As such there are no clear cut regulations and standards set down by the International Organization for Standardization or any other organization for that that matter. However, the ISO 9000: 2001 is a standard which is set down for business organizations. In the context of Packers and Movers the most relevant standard will be the ISO 9002 which is deemed as the most appropriate for organizations which are not engaged in designing and developing their products. This standard caters to the installation and the servicing offered.

It is not mandatory for every company to be certified by this standard, but ISO 9000 compliant companies are definitely better off than their counterparts.

All the material used by the Packers should be ISO certified. The same goes for the mode of transport being used for moving the goods.

For example the ISO 15378:2006 sets the guidelines for packaging of medicinal products. Thus, if your company is involved in the production of drugs it is essential that while transportation it complies with this standard.

The ANSI / ESD S541 is a standard which refers to the packaging of electrical equipment. Standards are also made pertaining to other kinds of packing material like moisture sensitive items and fragile loads.

Many of the Packers and Movers businesses offer warehousing services as well. Though this is a different branch of servicing all together in such cases the warehouses have to be compatible to the respective ISO standards set down for types of warehousing.

One thing which is to be noted while availing such services is to explore all the insurances which they claim to cover. In case of damaged goods at the time of delivery then the customer is well within his rights to pursue legal action against the company.