The following Creative Commons Rights apply to the use of this EBU resource: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ Owner: EBU Technical Department Author: Jean-Pierre Evain Contact: evain@ebu.ch EBUParentalGuidanceCode AR-INCAA Argentina Institute of Film and Audiovisual Arts through the Advisory Commission of Cinematographic Exhibition Instituto de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales, Comisión Asesora de Exhibición Cinematográfica http://www.incaa.gov.ar/ Update 27.07.2009 1 ATP Apta (para) Todo Público For all ages 13 Not under 13 Apto para mayores de 13 años 16 Not under 16 Apto para mayores de 16 años 18 Not under 18 Apto para mayores de 18 años X Explicit E Exempt: sports, music, etc. AT-BMUKK Austria Federal Ministry for Education, the Arts and Culture Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur http://www.bmukk.gv.at/ Update 27.07.2009 1 For all ages Freigegeben fur alle Altersstufen 6 6 years and above 10 10 years and above 12 12 years and above 14 14 years and above 16 16 years and above AU-OFLC Australia Office of Film and Literature Classification http://www.oflc.gov.au/ Update 27.07.2009 1 G General G classified films and computer games are for general viewing. Many of the films and computer games contain content that would be of no interest to children. The impact of the content is very mild. PG Parental Guidance PG classified films and computer games may contain material that needs to be explained to children therefore parental guidance is recommended. The impact of the content is mild. M Mature The M category is recommended for mature audiences. A mature perspective is required to view this material. The impact of the content is moderate. MA15+ The MA 15+ category is a legally restricted category. The impact of the content is strong. A person under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian if viewing or buying a film or computer game classified MA 15+. R18+ R 18+ classified films are legally restricted to persons 18 years and over because of the high impact content. Some material in this classification may be offensive to some sections of the adult community. X18+ Restricted to 18 and over The X 18+ classification only applies to films that contain sexually explicit material between consenting adults. It is restricted to persons aged 18 years and over and can only be sold or hired legally in the ACT and the Northern Territory. The possession and supply of X 18+ films is prohibited in prescribed areas of the Northern Territory. AU-ACMA Australia Australian Communications and Media Authority http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/HOMEPAGE/PC=HOME Update 27.07.2009 1 Rating P Pre-school C Children G General PG Parental Guidance M Mature MA15+ 15 or older AV15+ 15 or older with violent content Criteria A Adult V Violence L Language S Sex H Horror D Drugs N Nudity SN Supernatural M Medical W War B Colorful behaviour BE Belgium KT EA Kinderen Toegelaten Enfants admis Children admitted - Suitable for all KNT ENA Kinderen Niet Toegelaten Enfants Non admis Children not admitted (below 16 years of age) BG-FIA BG-NFRC Bulgaria Film Industry Act National Film Rating Committee http://www.filmmakersbg.org/zakon-kino-bg.htm Update 27.07.2009 1 A When the film confirms the ideals of humanism or popularizes the national and world cultures or contributes to upbringing children B When the film is in no way contrary to the universal rules of morality in this country, has no restrictive recommendations from the Committee and does not fall in rating A All ages C When the film contains certain erotic scenes or scenes with drinking, taking drugs or stimulants or a few scenes of violence For 12 and over D When the film contains quite a number of erotic scenes or scenes with drinking, taking drugs or stimulants or a considerable number of scenes showing violence For 16 and over X When the film is naturalistically erotic or shows violence in an ostentatious manner BR-DJCTQ Brazil Department of Justice, Rating, Titles and Qualification Departamento de Justiça, Classificação, Títulos e Qualificação http://www.mj.gov.br/classificacao/ Update 27.07.2009 1 ER Especialmente Recomendado para Crianças e Adolescentes Especially Recommended for Children and Adolescents. This rating means that the film is especially advised for children and adolescents. Contains educational material, and doesn't have any inappropriate content. L Livre para Todos os Públicos This rating means that the film/game can be watched/played by anyone and doesn't have any inappropriate content 10 This film/game is recommended for persons with or over 10 years of age. May contain a little inappropriate language, sexual innuendo, or mild violence. Não Recomendando para Menores de 10 Anos 12 This film/game is recommended for persons with or over 12 years of age. May contain a little inappropriate language, sexual innuendo, or mild violence. Não Recomendando para Menores de 12 Anos 14 This film/game is recommended for persons with or over 14 years of age. May contain inappropriate language, sexual innuendo and/or mild sex with no nudity or the act being explicit shown, violence, mention to drug use. Não Recomendando para Menores de 14 Anos 16 This film/game is recommended for persons with or over 16 years of age. May contain strong language, sexual innuendo and/or mild sex with or without mild nudity, strong violence, drug use. Não Recomendando para Menores de 16 Anos 18 This film/game is forbidden for people under 18 years of age. It may contain strong language, intense sex, strong nudity, strong violence, intense drug use. It is also used to rate pornographic films.. Não Recomendando para Menores de 18 Anos CA-CHVRS Canada Canadian Home Video Rating System http://www.cmpda.ca/jsp/v-rating.jsp Update 27.07.2009 1 G General Suitable for viewing by all ages PG Parental Guidance Parental guidance advised. Theme or content may not be suitable for all children. 