GOST 15846-2002 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 15846-2002 — "Production for transportation to the areas of Far North and similar regions. Packing, marking, transportation and storage". The standard establishes packaging, marking, transportation and storage requirements for products dispatched to, from or transshipped through the Far North and equivalent climatic regions.

Abstract

This GOST specifies mandatory and recommended rules for preparing goods for shipment to Arctic and similar cold/climatic regions, covering selection of packaging materials, protective measures against low temperature and moisture, marking and labeling, handling and stowage requirements, and safe procedures for transshipment and storage. The document replaces older national rules and harmonizes practical requirements for consignments destined for the Far North.

General information

• Status: Effective / Current.
• Publication date: Edition number 2002 (approved by Gosstandart 24 March 2003; came into effect 01 January 2004 in published collections).
• Publisher: National standards body (approved by Gosstandart of Russia; distributed by national standards publishers and commercial standards houses).
• ICS / categories: Packaging and distribution of goods; classification entry shown as 55.020 (packaging and distribution of goods / packaging in general).
• Edition / version: GOST 15846-2002 (replaces GOST 15846-79).
• Number of pages: 57 pages (typical published PDF/print edition).

Scope

The standard applies to products sent to the Far North and equivalent areas, as well as goods transshipped through intermediate bases en route to those regions. It covers requirements for primary and secondary packaging, protective measures for climatic exposures (temperature, humidity, icing), marking and labeling information to accompany consignments, procedures for securing and stowing cargo, and instructions for storage in temporary and permanent facilities. The scope explicitly covers both packaged goods and unitized/oversized consignments used in maritime, rail and road transport where Arctic conditions are relevant.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and applicability for consignments destined to Far North / equivalent regions.
• Selection and performance requirements for packaging materials resistant to low temperature, moisture and mechanical stress (insulation, sealing, shock protection).
• Marking and labeling rules — mandatory information for Arctic consignments, handling symbols and storage/temperature instructions.
• Requirements for securing, stowage and fastening of unit loads and oversized cargo to prevent damage during extreme handling and transshipment operations.
• Rules for use of seals, locks and tamper-evident devices and for enabling inspection during transshipment without damaging packaging.
• Storage requirements at intermediate and final locations (sheltering, stacking limits, ventilation, protection from condensation and thaw).
• Documentation and labelling to accompany consignments (instructions for handlers, special warnings and destination-specific notes).

Typical use and users

Primary users include logistics and forwarding companies, port and terminal operators (especially Arctic/ northern ports), exporters and manufacturers shipping goods to northern regions, packaging designers and suppliers, regulatory bodies checking conformity for Arctic shipments, and procurement specialists preparing tender specifications for deliveries to the Far North. The standard is commonly referenced by shippers and ports when preparing cargo for sea and intermodal transport to Arctic destinations.

Related standards

GOST 15846-2002 is linked with and references a range of packaging and climatic standards — for example, it replaces GOST 15846-79 and is commonly used alongside GOST 15150 (climatic categories and storage/operation conditions), GOST 14192 (cargo marking) and a number of GOSTs governing packaging materials and container specifications. The standard is frequently cited in later GOSTs and sectoral documents dealing with packaging, marking and transport.

Keywords

Far North, Arctic, packaging, marking, labeling, transportation, storage, transshipment, sealing, cold-resistant packaging, stowage, GOST 15846-2002.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 15846-2002 is a Russian national (GOST) standard that sets requirements for packing, marking, transportation and storage of products destined for the Far North and equivalent regions.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers selection and performance of packaging materials for Arctic conditions, marking and labelling information, securing and stowage rules, protection against temperature and moisture, and storage/handling procedures for consignments to/from or transiting through Far North areas.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Logistic providers, shippers/exporters, packaging manufacturers, port and terminal operators handling Arctic traffic, procurement specialists preparing contracts for deliveries to northern regions, and regulatory/inspection authorities.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2002 edition (GOST 15846-2002) is shown as the current/effective edition in major standards catalogs and remains in force (it replaced GOST 15846-79). Users should verify with the national standards body or the latest normative publications for any amendments or newer revisions before relying on it for compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the suite of GOST documents covering packaging, marking and transport of goods and is commonly used alongside other GOSTs addressing climatic categories, packaging materials and cargo marking. It cross-references multiple packaging and transport GOSTs.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Far North, Arctic shipments, packaging, marking, transportation, storage, transshipment, cold-resistant packaging, stowage, cargo sealing (GOST 15846-2002).