Which organization is responsible for classifying film and video content in the UK?

• A. BBFC classification for content
• B. Ofcom broadcasting code
• C. Advertising standards
• D. Watershed rules

Answer: (A)

In the UK, film and video content is classified by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). It’s an independent regulator that assigns age ratings (like U, PG, 12A/12, 15, 18, and R18) and certifies content for cinema and home releases, including online streaming. The BBFC provides guidelines on what each rating allows, and content may be edited to meet a particular rating before it can be released.

Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code oversees standards for television and radio broadcasts, not the formal classification of films and videos. Advertising standards govern advertisements, not film content. Watershed rules relate to scheduling and what can be shown before a certain time, rather than classifying the material itself.