2. British Board of Film
Classification (BBFC)
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an
independent body which was originally established by
the film industry in 1912. Local Authorities were made
responsible for what was shown in cinemas and from
early on accepted the decisions of the BBFC. There
are obvious benefits to both Local Authorities and the
film industry in having a central but independent body
bring consistency to the classification process and
accept responsibility for decisions.
Source: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/faqs/2010/05/what-is-the-bbfc-what-gives-the-bbfc-the-right-to-classify-what-people-watch-2/
3. British Video Association
The BVA was established 30 years ago to represent
the interests of publishers and rights owners of pre-
recorded video entertainment. Today, around 8,000
titles are released every year in the UK, on DVD, Blu-
ray Discs and 3D Blu-ray Discs through to Digital TV-
based and web-based internet services, available to
rent or to own on portable devices and for home
consumption.
Source: http://www.bva.org.uk/about-us
4. Film Distributors Association
Film Distributors' Association Ltd. (FDA) is the trade body for
theatrical film distributors in the UK - the companies that release
films for UK cinema audiences. Originally established in
London in 1915, FDA liaises and works with many individuals,
companies and organisations. FDA's Council, or board,
comprising a senior representative of each member company,
normally meets six times a year and considers only matters of
generic interest to film distributors.
Source: http://www.launchingfilms.com/about-us
5. Video Standards Council
(VSC)
The VSC was established in 1989 as a non-profit making body
set-up to develop and oversee a Code of Practice designed to
promote high standards within the video industry. The Code has
subsequently been expanded to promote high standards within
the computer games industry. Pre-recorded videos, DVD's and
computer games bring entertainment, pleasure and enjoyment
to many millions of people but they are also a very powerful
means of communication.
Source: http://www.videostandards.org.uk/VSC/
6. Office for Communication
(Ofcom)
Ofcom is the communications regulator.
We regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms,
mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless
devices operate.
We make sure that people in the UK get the best from their
communications services and are protected from scams and
sharp practices, while ensuring that competition can thrive.
Ofcom operates under the Communications Act 2003. This
detailed Act of Parliament spells out exactly what Ofcom should
do – we can do no more or no less than is spelt out in the Act.
Source: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/what-is-ofcom/
7. Trading Standards Central
The Trading Standards Institute is a professional membership
association formed in 1881. It represents trading standards
professionals in the UK and overseas - in local authorities, the
business and consumer sectors and in central government.
It exists to promote and protect the success of a modern vibrant
economy, and to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of
citizens by enhancing the professionalism of members in
support of empowering consumers, encouraging honest
business and targeting rogue traders.
Source: http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/ourorganisation.cfm?frmAlias=/ourorganisation/
8. Press Complaints
Commission (PCC)
The PCC is an independent self-regulatory body
which deals with complaints about the editorial
content of newspapers and magazines (and their
websites). We keep industry standards high by
training journalists and editors, and work pro-actively
behind the scenes to prevent harassment and media
intrusion. We can provide pre-publication advice to
journalists and the public and have published advice
on dealing with media attention after a death.
Source: http://www.pcc.org.uk/
9. Advertising Standards
Authority(ASA).
The Advertising Standards Authority is the UK’s
independent regulator of advertising across all media.
We apply the Advertising Codes, which are written by
the Committees of Advertising Practice. Our work
includes acting on complaints and proactively
checking the media to take action against misleading,
harmful or offensive advertisements.
Source: http://www.asa.org.uk/About-ASA.aspx
