DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

ISO/DIS 780

ISO/TC 122 Secretariat: JISC

Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2014-08-14 2015-01-14

Packaging — Distribution packaging — Graphical symbols

for handling and storage of packages
Emballages — Marquages graphiques relatifs à la manutention des marchandises

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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ vi
1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................ 1
3 Graphical Symbols ................................................................................................................................ 1
4 Meaning and requirements of the graphical symbols ....................................................................... 2
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 14

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
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ISO 780 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 122, Packaging.
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This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 780:1997), which has been technically revised.
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80416-1:2008 Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment-Part 1: Creation of graphical
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symbols for registration and submitted to TC 145/SC 3 for registration on ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use
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on equipment – Registered symbols.

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Some of the major modification points are indicated as follows:

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“Distribution packages” is preferred to “transport packages” in this standard. The reason is that “transport
packages” does not include “stored” packages, for example, in the practice of “transport packages for
dangerous goods”. ISO 780 concerns with packages during storage as well as those during transport.

“Pictorial marking” is replaced by “graphical symbols” to coincide with TC145’s way of addressing pictorial
marking.

2) Introduction:

Statements on safety issue and hand-written symbols have been added.

3) Handling instructions:

The order of the graphical symbols has been re-arranged in the following order.

1. Graphical symbols used for large-sized packages

2. Graphical symbols used for middle and small-sized packages
- For all types of handling
- For manual handling
-For handling using machines

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3. Graphical symbols used for both transport and storage

4. Graphical symbols used for storage

To make this standard easier to use, the layout of the table has been changed and each graphical symbol has
its Reference No. to ISO 7000, Meaning, Requirement, Note and example of application.

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Introduction
Packages are often marked with handling instructions in the language of the country of origin. While this may
safeguard the consignment in the areas using the same language, it is of little value for goods consigned to, or
through, countries using different languages, and of no value at all if people handling the packages are
illiterate.

Graphical symbols offer the best possibility of conveying the consignor's intention and their adoption will;
therefore, undoubtedly reduce loss and damage through incorrect handling. Moreover, graphical symbols help
ensure safety of workers, who cannot grasp such important information as structure, gravity centre, property,
and strength of a package while handling distribution packages.

The graphical symbols specified are in accordance with the rules of ISO/TC 145/SC 3, Graphical symbol for
use on equipment.

The use of graphical symbols does not provide any guarantee of satisfactory handling; safely and properly
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Distribution packages will deteriorate as time passes and sometimes cannot withstand normal handling before
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Packaging – Distribution packaging –Graphical symbols for

handling and storage of packages
1 Scope
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.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
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references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced

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ISO 2331 Fork lift trucks – Hook – on type fork arms – Vocabulary
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ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Registered symbols.

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ISO 21067 Packaging - Vocabulary

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In order to ensure safe, proper and efficient handling of distribution packages, display, colour, size, number
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and position of graphical symbols shall be considered.

3.1 Display of graphical symbols

For large packages, graphical symbols should preferably be stencilled directly on the package or may appear
on a label. It is recommended that the graphical symbols should be printed, painted or otherwise reproduced
as specified in this International Standard. They need not be framed by border lines.

The graphical design of each symbol shall have only one meaning; symbols are purposely designed so that
they can also be stencilled without changing the graphics. The change of the graphics, however, is accepted
to facilitate the forming of stencil.

3.2 Colour of graphical symbols

The colour used for graphical symbols shall be black.

If the colour of the package is such that the black symbol would not show clearly, a panel of a suitable
contrasting colour, preferably white, shall be provided as a background.

Care shall be taken to avoid the use of colours such as red, orange or yellow, which could result in confusion
with the labelling of dangerous goods.

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3.3 Size of graphical symbols

For normal purposes the overall height of the graphical symbols shall be 100mm, 150mm or 200mm.

Depending on the size or shape of the package; however, the size of the graphical symbols may be larger or
smaller provided that the visibility of the graphical symbols is retained.

Different horizontal/vertical ratio may be applied to enhance the visibility of the graphical symbols provided
that the original meaning is retained.

3.4 Number of graphical symbols

For graphical symbols No. 1, 2, 3, 8, and 13, how many graphical symbols shall be placed for a package is
specified in Clause 4.

A package shall have a minimum number of types of graphical symbols as needed.

3.5 Position of graphical symbols

For graphical symbols No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 13, at which position graphical symbols shall be placed on a
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Meaning and requirements for each symbol shall be indicated on distribution packages by using the
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See Table 3
4.4 Graphical symbols used for storage
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Table 1 Graphical symbols used for large-sized packages

Symbol Number and title No.1 CENTRE OF GRAVITY

Graphical Symbol:
Reference : ISO 7000, No.0627

Meaning:
This is the centre of gravity of the distribution package which will be
handled as a single unit.

Requirements:
 Heavy packages shall be marked with this symbol.
 Where possible, this graphical symbol shall be placed on all
Pr13-226R1 or No 1R six sides but at least on the four lateral sides relating to the
actual location of the centre of gravity.
Example of application:
 This graphical symbol shall be applied to in correct positions
and in appropriate places in order to convey the meaning
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Requirements:
 Heavy packages shall be marked with this symbol.
 This graphical symbol(s) shall be placed on two opposite
Pr13-224 or No 2 faces of the package.
 The graphical symbol(s) shall be placed so that the package
Example of application can be kept in a horizontal position.
 This graphical symbol shall be applied to in correct positions
and in appropriate places in order to convey the meaning
clearly and fully.

Note:
 When a sheathed crate is lifted up with a crane while the wire rope
slings are not properly positioned, the upper frame member of the
crate or the skid base collapses, causing a crucial falling accident.

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Table 2.1 Graphical symbols used for middle and small-sized packages
For all types of handling

Symbol Number and title No. 3 FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE

Graphical Symbol:
Reference: ISO 7000, No.0621

Meaning:
Contents of the distribution package are fragile therefore it shall be
handled with care.

Requirements:
 In principle, this graphical symbol should be placed either near
the left-hand or the right-hand upper corner on all four upright
sides of the package.
Pr13-220 or No 3
 If there is not enough space for the graphical symbols to be
Example of application: located on all four sides of the package, they shall be placed at
least on the upper corners of two panels.
 The use of the graphical symbol shall be limited to fragile
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