What Does the E Mean on Packaging?
The estimated sign (e mark) on packaging explained.
What Does the E Mean on Packaging
The small "e" symbol on food and product packaging is the estimated sign, also called the e-mark. It indicates that the product was filled by weight or volume using equipment that meets EU and UK average quantity regulations. It means the contents are filled to an average quantity, with individual packages allowed to vary slightly.
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The small "e" symbol on food and product packaging is the estimated sign, also called the e-mark. It indicates that the product was filled by weight or volume using equipment that meets EU and UK average quantity regulations
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It indicates that the product was filled by weight or volume using equipment that meets EU and UK average quantity regulations It means the contents are filled to an average quantity, with individual packages allowed to vary slightly
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It indicates that the product was filled by weight or volume using equipment that meets EU and UK average quantity regulations It means the contents are filled to an average quantity, with individual packages allowed to vary slightly
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The small "e" symbol on food and product packaging is the estimated sign, also called the e-mark.
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