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UN Specification Packaging Mark — Meaning & Usage

The UN specification mark records information about a tested packaging design and its approved use.

Reference authority
UN dangerous-goods packaging framework / national competent authorities
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Transport mark
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The UN specification mark records information about a tested packaging design and its approved use.

Before using this resource

  1. Use the packaging manufacturer’s actual approval marking and closure instructions for the intended contents.
  2. Keep the official source and the product-specific assessment or approval with the artwork brief.

A detail worth checking

It is a coded, manufacturer-specific marking, not a reusable approval logo. An example code must not be copied onto untested packaging.

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Useful to know

What should I check before choosing this artwork?

It is a coded, manufacturer-specific marking, not a reusable approval logo. An example code must not be copied onto untested packaging. Start with UN dangerous-goods packaging framework / national competent authorities and retain the exact designation or identifier required for your product.

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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