”, “Keep cool”, “Protect from heat”
What it means on iso 780
Protect from heat and sun
Keep the package as cool as possible, out of direct sunlight and away from other heat sources. Used for goods that heat can spoil, such as foods that melt.
Source · Official website Marking of packages (Transport Information Service, GDV) · checked
Where it appears
- ISO 780—Handling marksThis meaning
- ISO 15223-1——Different ›
Questions about the Keep away from heat (sunlight) symbol
- What does the Keep away from heat (sunlight) symbol mean on ISO 780?
- Keep the package as cool as possible, out of direct sunlight and away from other heat sources. Used for goods that heat can spoil, such as foods that melt.
- What does the Keep away from heat (sunlight) symbol mean on ISO 15223-1?
- On medical device labels this sign means the device must be protected from light sources, so store it out of direct sunlight. The same sign may also be used to mean keep away from heat.
- Does the Keep away from heat (sunlight) symbol mean the same on every appliance?
- No. On ISO 780 it means: Protect from heat and sun. On ISO 15223-1 it means: Medical device: keep away from sunlight (and heat).
- What does the Keep away from heat (sunlight) symbol look like?
- A sun with rays above a small roof that shelters a box. It is also called “Keep away from sunlight”, “Keep cool” and “Protect from heat”.
- Which standard defines the Keep away from heat (sunlight) symbol?
- It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.3.2 and ISO 7000-0624.
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