— 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 on 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, and specifies quality requirements and classes of bar code density;

— makes recommendations as to label placement, size and the inclusion of free text and any appropriate graphics;

— provides guidance on the selection of label material.