EDItEUR · Issue 74

What's new in Issue 74

22 new · 72 modified · 0 deprecated, across 16 codelists

Everything EDItEUR changed in codelist Issue 74, grouped by codelist. Each code links to its detail page with descriptions in all three languages and a ready-to-paste ONIX snippet.

List 16 — Work identifier type 1 change(s)

Code Description
19 ISAN new
International Standard Audiovisual Number (17 or 26 characters – 16 or 24 hexadecimal digits, plus one or two alphanumeric check characters, and without spaces or hyphens)

List 21 — Edition type 1 change(s)

Code Description
VOR Readaloud edition modified
(de: Vorlesebücher) Edition specifically intended and designed for reading aloud (to children). Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later

List 27 — Subject scheme identifier 4 change(s)

Code Description
43 GREP Utdanningsprogram modified
Codes for Norwegian Educational program (‘utdanningsprogram’) used in secondary education. See https://www.udir.no/ and https://data.udir.no/kl06/v201906/utdanningsprogram
44 GREP Programområde modified
Codes for Norwegian educational Program area (‘programområde’) used in secondary education. See https://www.udir.no/ and https://data.udir.no/kl06/v201906/programomraader
45 Undervisningsmateriell modified
Bokbasen list of categories for books and other types of learning material used in education (‘undervisning’)
60 GREP Fagkoder modified
Codes for Norwegian educational subject categories (‘fagkoder’), used in primary and secondary education. See https://www.udir.no/ and https://data.udir.no/kl06/v201906/fagkoder

List 28 — Audience type 2 change(s)

Code Description
04 Primary and secondary education modified
Kindergarten, pre-school, primary / elementary or secondary / high school education. Note ‘secondary’ includes both level 2 and level 3 secondary education as defined in UNESCO’s ISCED 2011 (see https://www.uis.unesco.org/en/methods-and-tools/isced). An audience range should also be included
11 Pre-primary education modified
Equivalent to UNESCO’s ISCED Level 0 – see https://www.uis.unesco.org/en/methods-and-tools/isced (note codes 11–14 are specific subsets of the Primary and secondary education audience, code 04). Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later

List 30 — Audience range qualifier 2 change(s)

Code Description
20 Skoletrinn modified
Bokbasen educational level for primary and secondary education
35 GREP Aarstrinn new
Norwegian educational level for primary and secondary education. See https://www.udir.no/ and https://data.udir.no/kl06/v201906/aarstrinn/

List 73 — Website role 2 change(s)

Code Description
55 Link to third-party certification of absence of AI-generated content new
Use within <Contributor> or <Publisher> as appropriate. Use <WebsiteDescription> to include name of the certification scheme, eg ‘Human Authored’ or ‘Proudly Human certified’. <WebsiteLink> must link directly to certification that the product or work is entirely human-created (within the specific limits of the certification scheme, which may allow de minimis use of generative AI in initial ideation, research or spell-checking). Certified products should carry the certification scheme logo
56 Link to first-party declaration of absence of AI-generated content new
Use within <Contributor> or <Publisher> as appropriate. <WebsiteDescription> should include ‘Publisher declaration of human authorship’ or similar. <WebsiteLink> must link directly to a declaration that the product or work is entirely human-created (with no more than de minimis use of generative AI in initial ideation, research or spell-checking)

List 74 — Language – based on ISO 639-2/B 8 change(s)

Code Description
cou Wamey new
Konyagi. ONIX local code, equivalent to cou in ISO 639-3
gju Gujari new
Gojri. ONIX local code, equivalent of gju in ISO 639-3
hux Nüpode Huitoto (Nipóde) new
ONIX local code, equivalent of hux in ISO 639-3
lus Lushai modified
Mizo
mni Manipuri modified
Meitei
ori Oriya modified
Odia. Macrolanguage
pan Panjabi; Punjabi modified
pri Paicî new
ONIX local code, equivalent to pri in ISO 639-3

List 79 — Product form feature type 4 change(s)

