The story of colored strips on toothpaste was going viral all these days! Yes, a graphic was circulated which explained different colored squares found on the bottom of toothpastes. As per the graphic, those different colors mean different compositions of ingredients in the paste. As per the rumors, the colored squares meant;
However, this rumor isn’t valid. Today, we would provide you an explanation as to what it is.
What these squares actually mean?
Well, let us clarify that the colored strips at the bottom of the toothpaste don’t have any relation with the ingredients. Basically, they are termed as ‘eye marks’ or ‘color marks’, which are part of manufacturing process. Well these squares show where to fold or cut the packet.
This is because the speed of passing those units through the machinery is very high and with the help of these squares, light beam sensors can easily read out the markings. Talking about the ingredients of the toothpaste, there is sufficient information given on the tube. You can read and get to know about the content of it.
Want to know more about eye marks?
Basically these are rectangular prints that an electric eye can easily identify. With this mark, the machine comes to know where the tube has to be cut. Since it is identified by an electric eye, it is termed as ‘Eye mark’. Not only toothpastes but even other products have such marks on the box or packet.
Information about eye mark colors!
Eye marks are not necessarily green, blue, black or red. Different colored squares are used on the toothpaste for package matching. Different color codes are used for different types of sensors or packaging and have no relation to the content. With these colors, machines can easily find out as to which part has to go up and which one has to go up. Even folding of these tubes becomes easier with these squares. These colored squares make sure that the logo and name of toothpaste remains on the top and other information lies on the side.
So , are you clear on this? Basically, different colors refer to different package commands. Do let us know your thoughts on this!