2. BBFC
• BBFC
• The British Board of Film Classification is an
independent, non-governmental body which has
classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912
and videos/ DVDs since the Video Recordings Act
was passed in 1984.
3. • The BBFC is a trusted guide to media content. Working as an
independent, self-financing and not-for-profit media content
regulator, the BBFC operates transparent, consistent and trusted co-
regulatory and self-regulatory classification and labelling systems in
the UK.
• As a highly expert and experienced regulator, our mission is to:
• protect the public, and especially children, from content which
might raise harm risks
• empower the public, especially parents, to make informed viewing
choices
• recognise and respect adult freedom of choice within the law
• respond to and reflect changing social attitudes towards media
content through proactive public consultation and research
• provide a cost-effective, efficient classification service within our
statutory remit
• work in partnership with the industry to develop innovative service
models to provide content advice which support emerging media
delivery systems
• provide an effective service to enforcement agencies.
4. Classifications
• All classification decisions are based on the BBFC’s
published and regularly updated Guidelines. The
Guidelines are the product of extensive public
consultation, research and the accumulated
experience of the BBFC over many years. They reflect
current views on film, DVD and video game
regulation.