14A Suitable for people 14 years of age or older. Those under 14 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 14 where prohibited by law. Parents cautioned. May contain violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes. 18A Suitable for people 18 years of age or older. Persons under 18 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Parents strongly cautioned. Will likely contain explicit violence, frequent coarse language, sexual activity and/or horror. R Restricted Restricted to 18 years and older. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Contents not suitable for minors. Contains frequent sexual activity, brutality/graphic violence, intense horror, and/or other disturbing content. E Exempt Contains material not subject to classification, such as documentaries, nature, travel, music, arts and culture, sports and leisure, educational and instructional information. CA-AFR Canada Alberta Film rating http://www.albertafilmratings.ca/ Update 27.07.2009 1 G General Suitable for viewing by all ages PG Parental Guidance Parental guidance advised. Theme or content may not be suitable for all children. 14A Suitable for people 14 years of age or older. Those under 14 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 14 where prohibited by law. Parents cautioned. May contain violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes. 18A Suitable for people 18 years of age or older. Persons under 18 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Parents strongly cautioned. Will likely contain explicit violence, frequent coarse language, sexual activity and/or horror. R Restricted Restricted to 18 years and older. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Contents not suitable for minors. Contains frequent sexual activity, brutality/graphic violence, intense horror, and/or other disturbing content. A Adult Admittance restricted to persons 18 years of age or older. Content not suitable for minors. Contains predominantly sexually explicit activity. CA-OFRB Canada Ontario Film Review Board http://www.ofrb.gov.on.ca/english/page6.htm Update 27.07.2009 1 G General Suitable for viewing by all ages PG Parental Guidance Parental guidance advised. Theme or content may not be suitable for all children. 14A Suitable for people 14 years of age or older. Those under 14 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 14 where prohibited by law. Parents cautioned. May contain violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes. 18A Suitable for people 18 years of age or older. Persons under 18 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Parents strongly cautioned. Will likely contain explicit violence, frequent coarse language, sexual activity and/or horror. R Restricted Restricted to 18 years and older. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Contents not suitable for minors. Contains frequent sexual activity, brutality/graphic violence, intense horror, and/or other disturbing content. CA-RCQ Canada Regie du cinema du Quebec http://www.rcq.qc.ca/processus.asp Update 27.07.2009 1 G General Le film peut être vu, loué ou acheté sans risque par des personnes de tout âge For all ages 13+ Le film ne peut être vu, acheté ou loué que par des personnes de 13 ans et plus. Les enfants de moins de 13 ans peuvent y avoir accès s’ils sont accompagnés par un adulte. For 13 and older in presence of an adult 16+ Le film ne peut être vu, acheté ou loué que par des personnes de 16 ans et plus. Only for 16 and older 18+ Le film ne peut être vu, acheté ou loué que par des personnes de 18 ans et plus. Only for 18 and older CA-CBSC-CCNR-English and third-languages Canada Ratings Classification for Canadian English-Language and Third-Language Broadcasters http://www.cbsc.ca/english/agvot/englishsystem.php Update 27.07.2009 1 C Children C8 Children over 8 years G General Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family. PG Parental Guidance This programming, while intended for a general audience, may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents/guardians should be aware that there might be content elements which some could consider inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children in the 8-13 age range. 