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Dishwasher-Safe Symbol — Meaning & Usage

A dishwasher-use symbol communicates a manufacturer’s cleaning instruction for the marked product or component.

Reference authority
Manufacturer-specific use instructions
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Informational symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

A dishwasher-use symbol communicates a manufacturer’s cleaning instruction for the marked product or component. Check the cleaning instructions for the container, lid, seals and decorations.

Before using this resource

  1. Check the cleaning instructions for the container, lid, seals and decorations.
  2. Obtain the approved usage artwork from the product supplier; icon styles are not universal.
  3. Keep the supplier’s documented use conditions with the packaging proof.

A detail worth checking

Dishwasher suitability and food-contact suitability are different properties. Upper-rack or temperature limits may apply.

Source references

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Useful to know

Is there one universal dishwasher-safe symbol?

Manufacturers use different drawings and conditions. Read the exact product’s instructions rather than relying on a similar-looking icon.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

Use the responsible organisation’s specification and any applicable licensing terms. A reference image does not establish product approval.

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