TS ISO 7001

TS ISO 7001 is a graphical symbols standard for registered public information symbols used in places where the public has access. In practical terms, it supports quick recognition for wayfinding, service indication, and general public communication by reducing reliance on text alone; the standard’s focus is the use of these symbols for public information purposes.

Scope and operating context

The document applies generally to public information symbols in all locations and sectors where the public has access. It does not apply to safety signs or to sectors governed by specific regulations, such as traffic signs on public roads. That distinction matters because public information symbols are often used for orientation or service identification, whereas safety and traffic signs are tied to stricter regulatory and consistency requirements.

How the symbols are intended to work

The standard specifies original symbols that can be scaled for reproduction and application purposes. Graphical symbols are visual devices designed to communicate across language barriers, and the same symbol may be used at different sizes on signs, leaflets, digital interfaces, or indoor guidance systems. The document also notes that symbols may be used together with text to improve comprehension, which is especially useful in multilingual environments or at unfamiliar service points.

• Designed for public information use.
• Generally applicable in all sectors and public-access locations.
• Does not cover safety signs or specially regulated traffic signs.
• Provides original symbols intended for scaling.
• May be used with text to improve understanding.