ONIX Code Lists Issue 63, October 2023

List 79: Product form feature type

Value Description Notes
01 Color of cover For Product Form Feature values see code list 98
26 Color of spine Where it is different from the overall color of the cover (see code 01). For Product Form Feature values see code list 98. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
27 Color of foil On cover or spine. For Product Form Feature values see metallic colors from code list 98. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
02 Color of page edge Sprayed / gilded edges. For Product Form Feature values see code list 98
03 Text font The principal font used for body text, when this is a significant aspect of product description, eg for some Bibles, and for large print product. The accompanying <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is text specifying the typeface name. The font size may be specified with the font name, but is preferred separately (in points) in <ProductFormFeatureValue>
04 Special cover material For Product Form Feature values see code list 99
05 DVD region For Product Form Feature values see code list 76
06 Operating system requirements A computer or handheld device operating system required to use a digital product, with version detail if applicable. The accompanying Product Form Feature Value is a code from List 176. Version detail, when applicable, is carried in Product Form Feature Description
07 Other system requirements Other system requirements for a digital product, described by free text in Product Form Feature Description
08 ‘Point and listen’ device compatibility Indicates compatibility with proprietary ‘point and listen’ devices such as Ting Pen (http://www.ting.eu), the iSmart Touch and Read Pen. These devices scan invisible codes specially printed on the page to identify the book and position of the word, and the word is then read aloud by the device. The name of the compatible device (or range of devices) should be given in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>
09 E-publication accessibility detail For <ProductFormFeatureValue> codes, see Codelist 196
10 E-publication format version For versioned e-book file formats (or in some cases, devices). <ProductFormFeatureValue> should contain the version number as a period-separated list of numbers (eg ‘7’, ‘1.5’ or ‘3.10.7’). Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later – in ONIX 2.1, use <EpubTypeVersion> instead. For the most common file formats, code 15 and List 220 is strongly preferred
12 US CPSIA or other international hazard warning Hazard warning required by US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 or other US or international legislation. Required, when applicable, for products sold in the US. The Product Form Feature Value is a code from List 143. Further explanation may be given in Product Form Feature Description
13 EU Toy Safety Hazard warning Product carries hazard warning required by EU Toy Safety Directive. The Product Form Feature Value is a code from List 184, and (for some codes) the exact wording of the warning may be given in Product Form Feature Description
14 IATA Dangerous Goods warning Product Form Feature Description must give further details of the warning
15 E-publication format version code For common versioned e-book formats (or in some cases, devices) – for example EPUB 2.0.1 or EPUB 3.0. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is a code from list 220. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
16 E-publication format validator version For common versioned e-book formats, the name and version of the validator used to check conformance. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is the common name of the validator used (eg EpubCheck, Flightdeck), and <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the version number of the validator (eg 4.0.0a). Use with code 15 (or possibly code 10), or with <EpubTypeVersion>, to specify the version the e-publication conforms with
17 ‘Point and watch’ device/app compatibility Indicates compatibility with proprietary ‘point and watch‘ devices or apps. These scan invisible codes specially printed on the page, or the whole page image, to identify the book and page position. Scanning can trigger display of (for example) an augmented reality view of the page. The name of the compatible app or device (or range of apps/devices) should be given in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
18 E-publication authentication and access control Requirement for user authentication prior to use, with detail of authentication method (user enrolment, and login passwords, location- or device-based recognition, authentication via third-party identity service etc) given in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
19 Battery type and safety Use to describe battery requirements, types, hazards and battery safety warnings. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is a code from List 242. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
20 Battery capacity Total capacity (of batteries in the product) in Watt hours. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is an integer or decimal number (eg ‘45’, not ‘45Wh’). Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
21 Dangerous goods Use to describe regulation of the product for various purposes. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is a code from List 243. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
22 Game pieces Number of pieces, eg for jigsaws, puzzles, kits, board games. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is an integer. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later. For pieces like cards in a pack, see <Extent> and code 00 from List 24
23 Game players Number of players, for board games, card games, videogames etc. <ProductFormFeatureValue> must be a required (exact) number as an integer OR a range (eg ‘2–6’), optionally accompanied by the number of players as text (eg ‘suitable for 2–6 players’) in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
24 Game play time Typical time to complete a game, for board games, card games, videogames etc, stated as an integer (in minutes) OR range (eg ‘60–90’) in <ProductFormFeatureValue>, optionally accompanied by the playing time as text (eg ‘typically 60–90 minutes’) in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
25 Personal data requirements Personal data required for registration or use of the product. This can be coded in <ProductFormFeatureValue> (for example using a URI from SCOLOM list 044 – see http://data.education.fr/voc/scolomfr/scolomfr-voc-044) – and/or described in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
30 Not FSC or PEFC certified Product does not carry FSC or PEFC logo. The Product Form Feature Value element is not used. The Product Form Feature Description element may carry free text indicating the grade or type of paper. The product record may also still carry a claimed Pre- and Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) percentage value (type code 37) in a separate repeat of the Product Form Feature composite
