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Use By Date ??

jace1969
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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.

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    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.

    post-62285-0-05534900-1424172910_thumb.g

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    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.

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

    post-62285-0-30628500-1424178545_thumb.j

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    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

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    Like any of the ones in the following link:

    http://www.wastepack.co.uk/CMS/Packaging/RecyclingSymbols.aspx

    These are common recycling symbols

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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