Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

What code goes in ProductFormFeatureType when using codelist 143?

Code 12 from codelist 79 is used to identify hazards.

For example, the following markup is used to declare that there are no hazards:

<ProductFormFeature>
   <ProductFormFeatureType>12</ProductFormFeatureType>
   <ProductFormFeatureValue>00</ProductFormFeatureValue>
</ProductFormFeature>
What hazards do I need to consider?

Hazards for publications fall into three categories:

  • flashing - content that flashes more than 3 times per second
  • sound - sound hazards are currently not well defined
  • motion simulation - any movement in dynamic content (first person perspectives), styling (CSS animated scrolling), etc. that simulates motion

One of each of the following codes should be set for each hazard:

  • For flashing: code 13, 14, or 24
  • For sound: code 15, 16, or 25
  • For motion: code 17, 18, or 26

If there are no hazards, code 00 can be specified instead of individual statements about each type of content.

Note that codelist 143 applies to more than just digital publications so it includes other types of hazards (e.g., choking hazards). These hazards do not have to be reported.

Can I skip hazards if the publication does not contain applicable content?

No, the hazard status should always be stated even if the type of content is not present. Readers may not be aware that a book has no audio content, for example, so stating that there are no sound hazards assures them there are no risks.

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