14+ Over 14 Years 18+ Over 18 Years CA-CBSC-CCNR-French Canada Ratings Classification for Canadian French-Language Broadcasters http://www.cbsc.ca/english/agvot/frenchsystem.php Update 27.07.2009 1 G General Le film peut être vu, loué ou acheté sans risque par des personnes de tout âge For all ages 8+ General, non approprié pour jeunes enfants de moins e 8 ans General – Not Suitable for Young Children 13+ Le film ne peut être vu, acheté ou loué que par des personnes de 13 ans et plus. Les enfants de moins de 13 ans peuvent y avoir accès s’ils sont accompagnés par un adulte. For 13 and older in presence of an adult 16+ Le film ne peut être vu, acheté ou loué que par des personnes de 16 ans et plus. Only for 16 and older 18+ Le film ne peut être vu, acheté ou loué que par des personnes de 18 ans et plus. Only for 18 and older CL-ANATEL Chile Asociación Nacional de Televisión National Broadcasting Association rating system http://www.anatel.cl/ Update 27.07.2009 1 I Infantil For all ages I7 Infantil para mayores de 7 años For ages 7 and older I12 Infantil para mayores de 12 años For ages 12 and older F Familiar Shows suitable for all ages, regardless of specific content. R Responsabilidad compartida Shared responsibility - Children accompanied by an adult. A Adulto For adult audiences only (ages 18 or older). Shows that contain explicit language, sex scenes, explicit situations CL-CCC Chile Movie ratings as defined by the Chilean Council of Cinematographic Classification Consejo de Calificacion Cinematografica http://w3app.mineduc.cl/Consejo/index Update 27.07.2009 1 TE Todo expectador All Audiences 14 Mayor de 14 anos Inappropriate for children under 14 18 Mayor de 18 anos Suitable for people aged 18 and over 18/S Suitable for people aged 18 and over with sexually explicit content 18/V Suitable for people aged 18 and over with extreme violence content CN-HK-HKBA Hong-Kong Broadcasting Authority Hong-Kong http://www.hkba.hk/en/doc/code_tvprog_e.pdf Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating PG Parental Guidance Programmes classified "PG" may contain adult themes or concepts but must remain suitable for children to watch under the guidance of a parent or guardian. M Mature Programmes classified "M" are recommended for viewing by grown-up members of the family only. Criteria Violence Language Sex and nudity Sexual Violence Drugs and alcohol Dangerous behaviour Hanging scenes Bad taste and indecency Scenes of extreme suffering and distress Exorcism, psychic or occultic practice and depiction of the supernatural Triad expressions and ceremonies CO Columbia Movie ratings as defined by the Colombian Ministry of Culture http://www.mincultura.gov.co Update 27.07.2009 1 T Todos All Audiences 7 Suitable for people aged 7 and over 12 Suitable for people aged 12 and over 15 Suitable for people aged 15 and over 18 Suitable for people aged 18 and over X Adulto Adult - Pornographic Content DE-FSF Freiwillige Selbskontrolle Fernsehen Altersfreigabe German TV content classification http://www.fsf.de/fsf2/navirechts/glossar/glossar_a_f.htm Update 28.07.2009 1 0 For all ages Ohne Altersbeschränkung 6 No one under 6 years admitted Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren 12 People 12 or older admitted, children between 6 and 11 only when accompanied by parent or legal guardian Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren 16 People 16 or older admitted Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren 18 "No youth admitted", only adults Keine Jugendfreigabe DE-FSK Germany Voluntary Self-Control of the Film Business' rating Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft Altersfreigabe http://www.spio.de Update 28.07.2009 1 FSK 0 For all ages Ohne Altersbeschränkung FSK 6 No one under 6 years admitted Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren FSK 12 People 12 or older admitted, children between 6 and 11 only when accompanied by parent or legal guardian Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren FSK 16 People 16 or older admitted Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren FSK 18 "No youth admitted", only adults Keine Jugendfreigabe DK-MBU Denmark Medieradet for barn och unga - Media Advice for Children and Youths (Denmark) Scheme as defined by the Danish Media Council for Children and Young People http://www.medieradet.dk/ Update 28.07.2009 1 A Approval of the film for general admittance 7 Approval of the film for general admittance, but not recommended for children under the age of 7 11 Approval of the film for admittance of children from the age of 11 15 Approval of the film for admittance of children from the age of 15 DK-DR Denmark Denmark Radio Update Update 28.07.2009 28.07.2009 1 1 Green All ages Yellow Adult supervision Red Adult ES Spain Update 28.07.2009 1 ERI Especial recomendado para la infancia Specially recommended for children under 7 TP Todos los publicos Suitable for the general public 7 For 7 and older 13 For 13 and older 18 For 18 and older EU-PEGI Europe Pan European Game Information http://www.pegionline.eu/en/index/ Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating 3+ Suitable for ages 3 and over. Contains very mild violence or suggestive themes. 7+ These games are the same as Early Childhood ratings but may include content descriptors like mild violence and in a rare case, very mild action violence. 12+ Suitable only for persons of over ages 12 and older. This rating contains mild action violence or suggestive themes and mildly suggestive song lyrics. 16+ This rating is suitable only for persons of 16 years of age or older. Some situations include strong action violence, mild references to gambling, and rude humor. 