Occasionally, video recordings (including DVDs, video games, etc) may contain added value material which raises significant classification issues which did not arise in the main feature. This is particularly likely in circumstances where added value material is classified at a category higher than the feature. For instance, a director’s commentary or blooper reel may contain use of strong language which attracts a ‘15’ category even though the main feature is a ‘PG’ film with no strong language. In such circumstances the Consumer Advice (CA) written for the main feature will not accurately reflect the content of the video recording as a whole.
To avoid customer confusion, if planning to release a video recording containing added value material which raises significant classification issues which did not arise in the main feature and which are not referred to in the CA, it is recommended that distributors take one of the two courses of action set out below:
Request consolidated CA to cover all the content on the video recording. The BBFC will provide this free of charge on receipt of an email to consumeradvice@bbfc.co.uk listing the VFC numbers of the individual video works to be contained on the video recording; or
Qualify the CA as shown below
NB In circumstances where added value material has been classified at a higher category than the main feature, distributors should continue to make this clear through the use of text such as ‘main feature classified PG – added value material classified 15’
Should you have any questions regarding this information please contact the customer helpline on 020 7440 0299 or email helpline@bbfc.co.uk