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ISO 15394:2000
Packaging -- Bar code and two-dimensional symbols for shipping, transport and receiving labels
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.
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International Organization for Standardization [iso]