ISO 27956:2009 applies to vehicle-relevant equipment for the securing of cargo in delivery vans with a gross vehicle mass up to 7,5 t. ISO 27956:2009 specifies minimum requirements and test methods for securing cargo in a reliable and roadworthy way, in order to protect occupants against injuries caused by shifting cargo.

ISO 27956:2009 deals with N1 vehicles and N2 vehicles up to 7,5 t in accordance with ECE classification. For vehicles primarily designed for the transportation of cargo and derived from a passenger vehicle (M1), only the requirements concerning the partitioning system of ISO 27956:2009 apply.