Regulator Profile

BBFC

British Board of Film Classification

Self-Regulatory Body

2

Areas of regulation

3

Laws enforced

UK-wide

Quick links

Visit official website Email BBFC Call 020 7440 1570

Age Rating Film Classification

What BBFC does

Classifies films, videos, and some video games for age rating. Statutory authority for classifying cinema releases and video works under the Video Recordings Act 1984.

Legal framework

Legislation that BBFC enforces.

Primary legislation

• Video Recordings Act 1984 Act 1984

Secondary legislation

• Video Recordings (Labelling) Regulations 2012 UK Statutory Instrument 2012
• Video Recordings Act 1984 (Exemption from Classification) Order 2014 UK Statutory Instrument 2014