In retail outlets, the reusable container may be provided by the retailer at the point of sale or brought by the consumer.
Any end consumer may ask to be served in a container brought by them, as long as it is visibly clean and suitable for the nature of the product purchased.
In-store signage informs the end consumer that the reusable container is available at the point of sale.
In-store signage informs end consumers about the rules for cleaning and suitability of reusable containers.
In this case, the consumer is responsible for the hygiene and suitability of the container.
The retailer may refuse the service if the container offered is obviously dirty or unsuitable.