scope:

This International Standard - specifies the minimum requirements for the design of labels containing linear bar code and twodimensional symbols on transport units to convey data between trading partners; - provides for traceability of transported units via a unique transport unit identifier (licence plate); - provides guidance for the formatting on the label of data presented in linear bar code, twodimensional symbol or human readable form; - provides specific recommendations regarding the choice of bar code symbologies, specifies quality requirements, classes of bar code density; - makes recommendations as to label placement, size and the inclusion of free text and any appropriate graphics; - provides guidance in the selection of label material.