Book Industry Communication

Book Industry Communication THE BOOK INDUSTRY'S SUPPLY CHAIN ORGANISATION Your feedback is invaluable to us.

A member's organisation: BIC connects all sectors of the publishing industry, so whether you're a publisher, on-line retailer, "bricks & mortar" retailer, distributor, library (academic or public), wholesaler, digital partner, or any combination of these, we're here for you. We offer a "one stop shop" experience, impartial advice and support on anything & everything related to the Supply Chain (di

gital and/or physical) and we always love to hear from our members...and anyone who might like to become a member.

BIC is pleased to announce the release of its updated EUDR Guidance (August 2026) reflecting the EU Commission's changes...
17/08/2026

BIC is pleased to announce the release of its updated EUDR Guidance (August 2026) reflecting the EU Commission's changes on 19th Dec 2025 and the subsequent simplification announced on 4th May 2026.

Link in the comments below.

BIC's Technology Excellence in Libraries Award Panel met recently to review the June 2026 applications, and as a result,...
13/08/2026

BIC's Technology Excellence in Libraries Award Panel met recently to review the June 2026 applications, and as a result, BIC is delighted to announce that nine organisations have been reaccredited:
⭐️ Askews & Holts Library Services Ltd
⭐️ Falkirk Council Libraries
⭐️ GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited)
⭐️ Insight Media Internet Limited
⭐️ London Borough of Merton Library & Heritage Service
⭐️ NielsenIQ BookData
⭐️ Robert Gordon University
⭐️ Peters Ltd
⭐️ St John's College Library, University of Cambridge

These organisations are all BIC members.

These winners have adopted best practice and industry standards, and invested in beneficial technologies.

New BIC Bite: EU Packaging and Packaging Waste RegulationAs the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) comes...
11/08/2026

New BIC Bite: EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

As the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) comes into effect tomorrow, 12th August 2026, we are launching a short, practical document that provides a clear, high-level overview of the regulation to help your organisation be prepared.

This new BIC Bite explains:
✅ What PPWR is and who it affects
✅ The key actions organisations should be taking now
✅ Documentation and Declaration of Conformity requirements
✅ What printers, publishers, distributors, warehouses and booksellers need to know

👇 Link in the comments

We wanted to remind you that you can join the Green Book Alliance at 5pm BST (12pm EDT) on Wednesday 12th August, for a ...
10/08/2026

We wanted to remind you that you can join the Green Book Alliance at 5pm BST (12pm EDT) on Wednesday 12th August, for a free online workshop on how to run a book carbon calculation for your own data, using the GBA Book Carbon Calculator.

BIC is delighted to announce the launch of its new Regulations and Policy Group and the first iteration of its Regulatio...
10/08/2026

BIC is delighted to announce the launch of its new Regulations and Policy Group and the first iteration of its Regulations Tracker.

BIC’s Regulations and Policy Group has been recently established as a cross-industry group charged with horizon-scanning for policies and regulations that will directly impact the book industry supply chain.

This group will serve as an “early warning” mechanism and will help BIC member organisations, and the wider industry, to anticipate, prepare, and respond effectively to regulatory requirements in the coming months and years.

BIC is delighted to announce the organisations that have been accredited with BIC's Metadata Excellence Award (MEA), all...
07/08/2026

BIC is delighted to announce the organisations that have been accredited with BIC's Metadata Excellence Award (MEA), all at the Gold level:
⭐️ Atlantic Books Ltd
⭐️ Dorling Kindersley*
⭐️ Kogan Page Ltd*
⭐️ Practical Inspiration Publishing
* Denotes BIC Membership.

Congratulations to this quarter’s award winners for their commitment to making accurate and timely product data available in the supply chain, which enables them to benchmark their performance against their competitors.

See all currently accredited organisations: https://buff.ly/F5v3NIV

Learn more about the MEA: https://buff.ly/Qbkp15P

Join the Green Book Alliance at 5pm BST (12pm EDT) on Wednesday 12th August, for a free online workshop on how to run a ...
06/08/2026

Join the Green Book Alliance at 5pm BST (12pm EDT) on Wednesday 12th August, for a free online workshop on how to run a book carbon calculation for your own data, using the GBA Book Carbon Calculator.

Book your place: https://buff.ly/u3xZri4

There are still places available on BIC's ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course in September.This online training sessio...
05/08/2026

There are still places available on BIC's ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course in September.

This online training session is suitable for beginners and provides an understanding of the basics of ONIX and how it is used in the book industry.

The trainers for this course are Christopher Saynor, Standards Editor, and Graham Bell, Executive Director, both from EDItEUR.

Book your place now: https://buff.ly/sUFBUQE

We are pleased to share BIC’s strategy for the next four years.Guided by four strategic roles, our four year strategy pr...
03/08/2026

We are pleased to share BIC’s strategy for the next four years.

Guided by four strategic roles, our four year strategy provides us with a clear and flexible pathway to future readiness, industry leadership, broader impact, and sustained value delivery.

We will deliver this strategy through collaborative leadership and shared purpose with our members and the wider industry.

Read more: https://buff.ly/Yalx3m4

‘A very good general overview. I would recommend it to all those starting in publishing’ – Helen Peatfield, HarperCollin...
30/07/2026

‘A very good general overview. I would recommend it to all those starting in publishing’ – Helen Peatfield, HarperCollins Publishers

Now booking for October, BIC's An Introduction to Production training course provides a comprehensive introduction to how books are made.

It focuses on the role of production in supporting publishers’ sustainability and social responsibility targets, how individuals can add value to it, and how to avoid some of the potential pitfalls of the production process.

Book now: https://buff.ly/yxbogiq

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