This International Standard

• specifies the minimum requirements for the design of labels containing linear bar code and two-dimensional 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, two-dimensional 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.