- Reference authority
- EU cosmetics framework / Cosmetics Europe guidance
- Programme / market
- European Union / United Kingdom / France / Germany
- Mark type
- Regulatory symbol
- Artwork access
- Reference files · usage conditions apply
- Source checked
- 23 September 2026
What this mark means
The hourglass is associated with the date of minimum durability for applicable cosmetic products.
Before using this resource
- Confirm the product’s durability and the required accompanying date presentation.
- Open the official resource below and keep the current guidance with your artwork brief.
- Have the finished layout checked against the product records and destination-market requirements.
A detail worth checking
A minimum-durability date and a period-after-opening instruction answer different questions.
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Useful to know
Which resource should I use for Cosmetics Minimum Durability?
Start with EU cosmetics framework / Cosmetics Europe guidance. The official link below is the route to the programme’s guidance and any artwork it makes available. Check the conditions for this specific symbol before choosing a layout.
Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?
The source lists this drawing as CC BY-SA 3.0. Follow the linked file terms, attribution and any share-alike conditions. This does not grant trademark permission or establish product conformity.
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