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TEX 61 — Jute — Meaning & Usage

TEX 61 — Jute identifies jute in a material coding system. Typical applications include jute sacks and textile packaging.

Reference authority
European Commission — material identification
Programme / market
European Union · Italy
Mark type
Material identifier
Artwork access
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Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

TEX 61 — Jute identifies jute in a material coding system. Typical applications include jute sacks and textile packaging. 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

  1. Confirm the material of the specific component with the supplier; identify multi-component packs separately.
  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 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 TEX 61 — Jute?

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?

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

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