The BBFC is an independent organization that classifies films, videos, games, advertisements and trailers in the UK. It operates transparent classification systems based on years of expertise and published Guidelines. The BBFC's classifications reflect public opinion and assess the risk of harm. It is accountable to Parliament.

2. BBFC
0 The BBFC is an independent, private, not-for-profit
company which classifies films, videos on all physical
formats (DVD and Blu-ray Disc for example) and
certain video games, advertisements and trailers. The
BBFC operates transparent, well-understood and
trusted co-regulatory classification regimes, such as
its digital video service, based on years of expertise
and published Guidelines which reflect public opinion
and the risk of harm; and is accountable to
Parliament.

3. U~ Universal
0 U stands for Universal which means that this is
suitable for all ages but it is mostly for children as this
include animated films or films that are based around
happy-ever-after's.

4. PG~ Parental Guidance
0 PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means that this
is for General viewing, but some scenes may be
unsuitable for children so they will need to be
accompanied by an adult.

5. 12A~ 12 Accompanied/
Advisory
0 This means that the films are suitable only or 12’s and
older (cinema only). If children under 12 are
admitted, then they have to be accompanied by an
adult.

6. 12
0 This means that the films are only suitable for 12’s
and older (non-cinema only).

7. 15
0 This means that the films are suitable only for 15’s
and older.

8. 18
0 This means that it is only suitable for 18’s and older.

9. R18~ Restricted 18
0 R18 means that the film is restricted to those aged 18
and older and only available at licensed cinemas and
sex shops. The latter will not require a license to sell
R18 films.