Code Description
63 EUDR raw material location (interior or full product) Postal address new
As code 47, but <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is the country and postcode or full postal address of a source plot or of the paper manufacturer or printer (eg GB M10 9KC). Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
64 EUDR raw material location (binding) Postal address new
As code 48, but <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is the country and postcode or full postal address of a source plot or of the paper manufacturer or printer. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
65 EUDR raw material location (other) Postal address new
As code 49, but <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is the country and postcode or full postal address of a source plot or of the paper manufacturer or printer. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
66 Map projection new
The primary projection used for a cartographic product. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is the name of the projection, eg Mercator, Winkel tripel projection

List 81 — Product content type 17 change(s)

Code Description
01 Audiobook modified
Audio recording of a reading of a book or other text – typically single voice. To indicate the accessibility of the audio, use with codes 11, 15, 27, 39, and other codes from list 196 as appropriate, and with code V212 from list 175 to indicate availability of a transcript
02 Performance – spoken word modified
Audio recording of a drama performed by a multi-voice cast, or other spoken word performance. To indicate the accessibility of the audio, use with codes 11, 15, 27, 39 and other codes from list 196 as appropriate, and with code V212 from list 175 to indicate availability of a transcript
06 Video modified
Includes film, video, animation etc, with or without audio. Use only when no more detailed specification is provided. To indicate the accessibility of the moving images and any accompanying audio, use with code 27, 28, and other codes from list 196, and codes V210, V211, V212, V213, V214 or V215 from list 175 as appropriate
07 Still images / graphics modified
Includes any type of illustrations. To indicate accessibility of the images, use with codes 14, 15, 16, 25, 26 and other codes from list 196 as appropriate. Use only when no more detailed specification is provided
10 Text modified
Readable text of the main content: this value is required, together with applicable <ProductForm> and <ProductFormDetail> values, to designate an e-book or other digital or physical product whose primary content is text. Note ‘text’ is ‘text as text’, not ‘text as an image’. To indicate the accessibility of this text, this code should be used with relevant values from list 196
13 Other speech content modified
eg an interview, speech, lecture or commentary / discussion, not a ‘reading’ or ‘performance’). To indicate the accessibility of the audio, use with codes 11, 15, 27, 39 and other codes from list 196 as appropriate, and with code V212 from list 175 to indicate availability of a transcript
18 Photographs modified
Whether in a plate section / insert, or not. To indicate accessibility of the images, use with codes 14, 15, 16, 25, 26 and other codes from list 196 as appropriate
19 Figures, diagrams, charts, graphs modified
Including other ‘mechanical’ (ie non-photographic) illustrations. To indicate accessibility of the images, use with codes 14, 15, 16,25, 26 and other codes from list 196 as appropriate
20 Additional images / graphics not part of main work modified
Publication is enhanced with additional images or graphical content such as supplementary photographs that are not included in a primary or ‘unenhanced’ version. To indicate accessibility of the images, use with codes 14, 15, and other codes from list 196 as appropriate
24 Animated / interactive illustrations modified
eg animated diagrams, charts, graphs or other illustrations (usually without sound). To indicate accessibility features, use with codes 14, 15, 16, 25, 26, 28 or other codes from list 196 or list 175 as appropriate
25 Narrative animation modified
eg cartoon, animatic or CGI animation (usually includes sound). To indicate accessibility features, use with code 28 from list 196, and codes V210, V211, V212, V213, V214 or V215 from list 175 as appropriate
27 Performance – visual modified
Video recording of a drama or other performance, including musical performance. To indicate the accessibility of the moving images, use with code 28 and other codes from list 196
47 Chemical content modified
Indicates that the publication contains chemical notations, formulae. To indicate accessibility of the images, use with codes 18, 34 or 54, and other codes from list 196 as appropriate. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
48 Mathematical content modified
Indicates that the publication contains mathematical notation, equations, formulae. To indicate accessibility of the images, use with codes 17, 35 or 53 and other codes from list 196 as appropriate. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
50 Video content without audio modified
Publication contains video material with no audio recording or narration (but may have music or textual subtitles). To indicate the accessibility of the moving images, use with code 28 and other codes from list 196. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
52 Audiobook – dual new
Audio recording of a reading of a book or other text – typically two or multiple voices. Not dramatized: each voice reads a chapter or section written from that character’s point of view. To indicate the accessibility of the audio, use with codes 11, 15, 27, 39 and other codes from list 196 as appropriate, and with code V212 from list 175 to indicate availability of a transcript
53 Audiobook – duet new
Audio recording of a reading of a book or other text – typically two or multiple voices. Not fully dramatized: each voice reads a chapter or section written from that character’s point of view, but dialogue is ‘performed’ by alternating voices. To indicate the accessibility of the audio, use with codes 11, 15, 27, 39 and other codes from list 196 as appropriate, and with code V212 from list 175 to indicate availability of a transcript

