Consumer’s ABC

Signs and symbols

What do we need the signs and

symbols for?

• There are many signs and symbols on the labels and

containers of dfferent products. We can get to know if

the product is safe for us – consumers, or for the

environment. They say if the food is ecological or if the

cream wasn’t tasted on animals. Some symbols inform

us about something and some warn us. Let’s see how

they look like and what their meaning is.

The Sign CE

• The SignCE – in Poland there are over 20 groups of products, which should be made according to the law. These are, for example, toys, electrical devices, such as: TV sets, fridges, radios, cameras, lamps, refridgerators, fens. These are also boats, lifts, building products. If the product was made up to the rules the producer puts the CE sign on it. This sign is used in all the countries belonging to the European Union.

The Sign CE

• Products on which there is the CE sign:

Thge sign with a rabbit

• The sign with a rabbit – points out that the product

(usually cosmetics) and its ingredients weren’t

tested on animals. The cosmetics which weren’t

tested on animals can also be signed with the letters

BWC (Beauty Without Cruelty) or with the phrase:

Not Tested on Animals and Animal Friendly.

The sign with a rabbit

• Products on which there is the sign with a

rabbit:

The symbol of recycling

• The symbol of recycling – this information is put

on the containers of the products which can be used

once more. They appear on the containers made of

plastic or aluminium. The number and notice next to

the symbol identify the name of the material used to

the production of the container.

The symbol of recycling

• Products on which tere is the symbol of

recycling:

The sign „Care for the cleannes”

• „Care for the cleannes” – this sign informs that we should throw the container into the rubbish bin in order to save the environment. And if there are special bins for the segregation of plastic, paper and glass, the containers may be recycled. This sign often appears next to the sign of recycling.

The sign „Safe for Ozone”

• The sign „Safe for ozone” – the products on which

such a symbol appears are safe for the ozone layer.

They don’t contain dangerous gases called freons.

The most common notices on this sing are: OZONE

FRIENDLY, OZON FREUNDLICH, ohne FCKW,

CFC free.

The sign „Green point”

• Green point – informs that the producer cares for

what will happen with the container and that he

paid to the specialist company for recycling it.

Signs and symbols which warn us

• There are also signs and symbols which

warn us about the danger that can be

caused by the product. Let’s have a

look on them.

• This symbol informs that the product

can’t be used by children under 3 years

old.

• Inflammable – this symbol informs that we

can’t put the product near the fire or heat it. It’s

used on the deodorants’ containers or other

products in aerosol.

Consumer’s ABC

Signs and symbols

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