GOST 14192-96 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 14192-96 — "Маркировка грузов" (Marking of cargoes). National/interstate standard that establishes the system of markings, manipulative symbols, inscriptions, label sizes and placement rules used for identification, handling and transport of cargo units, including amendments and corrigenda introduced since adoption.

Abstract

This standard specifies the content, graphic symbols (handling/manipulation signs), inscriptions and dimensional requirements for cargo marking used on packaging and freight units to ensure safe handling, correct transport practices and clear identification of goods. It includes tables and illustrations for sign shapes and recommended label sizes, as well as guidance for material identification codes and additional marking elements.

General information

• Status: Adopted and in force in the interstate / Russian standards system (with subsequent amendments noted).
• Publication date: Accepted 1996; date of introduction into effect 1 January 1998.
• Publisher: Interstate Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification (GOST system) / Gosstandart (as deposited in national collections).
• ICS / categories: ICS 55.200 (Packaging); classification group D79 (packaging/marking).
• Edition / version: GOST 14192-96 (original 1996 adoption, introduced 1998-01-01) with Amendments (listed as Amend. 1–3 and later corrections in official collections).
• Number of pages: Reported between 37 and 39 pages depending on the edition/format (typical commercial listings: 37–39 pages).

Scope

Applies to marking of cargoes and freight units intended for storage, handling and transport by various modes. The standard defines mandatory and recommended marking elements: manipulation (handling) pictograms, main inscriptions (consignor/consignee identifiers, content and handling instructions), label sizes and locations relative to cargo dimensions, material identification codes for packaging components, and rules for additional information such as warnings and environmental/storage notes. It is intended for use where standardized visual marking improves safety and interoperability in logistics operations.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of marking elements: main inscriptions, handling pictograms (manipulation signs), warning signs and supplementary inscriptions.
• Graphic specifications for manipulation signs: shapes, proportions, stroke widths and pictogram layouts (illustrated tables and figures provide dimensional templates).
• Recommended label and pictogram sizes relative to cargo dimensions and placement rules to ensure legibility during handling and transport.
• Content requirements for primary inscriptions (consignor/consignee, product name/description, quantity, gross/net weight and handling instructions).
• Material and packaging identification codes (numeric designation ranges for polymers, paper, metal, wood, glass, textiles, combined materials, etc.).
• Rules for combining pictograms and inscriptions and for marking goods subject to special handling or transport conditions (fragile, orientation, temperature sensitivity, hazardous/non-hazardous distinctions where applicable).

Typical use and users

Used by packaging designers, logistics and shipping departments, freight forwarders, warehouse managers, manufacturers and transport operators who require standardized cargo marking for safe handling and regulatory/commercial compliance. Also applied by certification bodies, quality engineers and procurement specialists when specifying packaging and marking requirements for supply chains.

Related standards

References and cross-links commonly cited with GOST 14192-96 include earlier national versions (GOST 14192-77), standards on dangerous goods classification and marking (e.g., GOST 19433 series), and international/European references used in conjunction with marking rules (for example guidance consistent with ISO/EN marking conventions such as ISO/EN standards on packaging and handling signs). Implementations sometimes reference later national/regional technical regulations and updated pictogram standards (e.g., SM/EN ISO 780:2014 where adopted).

Keywords

cargo marking, handling signs, manipulation pictograms, labels, packaging identification, freight labels, marking dimensions, packaging codes, GOST 14192, marking of cargoes.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 14192-96 is the interstate (GOST) standard titled "Маркировка грузов" (Marking of cargoes) that sets out rules and graphic specifications for labeling and marking cargo units for handling, transport and identification.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the content and form of markings on cargo: handling pictograms, inscriptions (consignor/consignee, contents, weights), label sizes and placement, material identification codes and rules for additional marks related to safe handling and storage. Illustrations and tables provide exact dimensional and graphic requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Packaging engineers, manufacturers, shippers, freight forwarders, warehouse operators, transport companies and conformity assessment bodies use it to ensure consistent, legible and safe markings across supply chains.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: GOST 14192-96 replaced the earlier GOST 14192-77 and has been published with amendments; it is listed in Russian/state collections as introduced on 1 January 1998 and is available with amendments in official repositories and commercial standards services. Users should check their national/regional status and any later national technical regulations for local applicability.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the packaging/handling standards family under ICS 55.200 and is cross-referenced with related standards on transport of goods, packaging materials and dangerous goods marking; it functions together with related GOST and interstate documents addressing packaging dimensions, materials and transport safety.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are cargo marking, handling signs, pictograms, labels, packaging identification, GOST 14192-96, marking dimensions, material codes.