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Do Not Destroy Barrier — Meaning & Usage

Warns of a protective barrier beneath the outer packaging that should remain intact.

Reference authority
ISO / packaging handling references
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Handling symbol
Artwork access
Reference files · usage conditions apply
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

Warns of a protective barrier beneath the outer packaging that should remain intact. Identify the barrier’s location and the opening instructions for the receiver.

Before using this resource

  1. Identify the barrier’s location and the opening instructions for the receiver.
  2. Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
  3. Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.

A detail worth checking

Opening the outer crate and breaching its moisture barrier are separate actions.

Source references

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Do Not Destroy Barrier?

Opening the outer crate and breaching its moisture barrier are separate actions. Identify the barrier’s location and the opening instructions for the receiver.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

The source lists this drawing as Public domain. 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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