18+ This rating is suitable only for persons 18 years of age and older with graphic violence, strong sexual content, explicit references to gambling, and vulgar language (spoken and used in song lyrics) Criteria Profanity Discrimination Drugs Fear Sex Violence Gambling FI-VET Finland Valtion elokuvatarkastamo Finnish Board of Film Classification http://www.vet.fi/english/board.html Update 28.07.2009 1 S For all ages K-3 For all ages K-7 For people aged 7 years and above PG Parental Guidance option - children 2 years of age under the K limits may access the show in presence of an accompanying adult K-11 For people aged 11 years and above PG Parental Guidance option - children 2 years of age under the K limits may access the show in presence of an accompanying adult K-13 For people aged 13 years and above PG Parental Guidance option - children 2 years of age under the K limits may access the show in presence of an accompanying adult K-15 For people aged 15 years and above PG Parental Guidance option - children 2 years of age under the K limits may access the show in presence of an accompanying adult K-18 For people aged 18 years and above PG Parental Guidance option - children 2 years of age under the K limits may access the show in presence of an accompanying adult FR-CNC France Centre National de Cinematographie http://www.cnc.fr Update 28.07.2009 1 Tout public For all audiences For all audiences -12 Interdiction de représentation aux moins de douze ans Unsuitable for minors under 12 -16 Interdiction de représentation aux moins de seize ans Unsuitable for minors under 16 -18 Interdiction de représentation aux moins de dix-huit ans, prévoit que cette restriction peut concerner les œuvres qui comportent « des scènes de sexe non simulées ou de très grande violence mais qui, par la manière dont elles sont filmées et la nature du thème traité ne justifient pas » d’un classement X Unsuitable for minors under 18, may apply to works with non-simulated sexual acts or extreme violence, but do not apply to X rating due to the nature of the theme being treated or the way it has been filmed X Programme pour adultes - Contenu de nature pornographie Adult only, pornographic content FR-CSA Conseil Superieur de l'Audiovisuel http://www.csa.fr Update 28.07.2009 1 -10 Pas pour les moins de dix ans Not Recommended for children under 10 -12 Pas pour les moins de douze ans Not Recommended for children under 12 -16 Pas pour les moins de seize ans Not Recommended for children under 16 -18 Pas pour les moins de dix-huit ans, prévoit que cette restriction peut concerner les œuvres qui comportent « des scènes de sexe non simulées ou de très grande violence mais qui, par la manière dont elles sont filmées et la nature du thème traité ne justifient pas » d’un classement X Unsuitable for minors under 18, may apply to works with non-simulated sexual acts or extreme violence, but do not apply to X rating due to the nature of the theme being treated or the way it has been filmed X Adulte - Contenu de nature pornographie Adult, pornographic content GB-BBFC British Board of Film Classification http://www.bbfc.co.uk/ Update 28.07.2009 1 U Suitable for all PG General viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children 12A/12 Suitable for 12 years and older. No 12 year old child may see a 12A film without the presence of an accompanying adult. 15 No one under 15 years of age may see a "15" film or rent or buy a "15" video 18 Suitable only for adults R18 To be supplied only in licensed sex shops or cinemas to adults of not less than 18 years of age IE-IFCO Ireland Irish Film Classification Office http://www.ifco.ie/ Update 28.07.2009 1 G 'A film classified as 'General' should be suitable for children of school going age. PG A film with a 'PG' cert may be watched by unaccompanied children of any age. 12A Films classified in this category are considered to be suitable for those of twelve and upwards. They may also be seen by younger children provided a parent or adult guardian accompanies them. 15A Films classified in this category are considered to be suitable for those of fifteen and upwards. They may also be seen by younger children provided a parent or adult guardian accompanies them. 16 Films classified in this category are considered to be suitable for persons of sixteen or over. Children under this age cannot be admitted to cinemas. 18 Adults only IE-RTE Ireland Irish Film Classification Office http://www.ifco.ie/ Update 28.07.2009 1 GA General Audience Lucht Féachana Ginearálta A programme that would be acceptable to all ages and tastes. CH Children Páistí a programme aimed specifically at children ages 5–10. May contain mild cartoon or fantasy violence. YA Young Adult Ógra a programme aimed at an adolescent audience. That is to say it would not be of great interest to an adult. However, it might deal with issues which affect the teenage and late preteen audience, e.g. relationships, sexual activity, sexuality, soft drugs. Parents and guardians could expect that "YA" programmes might contain such material and may choose to limit their children's access. PS Parental Supervision Treoir Tuismitheora a programme aimed at a mature audience (i.e. It might deal with adult themes, be moderately violent, frightening or contain an occasional swear word.) and the classification label invites parents or guardians to consider restricting children's access. MA Mature Audience Lucht Féachana Lánfhásta Amháin a typical "post-watershed" program which might contain scenes of strong sexual activity and heavy violence, or the dialogue might be profane. IT-RAI Rating used by Radio Televisione Italiana http://www.cero.gr.jp/rating.html Update 27.07.2009 1 Green All audiences allowed Yellow Children allowed, but parental guidance is strongly advised. Red adults only. VM14 No one under the age of 14 admitted JA-CERO Japan Computer Entertainment Rating Organization Tokutei Hieiri Katsudō Hōjin Konpyūta Entāteinmento Rētingu Kikō - 特定非営利活動法人 コンピュータエンターテインメントレーティング機構 http://www.cero.gr.jp/rating.html Update 