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Fragile — Handle with Care — Meaning & Usage

Handle breakable contents carefully. The wine-glass symbol is commonly printed on shipping cartons.

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

Handle breakable contents carefully. The wine-glass symbol is commonly printed on shipping cartons. Check which faces of the carton need a visible fragile mark.

Before using this resource

  1. Check which faces of the carton need a visible fragile mark.
  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

This is a handling instruction, not a food-contact mark or a promise that the packaging is impact-proof.

Source references

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Fragile — Handle with Care?

This is a handling instruction, not a food-contact mark or a promise that the packaging is impact-proof. Check which faces of the carton need a visible fragile mark.

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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