'U' - Universal - All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children
'PG' - Parental Guidance - All ages admitted, but certain scenes mat be unsuitable for children under 8.
'12A' - 12A - For Cinemas Only. Films are not suitable to very young people, and people under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who is over 18 years old. Films under this category can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, commonly used milder swear words, and moderate violence/sex references.
'12' - 12 - Home Media Only. 12A rated films in the cinema are given a '12' classification for their home media version on DVD/VHS video, unless extra material has been added that requires a higher rating. Nobody under 12 can buy or rent a 12-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray disc, UMD or games. Films in this category may include infrequent drugs, infrequent use of strong language, brief nudity, discreet sexual activity and moderate violence.
'15' - 15 - Nobody under 15 can buy and rent home media products, or admitted into the cinema showing of the film. Films under this certification can contain adult themes, hard drugs, strong words, moderate-strong violence/sex references, and mild non-detailed sexual activity.
'18' - 18 - Only adults are admitted into the cinema showing of the film, and only adults can buy or rent the film through home media products. Films under this certification do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with strong sexual activity is also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context.
'R18' - Restricted 18 - Can only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops. Films under this category have material the BBFC does not allow for its '18' rating, thus the violence and sexual activity will be stronger in R18-rated VHS', DVDs, and films than those rated '18', however there is a range of material that is often
cut from the R18 rating. More cuts are demanded in this category than any other category.
