What is the mystery logo?

June 1, 2008 7:27 PM

What does this sign on my toiletries mean?

I noticed a while ago, a small logo which seems to appear on almost all of my toiletries. It resembles a simple pot with the lid raised up, and inside the pot it has a number (I seem to remember the number always being a multiple of 6) and the letter M. What does this sign mean? I googled this and tried to find out but got no luck, and it occasionally bugs me while I brush my teeth or wash my face!

posted by lukeo05 to health (5 comments total)

It means the number of months the product is good/fresh after it has been opened. I'm not sure if it's required here yet but I believe it is required in Europe.
posted by beckish at 7:34 PM on June 1

What country are you in? Different countries have different labeling standards/codes...
posted by Jacqueline at 7:34 PM on June 1

This explains at length
posted by beckish at 7:36 PM on June 1 [1 favorite]

I'm in the UK. That makes sense beckish, thanks. Now if it said how many months you had left till it went off, that would be useful!
posted by lukeo05 at 7:37 PM on June 1

That was fascinating. I had no idea any of that was a concern. I have some many years old makeup that apparently I shouldn't be hauling out once a year when I have to go to a wedding.
posted by jacquilynne at 7:40 AM on June 2