List 139 — ONIX retail sales outlet IDs 3 change(s)

Code Description
BSO Bookshop.org new
HOO Hoopla / Midwest Tape new
XIG XigXag new

List 143 — US CPSIA or other international hazard warning type 1 change(s)

Code Description
10 US CPSC Certificate of Conformity available new
A General Certificate of Conformity (GCC), or for children’s products, a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC), required to certify the product complies with applicable safety rules enforced by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> must carry the URL of the GCC or CPC document

List 150 — Product form 1 change(s)

Code Description
SH Multiple-component retail product, partly digital new
Multiple component product where some parts are digital, but at least one is physical, eg a physical book with a digital version also included, or an educational product containing a mix of physical and digital material. Format of product components must be given in <ProductPart>

List 175 — Product form detail 2 change(s)

Code Description
B427 Belly band new
Obi. Paper band around the middle of a book (typically tucked inside the front and back cover rather than extending around the whole book)
V215 Audio description of video modified
Also termed ‘described video’ – audio track describes the video content as a spoken narration of crucial visual information, usually inserted during pauses in main dialogue

List 196 — E-publication Accessibility Details 33 change(s)

Code Description
00 Accessibility summary modified
<ProductFormFeatureDescription> contains a short explanatory summary of the accessibility of the product, or the URL of a web page comprising such a summary, consistent with the more specific conformance, feature and certification details provided. The summary should note both the accessibility features provided and any potential deficiencies. The summary does not remove the requirement for full structured accessibility data, but should be considered a fallback option if more structured detail cannot be provided or used. Use code 92 for a shorter accessibility summary that does NOT repeat information that is sent using codes. Both 00 and 92 can be included. Further detailed information may be provided in an external file using codes 94–96. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
01 LIA Compliance Scheme modified
Conforms with the requirements of the LIA accessibility certification scheme. See https://www.fondazionelia.org/en/services/certification/
02 EPUB Accessibility Specification 1.0 A modified
Conforms with the requirements of EPUB Accessibility Specification 1.0 and WCAG level A. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry a URL linking to a compliance report or certification provided by an independent third party certifier. In the absence of a URL, conformance with the requirements of the Accessibility Specification is self-certified by the publisher. Alternatively, use codes 88–99 to provide extra details about certification
03 EPUB Accessibility Specification 1.0 AA modified
Conforms with the requirements of EPUB Accessibility Specification 1.0 and WCAG level AA. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry a URL linking to a compliance report or certification provided by an independent third party certifier. In the absence of a URL, conformance with the requirements of the Accessibility Specification is self-certified by the publisher. Alternatively, use codes 88–99 to provide extra details about certification
04 EPUB Accessibility Specification 1.1 modified
Conforms with the requirements of EPUB Accessibility Specification v1.1 – see https://www.w3.org/TR/epub-a11y-11/. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry a URL linking to a compliance report or certification provided by an independent third-party certifier. In the absence of a URL, conformance with the requirements of the Accessibility Specification is self- certified by the publisher. Alternatively, use codes 88–99 to provide extra details about certification. Use with other List 196 codes to indicate WCAG version and level, ARIA inclusion. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
05 PDF/UA-1 modified
Conforms with the requirements of ISO 32000-1:2008 plus ISO 14289-1:2014 – Portable Document Format for Universal Accessibility, including for example, ensuring all content is tagged in logical reading order and correctly represents the document’s semantic structure. See https://pdfa.org/accessibility/. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
06 PDF/UA-2 modified
Conforms with the requirements of ISO 32000-2:2020 (PDF 2.0) plus ISO 14289-2:2024 – Portable Document Format for Universal Accessibility v2, including for example, the revised semantic tagging, MathML, Unicode support and associated documents from PDF 2.0. See https://pdfa.org/accessibility/. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
08 Unknown accessibility modified
Product has not yet been assessed for accessibility, or no or insufficient accessibility information is provided. It should be treated as likely to be inaccessible (and also may not have been checked for hazards). <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry details of why the accessibility of the title is unknown, or an Accessibility summary using code 00 may give further details. Include code 92 with latest Accessibility assessment date, where available, and code 99 (or <ProductContact>) for an accessibility contact. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
09 Inaccessible, or known limited accessibility modified
Known to lack significant features required for broad accessibility. Details of and reasons for limitations on accessibility can be given in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>, or an Accessibility summary using code 00 may give further details. Include code 92 with latest accessibility assessment date, and code 99 for an accessibility contact, if available. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
11 Table of contents navigation modified
