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Otherwise this could lead to problems with customs, foreign trade banks and similar interested parties. The problem for the practitioner here is that even if an incorrect or incomplete marking is applied, they are not permitted to correct the markings or add markings without authorization. The specifications in the shipping documents must match the specifications on the packages themselves. This is intended to eliminate all risk of errors and misdirection. If goods are relabeled, both the pictorial marks and the lettering of the old markings should be made illegible. The hazardous goods regulations previously demanded that a border was placed round the symbol. The colors not permitted by the DIN standard are those that are reserved for hazardous goods, for example, orange and bright red. Where adhesive labels are used, the standard recommends black printed on a white background. It must, however be ensured that the markings contrast with the color of the package. They must be able to withstand the rigors of transportation.īlack should be used if possible. They should be applied without a border, and must be easily legible and permanent. Markings should always be restricted to the necessary information. Further information can be found in ISO/DIN 780. The standard does not apply to advertising and required information that is regulated by the guidelines of various transport service providers, such as the postal services, the rail services or by individual countries. Adherence to such standards should ensure uniform marking of the packages to be shipped.

Part 1 of the current DIN standard 55 402 entitled 'Shipping marks for packages' describes the pictorial markings for the handling of goods, and Part 2 provides a directive for export packaging. In some areas, it is also necessary to specify both the shipper and the recipient.

All old addresses and labels must be removed or clearly negated. The markings must correspond to the specifications in the consignment note. The various domestic traffic regulations are almost unanimous in requiring that the shipper of a package mark this package in such a way that the marking is permanent, clearly visible and cannot be confused. For example, in a judgment by the Duisburg Landgericht (regional court) a company's claim for damages was rejected because the markings ( handling symbols) necessary for safe handling of a package were missing.

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This opinion is reinforced by a series of court judgments. Container Handbook - Section 4.1.4.1 Marking goods, Part 1Įxperts are generally in agreement that the marking of the goods is an essential part of the packaging.

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