Product labeling

On the packaging of medical devices, you will find a variety of standardized symbols and labels – from the CE mark and the sterile symbol to the batch number and the open-jar symbol.

These pictograms are legally required and provide important information about origin, shelf life, storage, and safe use. Whether it's contact lens care products, eye drops, glasses care, or other medical devices: those who understand the meaning of the labels can correctly classify products, use them safely, and store them for longer.

On this page, we explain the most common packaging symbols clearly and at a glance.

CE-Kennzeichnung

CE marking

Confirms compliance with EU safety requirements.

Grüner Punkt

Green Dot

Participation in a dual recycling system for packaging disposal.

Anbruch-Symbol (offene Dose)

Period After Opening (open jar symbol)

Indicates the period of use after opening (e.g., 60 days).

Steril-Symbol

Sterile Symbol

The product has been manufactured aseptically / sterile.

Mindesthaltbarkeit (Sanduhr/Kalender)

Minimum durability (hourglass/calendar)

Usable until the specified expiry date.

Temperaturbegrenzung

Temperature limitation

Observe the recommended storage temperature.

Sonnenschutz

Sun protection

Protect from direct sunlight.

Chargennummer (LOT)

Batch number (LOT)

Enables traceability of the product batch.

Originalitätsverschluss

Tamper-evident seal

Do not use the product if the seal is damaged.

Flugzeug-Symbol

Airplane symbol

Up to 100 ml allowed in hand luggage.