Table of contents allows direct (eg hyperlinked) access to all levels of text organization above individual paragraphs (ie to all chapters, sections and subsections that exist within the text), and to all tables, figures, illustrations etc (non-textual items such as illustrations, tables, audio or video content may be directly accessible from the Table of contents, or from a similar List of illustrations, List of tables, etc). For audio and audiovisual content, chapter, section and sub-section timings are provided in <AVItem>
14 Short alternative textual descriptions modified
All or substantially all non-text content has short alternative (textual) descriptions, usually provided via alt attributes, so that they can be presented in the form the reader needs – large text on screen, Braille, speech, simplified language or symbols. Note this applies to normal images (eg photographs, charts and diagrams) and also to any embedded audio, video etc. Audio and video content should include alternative descriptions suitable for hearing-impaired as well as for visually-impaired readers. (Purely decorative non-text content can be ignored, but the accessibility of resources delivered via a network connection rather than delivered as part of the e-publication package must be included). Should be used in association with relevant codes from list 81 or list 175, so it is clear what kind of non-text content is included in the product. In general, short alternative descriptions are intended as brief textual substitutes for images. The short alternative description should not repeat the image’s caption, title or legend
15 Full alternative textual descriptions modified
Extended descriptions. All or substantially all non-text content has full alternative (textual) extended descriptions, so that they can be presented in the form the reader needs – large text on screen, Braille, speech, simplified language or symbols. Note this applies to normal images (eg photographs, charts and diagrams) and also to any embedded audio, video etc. Audio and video content should include full alternative descriptions (eg audio-described video) and transcript, subtitles or captions (whether closed or open) suitable for hearing-impaired as well as for visually-impaired readers. (Purely decorative non-text content can be ignored, but the accessibility of resources delivered via a network connection rather than delivered as part of the e-publication package must be included). Should be used in association with relevant codes from lists 81 or 175, so it is clear what kind of non-text content is included in the product. In general, full alternative descriptions are intended to describe the image and explain the editorial points that it illustrates in detail. The full extended description should not repeat the image’s caption, title or legend, but should elaborate upon any provided short alt description
16 Visualized data also available as non-graphical data modified
Where data visualizations are provided (eg graphs and charts), the underlying data is also available in non-graphical (usually tabular or textual) form. Tabular form involves organizing data into rows and columns, making it easier to compare and analyse different items. Textual form uses words and sentences to describe information, alongside or instead of a tabular presentation. Use with relevant codes from list 81
17 Accessible math content as MathML modified
Mathematical content such as equations is usable with assistive technology, through use of MathML. Semantic MathML is preferred but Presentational MathML is acceptable. Use with code 48 from list 81
18 Accessible chemistry content as ChemML modified
Chemistry content such as chemical formulae is usable with assistive technology, through use of ChemML. Use with code 47 from list 81
19 Print-equivalent page numbering modified
For a reflowable e-publication, contains references to the page numbering of an equivalent printed product, page number navigation based on print-equivalent page numbers or digital-only static page breaks, such as the doc-pagebreak role in ARIA or other page break markers. Use <RelatedProduct> with relation code 13 to specify an identifier for the product that is the source of the page numbers
20 Synchronized pre-recorded audio modified
Text-synchronized pre-recorded audio narration (natural or synthesized voice) is included for substantially all textual matter, including all alternative descriptions, eg via a SMIL media overlay. The product includes both text and audio renditions, and it includes sync information that allows them to be used simultaneously
21 Text-to-speech hinting provided modified
Text-to-speech has been optimized through provision of PLS (Pronunciation Lexicon Specification) lexicons, SSML (Speech Synthesis Markup Language) or CSS Speech synthesis hints, or other speech synthesis markup languages or hinting
22 Language tagging provided modified
The language of the text has been specified (eg via the HTML or XML lang attribute) to optimize text-to-speech (and other alternative renderings), both at whole document level and, where appropriate, for individual words, phrases or passages in a different language. Language(s) used in the product should be specified using <Language>
25 Use of color is not sole means of conveying information modified
For readers with color vision deficiency, use of color (eg in diagrams, graphs and charts, in prompts or on buttons inviting a response) is not the sole means of graphical distinction or of conveying information, which means that color perception is not necessary to understand the content, and the content is not color-dependent. Use <PrimaryContent> and <ProductContent>, and relevant codes from list 81, to specify the types of content included in the product. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
26 Use of high contrast between text and background color modified
Body text is presented with a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 (or 3:1 for large / heading text), so the text can be read more easily by people with impaired vision. Use <PrimaryContent> and <ProductContent>, and relevant codes from list 81, to specify the types of content included in the product. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
