ISO Microchip Standard 11784

Category: legal

The international standard defining the code structure and radio frequency specifications for electronic animal tracking chips.

An ISO-compliant microchip operates at a frequency of 134.2 kHz and contains a unique, unalterable 15-digit registration code. This standardization ensures that any universal scanner globally can accurately read the chip code, which is required for international pet customs and transport compliance.

Common Examples

• The port authority verified the animal's fifteen-digit ISO microchip code matched the documentation on the international health certificate.
• Scanning the full body area for an old microchip is required before injecting a new transponder capsule to avoid database collision errors.