Films (Classification Ratings) Order 2021

No. S 421

Films Act

(CHAPTER 107)

Films (Classification Ratings)
Order 2021

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 of the Films Act, the Minister for Communications and Information makes the following Order:

Citation and commencement

1.  This Order is the Films (Classification Ratings) Order 2021 and comes into operation on 1 July 2021.

Definitions

2.  In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires —

“alternative classification marking”, for any classification rating, means a character or character and number prescribed by this Order as an alternative classification marking for that classification rating, regardless of font, size, proportion or colour;

“classification marking”, for any classification rating, means all the following prescribed by this Order as a classification marking for that classification rating:

(a) the character or number or both;

(b) the symbol;

(c) the symbol box, being a square, rectangle, circle or other shape;

(d) the colour of the character, number and symbol, and the background of the symbol box.

Classification ratings, etc., for video games

3.  The classification ratings for video games, and their respective classification markings and information, are set out in —

(a) Part 1 of the First Schedule — for video games classified before 1 July 2021 and are distributed before, on or after that date; and

(b) Part 2 of the First Schedule —

(i) for video games classified on or after 1 July 2021; or

(ii) for video games classified before 1 July 2021 and are distributed on or after that date.

Classification ratings, etc., for other films

4.  The classification ratings for films that are not video games, and their respective classification markings, alternative classification markings (if any) and information, are set out in —

(a) Part 1 of the Second Schedule — for films classified before 1 July 2021 and are distributed before, on or after that date or are not distributed;

(b) Part 2 of the Second Schedule — for films classified on or after 1 July 2021 and are not distributed; and

(c) Part 3 of the Second Schedule —

(i) for films classified on or after 1 July 2021 and are distributed on or after that date; or

(ii) for films classified before 1 July 2021 and are distributed on or after that date.

Revocation

5.  The Films (Classification Ratings) Order 2019 (G.N. No. S 340/2019) is revoked.

FIRST SCHEDULE

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Video games

Part 1

	Rating	Classification marking	Information denoted
1.	ADV16		Suitable for individuals who are at least 16 years old.
2.	M18		Restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years old.

Part 2

	Rating	Classification marking	Information denoted
1.	ADV16		Suitable for individuals who are at least 16 years old.
		or
		The diameter of the circle must be at least 1.2 centimetres.
		The black colour must be R:45, G:41, B:38 / C: 65%, M: 66%, Y: 68%, K: 82%.
		The white colour must be R:255, G:255, B:255 / C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
		The font of “ADV” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 14.
		The font of “16” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 20.
2.	M18		Restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years old.
		or
		The rounded rectangle must have a width of at least 2.2 centimetres and a height of least 0.9 centimetres.
		The classification marking must be in orange and white or in black and white.
		The orange colour must be R:255, G:90, B:0 / C: 0%, M: 79%, Y: 100%, K: 0%.
		The black colour must be R:45, G:41, B:38 / C: 65%, M: 66%, Y: 68%, K: 82%.
		The white colour must be R:255, G:255, B:255 / C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
		The font of the alphabet and number must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 25.

SECOND SCHEDULE

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Films that are not video games

Part 1

	Rating	Markings	Information denoted
1.	G	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals of any age.
		Alternative classification marking
2.	PG	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals of any age but parental guidance is recommended for younger individuals.
		Alternative classification marking
3.	PG13	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals who are at least 13 years old but parental guidance is advised for younger individuals.
		Alternative classification marking
4.	NC16	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 16 years old.
		Alternative classification marking
5.	M18	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years old.
		Alternative classification marking
6.	R21	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 21 years old.
		Alternative classification marking

Part 2

	Rating	Markings	Information denoted
1.	G	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals of any age.
2.	PG	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals of any age but parental guidance is recommended for younger individuals.
3.	PG13	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals who are at least 13 years old but parental guidance is advised for younger individuals.
4.	NC16	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 16 years old.
5.	M18	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years old.
6.	R21	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 21 years old.

Part 3

	Rating	Markings	Information denoted
1.	G	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals of any age.
		or
		The diameter of the circle must be at least 1.2 centimetres.
		The classification marking must be in green and white or in black and white.
		The green colour must be R:18, G:173, B:42 / C: 80%, M: 2%, Y: 100%, K: 0%.
		The black colour must be R:45, G:41, B:38 / C: 65%, M: 66%, Y: 68%, K: 82%.
		The white colour must be R:255, G:255, B:255 / C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
		The font of the “G” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 25.
		Alternative classification marking
2.	PG	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals of any age but parental guidance is recommended for younger individuals.
		or
		The diameter of the circle must be at least 1.2 centimetres.
		The classification marking must be in green and white or in black and white.
		The green colour must be R:18, G:173, B:42 / C: 80%, M: 2%, Y: 100%, K: 0%.
		The black colour must be R:45, G:41, B:38 / C: 65%, M: 66%, Y: 68%, K: 82%.
		The white colour must be R:255, G:255, B:255 / C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
		The font of the “PG” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 25.
		Alternative classification marking
3.	PG13	Classification marking	Suitable for individuals who are at least 13 years old but parental guidance is advised for younger individuals.
		or
		The diameter of the circle must be at least 1.2 centimetres.
		The classification marking must be in green and white or in black and white.
		The green colour must be R:18, G:173, B:42 / C: 80%, M: 2%, Y: 100%, K: 0%.
		The black colour must be R:45, G:41, B:38 / C: 65%, M: 66%, Y: 68%, K: 82%.
		The white colour must be R:255, G:255, B:255 / C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
		The font of “PG” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 15.
		The font of “13” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 25.
		Alternative classification marking
4.	NC16	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 16 years old.
		or
		The rounded rectangle must have a width of at least 2.2 centimetres and a height of at least 0.9 centimetres.
		The classification marking must be in orange and white or in black and white.
		The orange colour must be R:255, G:90, B:0 / C: 0%, M: 79%, Y: 100%, K: 0%.
		The black colour must be R:45, G:41, B:38 / C: 65%, M: 66%, Y: 68%, K: 82%.
		The white colour must be R:255, G:255, B:255 / C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
		The font of the “NC16” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 25.
		Alternative classification marking
5.	M18	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 18 years old.
		or
		The rounded rectangle must have a width of at least 2.2 centimetres and a height of at least 0.9 centimetres.
		The classification marking must be in orange and white or in black and white.
		The orange colour must be R:255, G:90, B:0 / C: 0%, M: 79%, Y: 100%, K: 0%.
		The black colour must be R:45, G:41, B:38 / C: 65%, M: 66%, Y: 68%, K: 82%.
		The white colour must be R:255, G:255, B:255 / C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
		The font of the “M18” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 25.
		Alternative classification marking
6.	R21	Classification marking	Restricted to individuals who are at least 21 years old.
		or
		The rounded rectangle must have a width of at least 2.2 centimetres and a height of at least 0.9 centimetres.
		The classification marking must be in orange and white or in black and white.
		The orange colour must be R:255, G:90, B:0 / C: 0%, M: 79%, Y: 100%, K: 0%.
		The black colour must be R:45, G:41, B:38 / C: 65%, M: 66%, Y: 68%, K: 82%.
		The white colour must be R:255, G:255, B:255 / C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
		The font of the “R21” must be Myriad Pro Bold, minimum font size 25.
		Alternative classification marking

Made on 28 June 2021.

YONG YING-I

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Communications
and Information,
Singapore.

[CRN.0001.200002; AG/LEGIS/SL/107/2020/3 Vol. 1]