27 Use of high contrast between foreground and background audio modified
Foreground audio content (eg voice) is presented with no or low background noise (eg ambient sounds, music), at least 20dB below the level of the foreground, or background noise can be switched off (eg via an alternative audio track). Brief and occasional sound effects may be as loud as foreground voice so long as they are isolated (or isolatable) from the foreground, to ensure any speech is not disrupted. Detailed description of how the audio meets this requirement can be included in an accessibility addendum (see code 92). Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
28 Full alternative audio descriptions modified
All or substantially all video or moving image content has full description as pre-recorded audio. Video content should include full alternative descriptions (eg audio-described video) and transcript, subtitles or captions (whether closed or open) suitable for hearing-impaired as well as for visually-impaired readers. (Purely decorative non-text content can be ignored, but the accessibility of resources delivered via a network connection rather than delivered as part of the e-publication package must be included). For products that are primarily video, see Product form detail code V215. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
31 Accessible controls provided modified
Where interactive content is included in the product, timing controls are provided (eg for speed, pause and resume, reset) and labelled to make their use clear. All activities that have a timed interaction are adjustable so that all users have adequate time to complete tasks. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
34 Accessible chemistry content (as MathML) modified
Chemistry content such as chemical formulae is usable with assistive technology, through use of MathML. Use with code 47 from list 81. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
35 Accessible math content (as LaTeX) modified
Mathematical content such as equations is usable with assistive technology, through use of LaTeX. Use with code 48 from list 81. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
53 Described math content modified
Textual description of mathematical content, either as an alternative description attached to an image of the content, or in addition to MathML or LaTeX. Use with code 48 from list 81. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
54 Accessible chemistry content (as LaTeX) modified
Chemistry content such as chemical formulae is usable with assistive technology, through use of laTeX. Use with code 47 from list 81. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
75 EAA exception 1 – Micro-enterprises modified
Digital product falls under European Accessibility Act exception for Micro-enterprises (as defined by current regulations). The product may not have to comply fully with requirements of the EAA if the publisher is a micro-enterprise. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry details justifying the exception claim. Use for example with code 09, if product is considered of limited accessibility, but include codes for other relevant features of the product that make it accessible to some, and include an Accessibility summary describing the accessibility features and limitations of the product. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
76 EAA exception 2 – Disproportionate burden modified
Digital product falls under European Accessibility Act exception for Disproportionate burden (as defined by current regulations). The product may not have to comply fully with requirements of the EAA if doing so would financially overburden the publisher. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry details justifying the exception claim. Use for example with code 09, if product is considered of limited accessibility, but include codes for other relevant features of the product that make it accessible to some, and include an Accessibility summary describing the accessibility features and limitations of the product. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
77 EAA exception 3 – Fundamental alteration modified
Digital product falls under European Accessibility Act exception for Fundamental alteration (as defined by current regulations). The product may not have to comply fully with requirements of the EAA if doing so requires a fundamental modification of the nature of the product or service. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry details justifying the exception claim. Use for examp with code 09, if product is considered of limited accessibility, but include codes for other relevant features of the product that make it accessible to some, and include an Accessibility summary describing the accessibility features and limitations of the product. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
98 Trusted Intermediary contact modified
<ProductFormFeatureDescription> carries the e-mail address for a contact at a ‘trusted intermediary’, to whom detailed questions about accessibility for this product may be directed. This information is recommended where a title has some limitations to its accessibility or may present difficulties for some complex accessibility needs. This information can also be included using <ProductContactRole> and code 01 from list 198, where the publisher delegates all responsibility for accessibility queries to the trusted intermediary
99 Publisher contact for further accessibility information modified
<ProductFormFeatureDescription> carries the e-mail address for a contact at the publisher to whom detailed questions about accessibility of this product may be directed. This information is recommended where a title has some limitations to its accessibility or may present difficulties for some complex accessibility needs. This information can also be included using <ProductContactRole> and code 01 from list 198, particularly if the publisher does not delegate responsibility to a trusted intermediary