31 FSC certified – pure Product carries FSC logo (Pure, 100%). <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Certification number (ie either a Chain Of Custody (COC) number or a Trademark License number) printed on the book. Format: Chain of Custody number is two to five letters-COC-six digits (the digits should include leading zeros if necessary), eg ‘AB-COC-001234’ or ‘ABCDE-COC-123456’; Trademark License number is C followed by six digits, eg ‘C005678’ (this would normally be prefixed by ‘FSC®’ when displayed). The Product Form Feature Description element may carry free text indicating the grade or type of paper. By definition, a product certified Pure does not contain Pre- or Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW), so type code 31 can only occur on its own. Certification numbers may be checked at https://info.fsc.org/
32 FSC certified – mixed sources Product carries FSC logo (Mixed sources, Mix). <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Certification number (ie either a Chain Of Custody (COC) number or a Trademark License number) printed on the book. Format: Chain of Custody number is two to five letters-COC-six digits (the digits should include leading zeros if necessary), eg ‘AB-COC-001234’ or ‘ABCDE-COC-123456’; Trademark License number is C followed by six digits, eg ‘C005678’ (this would normally be prefixed by ‘FSC®’ when displayed). The Product Form Feature Description element may carry free text indicating the grade or type of paper. May be accompanied by a Pre- and Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW) percentage value, to be reported in another instance of <ProductFormFeature> with type code 36. Certification numbers may be checked at https://info.fsc.org/
33 FSC certified – recycled Product carries FSC logo (Recycled). <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Certification number (ie either a Chain Of Custody (COC) number or a Trademark License number) printed on the book. Format: Chain of Custody number is two to five letters-COC-six digits (the digits should include leading zeroes if necessary), eg ‘AB-COC-001234’ or ‘ABCDE-COC-123456’; Trademark License number is C followed by six digits, eg ‘C005678’ (this would normally be prefixed by ‘FSC®’ when displayed). The Product Form Feature Description element may carry free text indicating the grade or type of paper. Should be accompanied by a Pre- and Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW) percentage value, to be reported in another instance of <ProductFormFeature> with type code 36. Certification numbers may be checked at https://info.fsc.org/
34 PEFC certified Product carries PEFC logo (certified) or equivalent from PEFC-endorsed national scheme. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Chain Of Custody (COC) number printed on the book. The Product Form Feature Description element may carry free text indicating the grade or type of paper. May be accompanied by a Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) percentage value, to be reported in another instance of <ProductFormFeature> with type code 36
35 PEFC recycled Product carries PEFC logo (recycled) or equivalent from PEFC-endorsed national scheme. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Chain Of Custody (COC) number printed on the book. The Product Form Feature Description element may carry free text indicating the grade or type of paper. Should be accompanied by a Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW) percentage value, to be reported in another instance of <ProductFormFeature> with type code 36
36 FSC or PEFC certified Pre- and Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) percentage The percentage of recycled Pre- and Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW) used in a product where the composition is certified by FSC, PEFC or PEFC-endorsed scheme. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is an integer. May occur together with type code 32, 33, 34 or 35
37 Claimed Pre- and Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) percentage The percentage of recycled Pre- and Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) claimed to be used in a product where the composition is not certified by FSC or PEFC. <Product FormFeatureValue> is an integer. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry free text supporting the claim. Must be accompanied by type code 30
38 ‘Green’ inks Vegetable-based or other environmentally-conscious inks and varnishes. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry free text with a more detailed statement. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
39 ‘Green’ adhesives Product binding uses environmentally-concious adhesives and other binding materials. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry free text with a more detailed statement. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
40 Paper produced by ‘green’ technology Product made from paper produced using environmentally-conscious technology. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry free text with a more detailed statement
41 Carbon/GHG emission certification scheme <ProductFormFeatureValue> is a code from List 262 identifying the particular certification scheme. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may be a descriptor for some part, schedule or annex of the certification scheme, where necessary. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
42 Carbon/GHG emission certification / license number <ProductFormFeatureValue> is a code from List 262 identifying a particular certification scheme. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is a certificate or license number used to certify compliance with the scheme. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
43 Carbon/GHG emission certification URL <ProductFormFeatureValue> is a code from List 262 identifying a particular certification scheme. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is a URL linking to a web page certifying compliance with the scheme. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
44 Carbon/GHG Scope 3 certified Carbon dioxide equivalent emission <ProductFormFeatureValue> is a code from List 262 identifying a particular certification scheme. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> is a number specifying certified GHG emissions per copy of the product, measured in kilograms of Carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using the Scope 3 methodology of the scheme. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
45 Carbon/GHG Scope 2 certified Carbon dioxide equivalent emission Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later
46 Carbon/GHG Scope 1 certified Carbon dioxide equivalent emission Scope 1 emission certifications are not recommended for use. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later