Marking must be durable and printed or otherwise marked on or affixed to the external surface of the container.

 In international transport, in addition to the language required by the authorities concerned, English is mandatorily used.

 Unless otherwise specified in IATA Live Animals Regulations, each container must be durably and legibly marked on the outside of the container with the following information:
- The full name, address, phone number, the shipper, the consignee.
- The common and scientific name of the animals and quantity of animals loaded in the container, as shown on the shipper’s certification for live animals.
- Containers carrying live animals which can inflict poisonous bites or stings must be marked “Poisonous”

 At least one;Live Animal label; shall be attached on each container unless otherwise required.

 Caring instructions (feeding, watering) shall be attached to packages (in document set), except otherwise regulated.

 The ;This way up label; shall be placed on all four sides of the container.

 Shipments of live animals for laboratory use must be attached with “Laboratory Animals” labels or SPF “Specific Pathogen Free” labels.

 Labelling must not occlude or block ventilation openings, especially on small containers.