27.07.2009 1 Rating レーティングマーク A 黒 Black All ages B 緑 Green 12歳以上のみ 12 and over C 青 Blue 15歳以上のみ 15 and over D 橙 Orange 17歳以上のみ 17 and over Z 赤 Red 18歳以上のみ 18 and over Criteria コンテンツアイコン 恋愛 Love セクシャル Sex 暴力 Violence 恐怖 Surnatural 飲酒・喫煙 Alcohol & Tobacco ギャンブル Gambling 犯罪 Murder 麻薬 Drugs 言葉・その他 Strong vocabulary KR-KBS South Korea Scheme as defined by the Korea Broadcasting Station All Suitable for all ages 7 This rating is for programming that may contain material inappropriate for children younger than 7, and parental discretion should be used. 12 This rating is for programs that may contain material inappropriate for those younger than 12, and parental discretion should be used. Usually used for animations that have stronger themes or violence then those designed for childrens, or for reality variety programs that have mild violence, theme, or language. 15 This rating is for programs that contain material that may be inappropriate for children under 15, and that parental discretion should be used. 19 This rating is for programs that are not recommended to those younger than 19. KR-KMRB South Korea Scheme as defined by the Korea Media Rating Board http://www.kmrb.or.kr All Suitable for all ages 12+ Suitable for those aged 12 and over 15+ Suitable for those aged 15 and over Teenager Restricted Unsuitable for those aged under 18 Restricted Suitable for those aged 18 and over MV-NBC Maldives National Bureau of Classification http://nbc.gov.mv/en/classification.htm Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating G General Green Suitable for all ages 12+ Ages 12 and above 15+ Suitable for ages 15 and above 18+ Suitable for ages 18 and above PU For Professional Use Only Criteria Violence Sexual acts Scary Angst Nudity Drugs abuse Harshness of language Religion MX-RTC Mexico Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía http://www.rtc.gob.mx/marcojuridico/acuerdo-02-mar-07.pdf Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating AA Particularly recommended for children under 7 Comprensible para niños menores de 7 años A For all audiences containing no content requiring parent supervision Para todo público. Todos los programas bajo esta clasificación son aptos para todo público y no deben contener elementos inadecuados para que los niños los vean sin la supervisión de personas adultas. B For teenagers (ages 12 and older) and adults Para adolescentes de 12 años en adelante. Son programas aptos para adolescentes y adultos. El material contiene temas o conceptos para adultos, sin embargo es adecuado para que lo vean adolescentes mayores de 12 años. B15 For ages 15 and older preferably in presence of supervising adults No recomendada para menores de 15 años. Aptos para mayores de 15 años. El material clasificado contiene temas o conceptos para adultos, pero sigue siendo adecuado para ser visto por adolescentes, preferentemente con la guía de personas adultas. C For ages 18 and above Para adultos de 18 años en adelante. Programas aptos para mayores de 18 años. D For ages 18 and above, strictly Para Adultos. Programas exclusivamente para mayores de 18 años Criteria Violence Violencia Sexuality Sexualidad Language Lenguaje Adicciones Drugs and aclohol NG-NFVCB Nigeria Natioanl Film and Video Censor Board http://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/ Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating G General The content is considered by the board to be suitable for viewing by persons of all ages. PG Parental Guidance the themes or content of the film may not, in the opinion of the board, be suitable for all children. 12A/12 Suitable for viewing by persons 12 years of age or older but not for children under 12 years of age unless accompanied by an adult 15 Suitable for viewing by persons over 15 years of age 18 Suitable for viewing by persons over 18 years of ages RE not suitable for viewing by persons under 18 years of age with certain sensitvities to classification criteria Criteria Violence Sex Coarse language Strong themes Horror or ritual scenes NL-NICAM The Netherlands Nederlands Institute for the Classification of Audio-visual Media http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/ Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating AL Suitable for all ages Alle leeftijden 6 Not recommended for viewers younger than 6 years Let op met kinderen tot 6 jaar 9 Not recommended for viewers younger than 9 years Let op met kinderen tot 9 jaar 12 Not recommended for viewers younger than 12 years Let op met kinderen tot 12 jaar 16 Movie shops/cinemas aren't allowed to show these movies to people younger than 16 years Let op met kinderen tot 16 jaar Criteria Violence Geweld Sex Seks Scary Angst Discrimination Discriminatie Drugs & alcohol Drugs- en alcoholmisbruik Bad language Grof taalgebruik NO-Medietilsynet-Om_aldersgrenser Norway Scheme as defined by the Medietilsynet http://film.medietilsynet.no/Film/Om_aldersgrenser Update 28.07.2009 1 Alle Tillaten for alle For all 7 7 år (barn ned til 4 år i følgje med føresette) 7 and older or from 4 in presence of an accompanying adult 11 11 år (barn ned til 8 år i følgje med føresette) 11 and older or from 8 in presence of an accompanying adult 15 15 år (unge ned til 12 år i følgje med føresette) 15 and older, not under 12, above 12 in presence of an accompanying adult 18 18 år (absolutt nedre grense) Not under 18 NZ-OFLC New Zealand Office of Film and Literature Classification http://www.censorship.govt.nz/ Update 27.07.2009 