Non-Statutory Ratings Symbols - Packaging

Some retail products may include discs or tapes containing material classified by the BBFC together with other material (eg printed matter, exempt video works, food) which does not require classification under the Video Recordings Act 1984. If the material which is not classified by the BBFC contains elements about which the manufacturer/distributor wants to warn consumers, then such a warning should take the form of a simple written message. The appearance of any symbol implying an alternative classification for the product would be contrary to the intent of the Video Recordings (Labelling) Regulations 1985.

In such instances we advise it is best practice to add a note to the packaging along the following lines;

'Non-video/DVD content is considered suitable for ages of {age} and upwards.'