Sancratosian Registry of Content Rating

Registry of Content Rating of Sancratosia
Repertorio de gradi de contenida (Lingua Franca Nova)
Agency overview
Formed	12 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Type	Content Rating Organisation
Jurisdiction	Government Council of Sancratosia
Headquarters	Sancratosia
Minister responsible	Vacant, Minister of Society;
Parent department	Department of Culture
Website	sancratosia.org

The Registry of Content Rating of Sancratosia (Lingua Franca Nova: Repertorio de gradi de contenida de Sancratosia) is the governmental agency responsible for content rating in the Principality of Sancratosia. It operates under the administrative oversight of the Ministry of Society under the Department of Culture.

Rating system

The Sancratosian Registry of Content Rating assesses all works intended for publication and distribution, including films, television programs, and video games. The agency assigns ratings without editing the content itself; ratings are based on the versions provided by the production companies. Unrated works, typically those containing inhumane elements such as sexual exploitation, cannot be distributed in any format.

Classifications

Sancratosia employs a unified classification system with age restrictions applicable across various media. Depending on the medium, the classification may include different labels or pictograms.

Film classifications

Film classifications apply to cinema projections and the sale of film materials. Ratings from "PA" to "18" may include additional indications.

Rating Label	Description
PJ	PJ / Publica jeneral May be viewed, rented or purchased by persons of all ages.
PA	PA / Publica avertida May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 10 years of age and over. Children under 10 may be admitted to a public showing but only if accompanied by an adult.
12	12 / Des-du May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 12 years of age and over. Children under 12 may be admitted to a public showing but only if accompanied by an adult.
16	16 / Des-ses May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 16 years of age and over.
18	18 / Des-oto May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 18 years of age and over.
P	P / Pornografia May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 18 years of age and over. Retailers are required to place materials out of the reach of minors, in a separate room.
E	E / Esenta Works that are exempted are usually educational, pedagogical works, sport and physical exercise programs or promotional materials.

Television classifications

Pictograms used on television content.

Television classifications apply to all programs. Pictograms indicating the classification are displayed throughout the broadcast, except for programs rated "General Public." Some classifications impose specific broadcasting restrictions. Live broadcasts, such as newscasts or sporting events, are generally classified as "General Public," and broadcasters often practice self-censorship.

There are five categories:

General public

Can be broadcast at all times.

Not advised to people under the age of 10

Can be broadcast at all times except in youth programs reserved slots.

Not advised to people under the age of 12

Cannot be broadcast before 20h30.

Not advised to people under the age of 16

Cannot be broadcast before 22h00.

Not advised to people under the age of 18

Cannot be broadcast before midnight or after 05h00 except on adult channels.
Can only be broadcast on channels which does not broadcast youth programs.

When released on home media, television classifications are subject to specific purchasing restrictions.

Video game classifications

Video game classifications follow the guidelines of the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC).

Comparison

White – No restrictions: Suitable for all ages / Aimed at young audiences / Exempt / Not rated / No applicable rating.
Yellow – No restrictions: Parental guidance is suggested for designated age range.
Purple – No restrictions: Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted.
Red – Restricted: Parental accompaniment required for younger audiences.
Black – Prohibitive: Exclusively for older audience / Restricted to licensed premises / Purchase age-restricted / Banned.

Classifications/Age	0/1	3	7	10	12	16	18+	Other
Films	PJ			PA	12	16	18	E
Films	PJ			PA	12	16	P	E
Television	PJ			10	12	16	18	N/A
Video games	N/A	3+	7+		12+	16+	18+	N/A

Former system

The former content rating system was in use from its inception in 2022 until 2024. Initially, Sancratosia's rating system was based on Quebec's Régie du cinéma rating system, with some modifications. The main differences included the exclusion of complementary indications used in Quebec. Instead, two unique categories were created: the "8" rating, equivalent to Quebec's "Général" with "Déconseillé aux jeunes enfants", and the "P" rating, equivalent to Quebec's "18 ans et plus" with "Sexualité explicite".

Rating Label	Description	Québec's correspondance
J	Jeneral (General Rating) May be viewed, rented or purchased by persons of all ages.	Visa général
8	8 / Oto (8 years and over) May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 8 years of age and over. Children under 8 may be admitted to a public showing but only if accompanied by an adult.	Visa général + Déconseillé aux jeunes enfants
13	13 / Des-tres (13 years and over) May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 13 years of age and over. Children under 13 may be admitted to a public showing but only if accompanied by an adult.	13 ans et plus
16	16 / Des-ses (16 years and over) May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 16 years of age and over.	16 ans et plus
18	18 / Des-oto (18 years and over) May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 18 years of age and over.	18 ans et plus
P	P / Pornografia (Pornographic content) May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 18 years of age and over. Retailers are required to place materials out of the reach of minors, in a separate room.	18 ans et plus + Sexualité explicite
E	E / Esenta (Exempt) Works that are exempted are usually educational, pedagogical works, sport and physical exercise programs or promotional materials.	No equivalence
N	N / Noncategorida (Not Categorized) Works that are not categorized are restricted in Sancratosia.	No equivalence

Notes and References

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References

External links

Page about culture on the official website of the Principality of Sancratosia