- Reference authority
- European Commission — material identification
- Programme / market
- European Union · Italy
- Mark type
- Material identifier
- Artwork access
- Reference files · usage conditions apply
- Source checked
- 23 September 2026
What this mark means
GL 72 — Brown Glass identifies brown glass in a material coding system. Typical applications include amber glass bottles and jars. Confirm the material of the specific component with the supplier; identify multi-component packs separately. These are material codes under Decision 97/129/EC. Check the market’s current labelling rules and the PPWR transition before preparing new artwork.
Before using this resource
- Confirm the material of the specific component with the supplier; identify multi-component packs separately.
- 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
This code identifies a material; it does not guarantee local collection, food-contact suitability or recycled content.
Source references
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Useful to know
What should I check before using GL 72 — Brown Glass?
This code identifies a material; it does not guarantee local collection, food-contact suitability or recycled content. Confirm the material of the specific component with the supplier; identify multi-component packs separately.
Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?
The source lists this drawing as CC BY 2.5. 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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