What are the special requirements for circular colored copper plate labels in international trade?

The special requirements for circular colored copperplate labels in international trade are mainly reflected in the specifications and standards that they need to meet when used as packaging marks (or labels). These special requirements can be summarized into the following aspects:

1、 Content requirements

Identification information:

Information of shipper and consignee: usually represented by simple text or codes accompanied by geometric shapes, with letters written according to the agreement of both parties, which are abbreviations or codes of the shipper or consignee's name.

Destination: Clearly indicate the final destination of the goods, without using abbreviations or codes. If the destination name has a duplicate name, the country name or region name should be added to avoid misplacement. If transshipment is required midway and the contract clearly specifies the transshipment location, the words "transshipment" and the name of the transshipment location should also be added.

Batch number: a part number indicating the number or sequence of the entire batch of goods for easy identification and tracking.

Other important information:

Volume and weight: Mark the volume and weight of the goods for easy loading and unloading, as well as for calculating shipping costs.

Origin name: Indicate the country of manufacture, production, or processing. Many countries' customs require all imported goods to indicate the origin, otherwise export is prohibited.

Contract, letter of credit, or license number: Depending on the specific circumstances of the transaction and transportation, it may be necessary to indicate information such as the contract number (S/C No.), letter of credit number (L/C No.), or license number.

2、 Format and production requirements

Standard format:

According to the standards recommended by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the identification mark should be four lines, each line should not exceed 17 letters (including numbers and symbols), and geometric shapes cannot be used. However, this standard symbol is still in the promotion stage and many countries have not yet adopted it.

Production specifications:

Concise and clear: The logo should be concise, clear, and easy to recognize, with minimal use of text and clear patterns and lines.

Painting location: All markings should be made in a visible place during transportation. For example, markings for box shaped packaging should be painted around the box, markings for barrel shaped packaging should be located on the lid or body of the barrel, and markings for bag bundle packaging should be located on a prominent side or tied with a tag.

Pigment selection: The pigment used to make the logo should have temperature resistance, sun resistance, and friction resistance, and should not fade or peel off. For the packaging of corrosive products, materials with corresponding anti-corrosion properties should be selected.

3、 Special instructions and warnings

Indicative signs: graphics or text used to remind relevant personnel to pay attention during loading, unloading, handling, and storage, such as "Handle with CARE", "THIS END UP", etc.

Warning signs: used to indicate the danger of goods, such as "EXPLOSIVE" (explosive), "POISON" (toxic), "INFLAMMABLE" (flammable), etc.

4、 Other special requirements

Avoid confusion: Except for necessary signs, it is not advisable to add any advertising text or graphics on the transportation packaging to avoid confusion with the sign itself, which may make the sign difficult to recognize.

Compliance: Ensure that all logos comply with international trade regulations, practices, and the legal and regulatory requirements of the importing country.

In summary, the special requirements for circular colored copperplate labels in international trade mainly involve content, format and production, special instructions and warnings, and other compliance requirements. These requirements aim to ensure the safe transportation, accurate identification, and smooth customs clearance of goods.