Centre of gravity
Marks the position of the centre of gravity of the packaging unit — important for transport, crane slinging and safe storage.
ISO 7000 · No. 0627
ISO 780
ISO 780 — handling symbols
The internationally standardised pictograms for handling shipping packaging (ISO 780). They instruct logistics and warehouse staff how a packaging may be transported, stored and stacked — language-independent and unambiguous. All 17 symbols with explanation and download.
Handling 4
Sling here
Marks the permitted slinging points for lifting gear (chains, ropes, straps). Relevant for large or heavy packaging moved by crane or hoist.
ISO 7000 · No. 0625
Clamp here / Clamp as indicated
Marks the sides where clamp trucks may be applied. The arrows show the correct clamping direction. Complements ISO 780-07.
ISO 7000 · No. 0631
This way up
The two arrows indicate the correct orientation of the packaging — this side must face up.
ISO 7000 · No. 0623
Warning 5
Fragile, handle with care
The classic — the “wine glass” symbol. Indicates fragile contents. Handle with care during transport, handling and storage.
ISO 7000 · No. 0621
Keep dry / Keep away from rain
The “umbrella” symbol — keep the packaging dry and protect it from rain and high humidity.
ISO 7000 · No. 0626
Keep away from heat / sunlight
Protect the packaging from heat sources and direct sunlight.
ISO 7000 · No. 0624
Protect from radioactive sources
Protect the packaging from radioactive sources — penetrating radiation can damage or spoil the contents.
ISO 7000 · No. 2401
Temperature limitations
Marks the permitted temperature range for storage and transport. The specific values are added next to the symbol.
Prohibition 6
Use no hand hooks
Prohibits the use of hand hooks to move the packaging. Prevents damage to the packaging or its contents from point loads.
ISO 7000 · No. 0622
Do not use trolley here
Prohibits placing a hand trolley or sack truck against the marked side. Used where that side is pressure-sensitive or where load stability would be at risk.
ISO 7000 · No. 0629
Use no forklift truck
Prohibits the use of a forklift truck on the marked side. Typical for packaging without a pallet or with a sensitive base.
ISO 7000 · No. 2406
Do not clamp here
Prohibits clamping with clamp trucks on the marked sides. Used where only certain sides are suitable for clamp handling.
ISO 7000 · No. 2404
Do not roll
Prohibits rolling or tilting the packaging. For sensitive contents that would be damaged by rolling or tipping.
ISO 7000 · No. 2405
Do not stack
Prohibits stacking the packaging altogether — not even one further layer on top. For very sensitive or dimensionally unstable packaging.
ISO 7000 · No. 2402
Stacking 2
Stacking limit by mass
Maximum stacking load in kg — the packaging may only be loaded with the stated weight (XX kg).
ISO 7000 · No. 0630
Stacking limit by number
Maximum stacking height as a number of units (n) — stack no more than n identical packages on top of each other. Complements ISO 780-15 (limit by number instead of weight).
ISO 7000 · No. 2403
Stand: 15.08.2026 · geprüft von Erik Eggerth