Packaging. Distribution packaging. Graphical symbols for handling and storage of packages

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-2016

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committee	PKW/0
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	20
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current
Supersedes	BS EN ISO 780:1999

This International Standard specifies a set of graphical symbols conventionally used for marking of distribution packages in their physical distribution chain to convey handling instructions. The graphical symbols should be used only when necessary.

This International Standard is applicable to packages containing any kind of goods, but does not include instructions specific to handling of dangerous goods.