Emma Phillips Foundation Production

The BBFC's is a non-governmental organisation, funded by the film industry with a main aim to put a classification on every film and video game that attempts to make it into the public eye in the UK before it becomes open to everyone in cinemas and on DVD's etc.

The BBFC states;
"We give the public information that empowers them to make appropriate viewing decisions for themselves and those in their care. We help to protect vulnerable viewers and society from the effects of viewing potentially harmful or unsuitable content while respecting adult freedom of choice"

Universal- suitable for all ages

Parental guidance is advised

Aged 12 viewers and over

Children younger than 12 can view the media in prescence of an adult

Not suitable for people under 15 years old

Not suitable for people under 18 years old

"The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ video works may not be supplied by mail order. "