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.
ISO 15394:2000 history
2017ISO 15394:2017 Packaging - Bar code and two-dimensional symbols for shipping, transport and receiving labels
2009ISO 15394:2009 Packaging - Bar code and two-dimensional symbols for shipping, transport and receiving labels
2000ISO 15394:2000 Packaging - Bar code and two-dimensional symbols for shipping, transport and receiving labels