Recital 64

(64) It is necessary to inform consumers and enable them to dispose of packaging waste in an appropriate manner. To that end, it is appropriate to establish a harmonised labelling system based on the material composition of packaging for sorting of waste and paired with corresponding labels on waste receptacles. The need for such a harmonised labelling system to be recognised by all citizens, irrespective of their circumstances, such as age and language knowledge, should be a guiding factor in the design of the labels. Such a system can be achieved through the use of pictograms, with minimal use of language. Such designs would also serve to minimise translation costs, which would otherwise be incurred.

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Source: EUR-Lex CELLAR · retrieved 2026-08-26 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.