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DPG Deposit Mark — Meaning & Usage

The DPG mark belongs to Germany’s one-way beverage-container deposit system.

Reference authority
Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH
Programme / market
Germany
Mark type
Regulatory symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The DPG mark belongs to Germany’s one-way beverage-container deposit system.

Before using this resource

  1. Work with the deposit-system participant and authorised label or container supplier for the required marking.
  2. Open the official resource below and keep the current guidance with your artwork brief.
  3. Have the finished layout checked against the product records and destination-market requirements.

A detail worth checking

This is not a generic recycling icon. A visually similar copy cannot substitute for the system’s controlled marking process.

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Useful to know

Which resource should I use for DPG Deposit Mark?

Start with Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH. 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?

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

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