- Reference authority
- Food-contact material rules
- Programme / market
- European Union · United Kingdom
- Mark type
- Regulatory symbol
- Artwork access
- Reference files · usage conditions apply
- Source checked
- 23 September 2026
What this mark means
The glass-and-fork symbol identifies materials or articles intended for contact with food. Match the intended food types, contact duration and temperature to the supplier’s documentation.
Before using this resource
- Match the intended food types, contact duration and temperature to the supplier’s documentation.
- Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
- Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.
A detail worth checking
Food-contact suitability does not automatically mean microwave-safe, oven-safe, dishwasher-safe or suitable for every food and temperature.
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Useful to know
What should I check before using Glass and Fork — Food Contact?
Food-contact suitability does not automatically mean microwave-safe, oven-safe, dishwasher-safe or suitable for every food and temperature. Match the intended food types, contact duration and temperature to the supplier’s documentation.
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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