BBFC (British Board of Film Classification)

the bbfc is an independent, private, not-for-profit company which classifies films, video on all physical formats (dvd and blu-ray disc for example) and certain video games, advertisements and trailers. it also classifies, on a best practice voluntary basis, video content for distribution online. the bbfc operates transparent, well-understood and trusted co-regulatory and self-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.