Packaging and Barcodes

Essential Enabler 4

Woolworths Packaging and Barcode Specification documents provide a comprehensive source of information for business teams and Trade Partners to jointly design effective, safe packaging – as well as to create valid, readable barcode labels.


For full specification detail, please refer to the following documents:

Packaging and Barcode Specification Vendors Edition v9

Ambient, Chilled and Frozen DC Barcode Label Requirements for Pallets v4

Produce DC Barcode Label Requirements for Pallets, Crates and Cartons

Risk Assessment Form (for Trade Units over 16kg)


These specifications cover key points regarding packaging specifications – including:

  • Consumer units.
  • Trade units (including inner packs).
  • Pallets.
  • Other forms of store-friendly packaging (e.g. Store Ready Unit Load Devices and Shelf Ready Trays).
  • Maximum acceptable gross weight of Trade Units.



Please note:
The above specifications should be read in conjunction with other packaging industry documents including:

  • Industry regulations (i.e. pre-packaged articles regulations – Trade Measurement legislation, the Food Standards Code and the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989).
  • National standards (i.e. AS4068 1993 Flat Pallets for Material Handling).
  • Industry standards (i.e. GS1 barcode standards).
  • Laws (e.g. hazard goods, dangerous goods, aerosols and product labelling).



For more information, please contact:
Vendor Capability
Phone: 02 8885 3361
Email:  vendorcapability@woolworths.com.au