1 G General Suitable for general audiences (awarded by the Film and Video Labelling Body and the Office of Film and Literature Classification) PG Parental Guidance Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers (awarded by the Film and Video Labelling Body and the Office of Film and Literature Classification) M Mature Suitable for (but not restricted to) mature audiences 16 years and over (awarded by the Film and Video Labelling Body and the Office of Film and Literature Classification) R13 Suitable to persons 13 years of age and over (awarded by the Office of Film and Literature Classification only) R15 Suitable to persons 15 years of age and over (awarded by the Office of Film and Literature Classification only) R16 Suitable to persons 16 years of age and over (awarded by the Office of Film and Literature Classification only) R18 Suitable to persons 18 years of age and over (awarded by the Office of Film and Literature Classification only) R Restricted Restricted to a particular class of persons, or for particular purposes, or both, specified by the Office of Film and Literature Classification PH-MTRCB Movie and Television Review and Classification Board Lupon sa Pagrerepaso at Pag-uuri ng Sine at Telebisyon http://www.mtrcb.gov.ph/documents/chapteriv.php Update 28.07.2009 1 G General Patronage. All ages admitted. PG-13 Viewers below 13 years old must be accompanied by a parent or an adult. R-13 Only those who are 13 and above may view an “R-13” film. R-18 Only those who are 13 and above may view an “R-13” film. PL-RTP Portugal Scheme as used by the Radio Telewisja Polska http://www.cce.org.pt/CRITERIOS1.htm Update 28.07.2009 1 G For all audiences 7 For persons of age 10 and above. Parental Guidance is suggested. 12 For persons of age 12 and above. Parental Guidance is suggested. 16 For persons of age 16 and above. R Adults only (18 and over) PT-CCE Portugal Scheme as defined by the Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos http://www.cce.org.pt/CRITERIOS1.htm Update 28.07.2009 1 M/4 For persons of age 4 and above os espectáculos de curta duração e de fácil compreensão que não provoquem reacções de pavor e que não colidam com a fantasia e com o sentido lúdico deste nível etário. M/6 For persons of age 6 and above os espectáculos que, pela sua temática ou extensão, não sejam abrangidos pelos critérios fixados para os níveis etários superiores. M/12 For persons of age 12 and above os espectáculos que, pela sua extensão e complexidade, possam provocar nos espectadores de nível etário inferior fadiga excessiva e ou traumatismo psíquico. M/16 For persons of age 16 and above os espectáculos que explorem, em termos excessivos, aspectos da sexualidade e da violência física e psíquica. M/18 For persons of age 18 and above os espectáculos pornográficos e os que explorem formas patológicas de violência física e psíquica. Pornográficos For persons of age 18 and above, sexual content Serão classificados no 1º escalão (hard-core) os espectáculos que apresentem uma descrição ostensiva e insistente de actos sexuais realmente praticados com exibição dos órgãos genitais; Serão classificados no 2º escalão (soft-core) os espectáculos que apresentem uma descrição ostensiva e insistente de actos sexuais simulados. De Qualidade Of quality from an artistic, thematic, pedagogic or technical realisation perspective Os espectáculos que, pelos seus aspectos artístico, temático, pedagógico e técnico mereçam esse atributo. PT-RTP Portugal Scheme as defined by the Radio Televisão Portugal Update 28.07.2009 1 T For all audiences Todos 10 For persons of age 10 and above. Parental Guidance is suggested. 12 For persons of age 12 and above. Parental Guidance is suggested. 16 For persons of age 16 and above. SE-SB Sweden Swedish National Board of Film Censors Statens biografbyrå http://www.statensbiografbyra.se/home.htm Update 28.07.2009 1 Btl Barntillåten Suitable for all ages 7 Suitable for children of at least 7 years of age 11 Suitable for children of at least 11 years of age 15 No one under 15 years of age admitted 18 No one under 18 years of age admitted SG-MDA Singapore Media Development Authority http://www.mda.gov.sg/wms.www/resources.aspx?sid=159 Update 28.07.2009 1 G General Suitable for all ages and audiences PG Parental Guidance Parental supervision is advised NC16 No children below 16 years old M18 Mature 18 for persons 18 years and above R21 Restricted to persons 21 years and above TR-AISS Symbol system for content rating Akıllı İşaretler Sembol Sistemi Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating All Genel izleyici kitlesi Suitable for all ages 7+ 7 yaş ve üzeri için uygun Suitable for children of at least 7 years of age 13+ 13 yaş ve üzeri için uygun Suitable for children of at least 11 years of age 18+ 18 yaş ve üzeri için uygun No one under 15 years of age admitted Criteria Cinsellik içerir Sexual content Şiddet ya da korku içerir Violence Olumsuz örnek oluşturabilecek davranışlar içerir US-ESRB United States Entertainment Software Rating Board scheme http://www.esrb.org/ratings/ratings_guide.jsp Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating EC Titles rated EC (Early Childhood) have content that may be suitable for ages 3 and older. Contains no material that parents would find inappropriate E Titles rated E (Everyone) have content that may be suitable for ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language E10+ Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) have