Publishing Standards, Product Codes and Categorization

ECPA has had an integral part in working with the Book Industry Study Group to develop applicable standards for our industry. We support industry standardization from ISBN 13 to product categories and recommend compliance with the Book Industry Study Group standards.

Helpful Links:

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
Book Industry Study Group

BISAC Subject Codes for Bibles
BISAC Decision Guide: Explains exceptions and changes related to Bible products

Are you ready for BISAC?
ECPA and CBA Endorse BISAC Subject Codes as Adopted by the Christian Retail Solutions Committee

CPC codes retire January 2007
 •   List of new religious BISAC codes for Christian suppliers
 •   Electronic map from old CPC codes to new BISAC codes

For more information, consult these documents:
 •   Merchandising theme list (Excel spreadsheet)
 •   Merchandising theme implementation guide (Word document)
 •   BISAC definitions (Excel spreadsheet)
 •   BISAC implementation guide (Word document)
 •   BISAC transition plan (Power Point presentation)
 •   BISAC transition plan timeline (Word document)
 •   CPC education (Excel spreadsheet)