jace1969 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Is there a ''use by date'' on things like toothpste/shampoo etc. I have 2 new boxes of toothpaste and all i see is a number and a few letters. CP(L)4156PL1115. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6688 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 There is normally a symbol like the one in the picture below, that indicates the lifespan of the product once opened. For example, in the picture below, the lifespan is 12months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 There is normally a symbol like the one in the picture below, that indicates the lifespan of the product once opened. For example, in the picture below, the lifespan is 12months. LOL thanks,it has that. Its a good job we have forums as all would of been in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6688 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 LOL thanks,it has that. Its a good job we have forums as all would of been in the bin. No problem. Glad it didn't all end in the bin lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 No problem. Glad it didn't all end in the bin lol! I just have 1 with like an arrow in a circle going round the insde,would thought that is no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6688 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I just have 1 with like an arrow in a circle going round the insde,would thought that is no time.Like in the picture below? If so it refers to what type of plastic the packaging is made from, and the plastic type is indicated by the number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Like in the picture below? If so it refers to what type of plastic the packaging is made from, and the plastic type is indicated by the number. No,its the same arrow going round the inside but its a circle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6688 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Like any of the ones in the following link: http://www.wastepack.co.uk/CMS/Packaging/RecyclingSymbols.aspx These are common recycling symbols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I hope shower gel doesn't have a use by date - in my parents' bathroom there's a shower gel that I think is at least 10 years old lol. Nobody uses it, especially not me, yet for some reason it's still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 No,its the same arrow going round the inside but its a circle Its like the ''green dot one'' 2nd one down on the right but in black and white. It has no date on the jar just this symbol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6688 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Some manufacturers may print it in black and white to save costs. Although not used in the UK it can still commonly be seen on packaging. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Dot_(symbol) As for lack of date, is it stamped into the crimped end of the toothpaste? I think some products may not have a date depending what's in it / legislation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6688 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I hope shower gel doesn't have a use by date - in my parents' bathroom there's a shower gel that I think is at least 10 years old lol. Nobody uses it, especially not me, yet for some reason it's still there. Lol, I think it's wise you don't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Lol, I think it's wise you don't use it. As you speak it's just taking flying lessons into the bin lol Thanks all for you help,never knew that symbol with the lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6688 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 As you speak it's just taking flying lessons into the bin lol Thanks all for you help,never knew that symbol with the lid. Sounds like it had a good send off lol. Glad to have helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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