content that may be suitable for ages 10 and older. Titles in this category may contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language and/or minimal suggestive themes T Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humour, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language M Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language AO Titles rated AO (Adults Only) have content that should only be played by persons 18 years and older. Titles in this category may include prolonged scenes of intense violence and/or graphic sexual content and nudity RP Titles listed as RP (Rating Pending) have been submitted to the ESRB and are awaiting final rating. (This symbol appears only in advertising prior to a game's release) Criteria Alcohol Reference Reference to and/or images of alcoholic beverages Animated Blood Discoloured and/or unrealistic depictions of blood Blood Depictions of blood Blood and Gore Depictions of blood or the mutilation of body parts Cartoon Violence Violent actions involving cartoon-like situations and characters. May include violence where a character is unharmed after the action has been inflicted Comic Mischief Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humour Crude Humour Depictions or dialogue involving vulgar antics, including 'bathroom" humour Drug Reference Reference to and/or images of illegal drugs Edutainment Content of product provides user with specific skills development or reinforcement learning within an entertainment setting. Skill development is an integral part of product Fantasy Violence Violent actions of a fantasy nature, involving human or non-human characters in situations easily distinguishable from real life Informational Overall content of product contains data, facts, resource information, reference materials or instructional text Intense Violence Graphic and realistic-looking depictions of physical conflict. May involve extreme and/or realistic blood, gore, weapons and depictions of human injury and death Language Mild to moderate use of profanity Lyrics Mild references to profanity, sexuality, violence, alcohol or drug use in music Mature Humour Depictions or dialogue involving "adult" humour, including sexual references Mild Violence Mild scenes depicting characters in unsafe and/or violent situations Nudity Graphic or prolonged depictions of nudity Partial Nudity Brief and/or mild depictions of nudity Real Gambling Player can gamble, including betting or wagering real cash or currency Sexual Themes Mild to moderate sexual references and/or depictions. May include partial nudity Sexual Violence Depictions of rape or other violent sexual acts Simulated Gambling Player can gamble without betting or wagering real cash or currency Some Adult Assistance May Be Needed Intended for very young ages Strong Language Explicit and/or frequent use of profanity Strong Lyrics Explicit and/or frequent references to profanity, sex, violence, alcohol or drug use in music Strong Sexual Content Graphic references to and/or depictions of sexual behaviour, possibly including nudity Suggestive Themes Mild provocative references or materials Tobacco Reference Reference to and/or images of tobacco products Use of Drugs The consumption or use of illegal drugs Use of Alcohol The consumption of alcoholic beverages Use of Tobacco The consumption of tobacco products Violence Scenes involving aggressive conflict US-MPAA United States Motion Picture Association of America movie rating scheme http://www.mpaa.org/ Update 27.07.2009 1 G General General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental Guidance Parental guidance suggested. Theme or content may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R Restricted Under 17 requires accompyning parent or adult guardian. NC-17 Not one 17 and under admitted. US-RIAA United States Recording Industry Association of America scheme. Scheme for music rating as defined by the Recording Industry Association of America http://www.riaa.com/issues/parents/default.asp Update 28.07.2009 1 Parental Advisory The Parental Advisory is a notice to consumers that recordings identified by this value may contain strong language or depiction of violence, sex or substance abuse. Parental discretion is advised US-TVPG United States The TV Parental Guidelines http://www.tvguidelines.org/ Update 27.07.2009 1 TV-Y All children TV-Y7 Directed to other children above 7 TV-Y7-FV Directed to other children above 7 due to fantasy and violent content TV-G General Audience - All ages admitted TV-PG Parental guidance suggested TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned TV-MA Mature audience only ZA-FPB Film and Publication Board South Africa http://www.fpb.gov.za Update 28.07.2009 1 Rating A All ages PG A category with content that may be disturbing to or inappropriate for children 10M Children under the age of 10 years must be accompanied by an adult 10M-13PG Persons under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult to any filem classfied 13M, while a DVB or VHS or an interactive computer game classfied 13 PG requires Parental Guidance for persons under the age of 13 10 10 years and older only 16 16 years and older only 18 Adults only Criteria D Drug and alocohol abuse L Strong language N Nudity P Biased or prejudiced with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other group identifiable characteristics S Sex V Violence DE-USK Germany UnterhaltungSoftware SebstKontrolle Entertianment and software