Graphical symbols — Public information symbols | |
Abbreviation | ISO 7001 |
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Year started | October 1980 |
First published | October 1980 |
Latest version | 4 2023 |
Organization | International Organization for Standardization |
Committee | ISO/TC 145/SC 1 Public information symbols |
Domain | Public information symbol design |
Website | www |
ISO 7001 ("public information symbols") is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization that defines a set of pictograms and symbols for public information. The latest version, ISO 7001:2023, was published in February 2023.[1]
The set is the result of extensive testing in several countries and different cultures and have met the criteria for comprehensibility set up by the ISO.[1] The design process and testing of ISO 7001 symbols is governed by ISO 22727:2007, Graphical symbols — Creation and design of public information symbols — Requirements.[2] Common examples of public information symbols include those representing toilets, car parking, and information, and the International Symbol of Access.
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