BBFC

BBFC : stands for The British Board Film classifcation orginally know as British Board of film censors which is a non  governmental organization.

The BBFC are able to put age restriction on films,videos etc to protect vulnerable viewers and society from viewing inapporiate, harmful scenes in film .BBFC provides media industries with the security and confidence of cost-effective, publicly trusted regulation and help to protect providers of moving image content from inadvertent breaches of UK law.

Examples of age restrictions :

Suitable for 12 years and over- This is given when the film is a suitable content for 12 and over . However the content might have  materials that parents will find unsuitable . The 12A category only exists for cinema films, If 12 you are 12 and below you are not allowed in the cinema without been accompained by an adult.