List 203 — ONIX Adult Audience rating 12 change(s)

Code Description
02 Content advice modified
The publisher advises the content may offend or distress parts of the adult audience (for any reason)
03 Content advice (sex) modified
The publisher advises the product includes content of an explicit sexual nature
04 Content advice (violence) modified
The publisher advises the product includes content of an extreme violent nature
05 Content advice (drugs) modified
The publisher advises the product includes content involving severe misuse of drugs or alcohol
06 Content advice (language) modified
The publisher advises the product includes extreme / offensive / explicit language
07 Content advice (intolerance) modified
The publisher advises the product includes content involving severe intolerance or abuse of particular groups (eg religious, ethnic, racial, gendered and other social groups)
08 Content advice (abuse) modified
The publisher advises the product includes content involving sexual or extreme domestic abuse (including both mental and physical abuse)
09 Content advice (self-harm) modified
The publisher advises the product includes content involving severe self-harm (including serious eating disorders)
10 Content advice (animal cruelty) modified
The publisher advises the product includes content involving extreme cruelty to animals
11 Content advice (illness) modified
The publisher advises the product includes content involving serious chronic or acute illness (mental or physical)
12 Content advice (death and grief) new
The publisher advises the product includes content relating to severe emotional distress resulting from death and grief
13 Content advice (suicide) new
The publisher advises the product includes content relating to suicide

List 262 — Carbon / GHG emissions certification scheme 1 change(s)

Code Description
202 Canadian SPT / Green Book Alliance Carbon calculator modified
Per book CO₂e calculator from BookNet Canada, see https://www.booknetcanada.ca/sustainable-publishing-tools and https://www.greenbookalliance.org/carbon-calculator-project

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