self control http:/www.usk.de Update 03.08.2010 1 ALL AGES For all ages Ohne Altersbeschränkung 6+ No one under 6 years admitted Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren 12+ People 12 or older admitted, children between 6 and 11 only when accompanied by parent or legal guardian Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren 16+ People 16 or older admitted Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren 18+ "No youth admitted", only adults Keine Jugendfreigabe CZ-Film Czech republic Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating U Suitable for all audiences 12 15 18 E Exempt from classification HU-Film Hungary National Film Office www.nemzetifilmiroda.hu/start_en.html Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating KN suitable for all (category I.) 12 parental guidance suggested for children under 12. (category II.) 16 not suitable for children under 16. (category III.) 18 not suitable for people under 18. (category IV.) X only for adults (category V.) IS-Smais Iceland National Film Office http://www.smais.is/ Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating L Suitable for all 7 Passed only for 7 and older 12 Passed only for 12 and older 14 Passed only for 14 and older 16 Passed only for 16 and older 18 Passed only for 18 and older IN-CFBC India Film Board www.cbfcindia.in Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating U Unrestricted Public Exhibition throughout India, U/A Unrestricted public exhibition with parental guidance for children below the age of 12 A Public exhibition restricted to adults above 18 years only, S Exhibition to restricted audience such as doctors etc. EG-Film Egypt Film Board Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating General Audience Everyone is admitted Adults Only Restricted to audiences aged 18 and above Exempt from classification ES-Film Estonia Film Board Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating Pere Family film L For all audiences MS-6 Younger than 6 Not Recommended MS-12 Younger than 12 Not Recommended K-12 Younger than 12 Prohibited K-14 Younger than 14 Prohibited K-16 Younger than 16 Prohibited K-6 Younger than 6 Prohibited. Commonly know as K-E GR-Film Greece Film Board Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating K Suitable film for everyone, including children. The film does not contain violence, drug abuse, or sexual content. K-13 Suitable film for children over the age of 13. The film may contain mild violence and adult themes. K-17 Suitable film for adults over the age of 17. The film may contain violence, drug abuse, and mild pornographic scenes. An ID card certifying the age is required in all Greek cinemas and DVD rental shops in order to get a cinema ticket or rent a DVD of a "K-17" rated film. This category is legally restricted. E Exempt from classification ID-LSF Indonesia Lembaga Sensor Film http://www.lsf.go.id/film.php?module=home Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating SU (Semua Umur): All ages A (Anak-anak): Children (3–12 years) BO BO (Bimbingan Orangtua): Parental Guidance (parental supervision is recommended for persons under 13 years) R Remaja): Teen (13–15 years and over) D (Dewasa): Mature (17 years and over) LV-NCC Latvia Nacionālais Kino Centrs National Cinema Center http://www.nfc.lv/ Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating U rated for all ages (added in July 2007). 7+ Not recommended until 7 12+ Not recommended until 12 16+ Not recommended until 16 18+ (blue) Not recommended until 18 18+ (red) Prohibited for minors MA-FCB Malaysia Film Censorship Board http://www.nfc.lv/ Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating U General viewing for all ages. PG13 Parental guidance is suggested for viewers under 13 18 For aged 18 and above only MA-BBFC Malta Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating U /Universal) General viewing for all ages. PG (Parental Guidance) Some material may be unsuitable for younger children. Children under the age of 12 are to be accompanied by an adult. 12 Suitable only for persons 12 years and older. No one under this age is admitted. 14 Suitable only for persons 14 years and older. No one under this age is admitted. 16 Suitable only for persons 16 years and older. No one under this age is admitted. 18 Suitable only for persons 18 years and older. No one under this age is admitted. Banned CH Switzerland Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating 0 General viewing for all ages. 7 No one under the age of 7 admitted 10 No one under the age of 10 admitted 12 No one under the age of 12 admitted 14 No one under the age of 14 admitted 16 No one under the age of 16 admitted 18 No one under the age of 18 admitted TH Thailand Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating P Promotional, film is educational and viewing is encouraged for all Thai people.. G Suitable for general audiences 13+ No one under the age of 13 admitted 15+ No one under the age of 15 admitted 18+ No one under the age of 18 admitted 20+ For views over 20 years old only UAB United Arab Emirates Update 03.08.2010 1 Rating G Suitable for general audiences PG-13 Under 13 not admitted unless accompanied by an individual over 13. Some material may not be suitable for children PG15 Under 15 not admitted unless accompanied by an individual over 15. Some material may not be suitable for children 15+ No one under the age of 15 admitted 18+ No one under the age of 18 admitted