How should classification markings appear on computer games?
Computer games that are sold, hired or demonstrated must display the classification markings and consumer advice relevant to the computer game on the container, wrapping or casing. It is an offence to sell or hire a computer game with a marking that indicates or suggests the film has been classified when it has not, or with a marking that indicates or suggests it has a different classification to that determined by the Classification Board. The requirements are summarised on the Classification Markings page. The Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007 prescribes the classification markings and how they are to be displayed on product and advertising. The markings came into effect on 26 May 2005 and apply to films and computer games classified after this date. Computer games classified before 26 May 2005 can continue to use the old classification markings however the new markings can be used if these are preferred.
