The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) was founded in order to manage national classification and censorship of 15-films, DVD's/video's and other works that need classification. They no longer have responsibility for classifying video games. It is not organised for profit. The BBFC examines and age rates films and videos before they are released in order to protect children from harmful content. They advise people who are unsure about whether or not a film is acceptable to watch at certain ages.
To be able to reach an age rating, examiners watch an entire film and then apply the BBFC standards and criteria in their Classification Guidelines. Here is what each age rating means:
- U - Suitable for all
- PG - Parental Guidance
- 12A - Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over
- 12 - Video release suitable for 12 years and over
- 15 - Suitable only for 15 years and over
- 18 - Suitable only for adults
- R18 - Adult works for licensed premises only
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