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Brown Glass — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Brown or amber glass protects light-sensitive products and is common in supplements, beverages, and apothecary packaging.

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What is Brown Glass?

Brown or amber glass protects light-sensitive products and is common in supplements, beverages, and apothecary packaging.

Common uses

Amber bottlesSupplement jarsEssential oil bottles

EPR Classification

Use brown/amber glass category when documents call out amber, brown, or UV-protective glass.

Recyclability: Brown glass is recyclable in many programs but should be reported by color where required.

Recycled content: Cullet content should be recorded separately from colorants or tinting.

Common Packaging Formats

Format	Typical weight	Common products
Dropper bottle	35-90g	Serums and oils
Bottle	120-500g	Beverages and supplements

How to Document Brown Glass

• Request color, weight, recycled glass content, and supplier part number.

Often Confused With

Clear GlassGreen Glass

Use supplier source text and evidence files to avoid material misclassification. When the material is uncertain, flag it for review rather than guessing.

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