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What do the symbols on the packaging mean?


You've probably already taken a close look at the packaging of Dresdner Essenz cosmetic products while relaxing in the bathtub. On the back you'll find not only the description and application instructions, but also a lot of unknown numbers and symbols. We'd like to explain what they mean in this article.

Numbers and figures

"PZN" stands for "Pharmazentralnummer" and is a standardised identification code for products that are available in pharmacies. You can use this number to order our products from the pharmacy if you are unable to find them elsewhere.

"Id no." means identification number and is used for internal labelling of packaging versions.

You will also find a 6 or 7-digit code on each pack. This is the batch coding of the product. This is a kind of production code. With the batch number, we can trace exactly which production series a product comes from. This is particularly important in the event of defects or irregularities in individual products. There are retained samples from each batch that can be checked for defects. In the event of defects, we will always ask you for the batch number of the product, so you should not dispose of the packaging.

Shelf life of a cosmetic product

Filling quantity and recycling information

Ingredients

The ingredients must be declared on every cosmetic product. All substances that make up more than one per cent of the formulation are listed in descending order, followed by the ingredients in no particular order. This means that the ingredient that is listed first also contains the most in your cosmetic product. The ingredients must be labelled with the heading "Ingredients" / INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients), colourants are listed as CI numbers. It is not always possible to include all the information on the packaging, e.g. if it is very small. In such cases, you will find the "book symbol" on the packaging, then the information can be found elsewhere, e.g. on an instruction leaflet or label.

Product protection and instructions for use