Supported content-rating boards
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The ContentRestrictions API supports these rating boards.
Important This topic refers specifically to the ContentRestrictions API. For info about the age rating process used when submitting apps to the Windows Store, see Age ratings.
- ACMA - Australian Communications and Media Authority
- AGCOM - Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni
- BAMID - Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, Ministry of Culture
- BBFC - British Board of Film Classification
- BMUKK - Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Culture
- CBFC - Central Board of Film Certification
- CBSC - Canadian TV Classification System
- CERO - Computer Entertainment Rating Organization
- CHVRS - Canadian Home Video Rating System
- CNS - Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée
- COB - Classification Operations Board
- CSA BE - Conseil Superieur De L'Audiovisuel BE
- CSA FR - Conseil Superieur De L'Audiovisuel FR
- CSRR - Computer Software Rating Regulation
- DJCTQ - Departamento de Justiça, Classificação, Títulos e Qualificação
- EIRIN - Film Classification and Rating Committee
- ESRB - Entertainment Software Rating Board
- FPB - Film and Publication Board
- GMCS - Gabinete Para Os Meios De Comunicacao Social
- GRB - Game Rating Board
- ICAA - Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
- IFCO - Irish Film Classification Office
- IGAC - Inspecção Geral das Actividades Culturais
- INCAA - Instituto Nacional de Cine y Artes Audiovisuales
- KKD - Klasifikace Kinematografických Děl
- KMRB - Korea Media Rating Board
- KPI - Komisi Penyiaran Indonesia
- KRRIT - Krajowa Rada Radiofonll I I Telewizjl
- LSF - Lembaga Sensor Film
- MDA - Media Development Authority
- MIC - Ministry of Information and Culture
- MINEDUC - Ministerio de Educacion
- MMC - Mediakasvatus- ja kuvaohjelmakeskuksen
- MKSR - Ministerstvo kultúry Slovenskej Republiky
- MPAA - Motion Picture Association of America
- NCC - Department of Content Affairs, National Communications Commission
- NICAM - Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media
- NMA - Norwegian Media Authority
- NMHH - Nemzeti Média- és Hírközlési Hatóság
- OFLC - Office of Film and Literature Classification
- OFLC-NZ - Office of Film and Literature Classification
- OFCA - Office of the Communications Authority
- OFNAA - Office for Film Newspaper and Article Administration
- PCBP - Russian Age Rating System
- PEGI - Pan European Game Information
- RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America
- RTC - Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía
- RTUK - Radyo ve Televizyon Üst Kurulu
- RVR - Rada Pre Vysielabie a Retransmisiu
- SETSI - Secretaría de Estado de Telecomunicaciones y para la Sociedad de la Información
- SMC - Statens medieråd
- THGM - Telif Hakları Genel Müdürlüğü
- TVPG - TV Parental Guidelines System
- USK - Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle (Entertainment Software Self-Regulation)
This table lists ratings supported by ContentRestrictions API (by region and content type). For the General content category, use Store age ratings for all regions. For the Music category, use Store age ratings for all regions except US. For US music content, use RIAA ratings Edited and Explicit.
Note The ratings in this table are provided for informational purposes only. For rating monikers to be used in the ContentRestrictions API, refer to the Rating JSON file.
| Region | Game ratings | App ratings | Movie ratings | TV ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina (AR) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
INCAA
All ages, Ages 13 and up, Ages 16 and up, Ages 18 and up |
INCAA
All ages, Ages 13 and up, Ages 16 and up, Ages 18 and up |
| Australia (AU) | COB-AU
General, Parental Guidance, Mature, Mature/Adult, Restricted to 18+ |
COB-AU
General, Parental Guidance, Mature, Mature/Adult, Restricted to 18+ |
OFLC
Exempt, General, Parental Guidance, Mature, Mature/Adult, Restricted to 18+ |
ACMA
General, Pre-school, Children, Parental Guidance, Mature, Mature/Adult, AV15, Restricted to 18+ |
| Austria (AT) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
BMUKK
All ages, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 |
BMUKK
All ages, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19 |
| Belgium (BE) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
CSA BE
10, 12, 16, 18 |
CSA BE
10, 12, 16, 18 |
| Brazil (BR) | DJCTQ
All ages, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 |
DYCTQ
All ages, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 |
DYCTQ
All ages, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 |
DJCTQ
All ages, Children and adolescents, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 |
| Canada (CA) | ESRB
Early Childhood, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature, Adults only |
ESRB
Early Childhood, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature, Adults only |
CHVRS
General Audience, Parental Guidance , 14 accompaniment, 18 accompaniment, Restricted, Adults only |
CBSC
Exempt, General Audience, All Children, Children 8+, Parental Guidance, 14+, 18+ |
| Chile (CL) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
MINEDUC
All ages, 14+, 18+ |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Colombia (CO) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
MOC
All ages, 14+, 18+ |
MOC
Child, Family, Teenager, Adult |
| Czech Republic (CZ) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
KKD
All ages, 12, 15, 18 |
CTV
All ages, Adults only |
| Denmark (DK) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
MCC
All ages, 7, 11, 15 |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Egypt (EG) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
Ministry of Media and Culture
12, 16 |
Ministry of Media and Culture
12, 16 |
| Finland (FI) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
MMC
All ages, 7, 12, 16, 18 |
MMC
All ages, 7, 12, 16, 18 |
| France (FR) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
CSA FR
10, 12, 16, 18 CNS Everyone, 12, 16, 18 |
CSA FR
10, 12, 16, 18 |
| Germany (DE) | USK
Everyone, 6+, 12+, 16+, No Youth |
USK
Everyone, 6+, 12+, 16+, No Youth |
FSK
Everyone, 6, 12, 16, No Youth, SPIO/JK |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Greece (GR) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
ESR
All ages, 10+, 12+, 15+, 18+ |
ESR
All ages, 10+, 12+, 15+, 18+ |
| Hong Kong (HK) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
OFNAA
All ages, 6+, 12+, 18+ |
OFCA
General, Parental Guidance, Mature |
| Hungary (HU) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
NMHH
0, 0E, 6, 6E, 12, 12E, 16, 16E, 18, 18E, X |
NMHH
Child Friendly, 6, 12, 16, 18, Only for adults |
| India (IN) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
CBFC
U, UA, A |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Indonesia (ID) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
LSF
SU, A, BO-A, BO, R, D |
KPI
SU, P, A, R, D |
| Ireland (IE) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
IFCO
General, Parental Guidance, 12A, 15A, 16, 18 |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Italy (IT) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
AGCOM
All ages, Restricted 14+, Restricted 18+ |
AGCOM
Suitable for Minors, Parental Guidance, Adults only |
| Japan (JP) | CERO
All ages, 12+, 15+, 17+, 18+ |
CERO
All ages, 12+, 15+, 17+, 18+ |
EIRIN
General, Parental Guidance 12+, Restricted 15+, Restricted 18+ |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Republic of Korea (KR) | GRB
All ages, 12+, 15+, 18+ |
GRB
All ages, 12+, 15+, 18+ |
KMRB
All, 12+, 15+, Minors restricted |
KMRB
All, 7+, 12+, 15+, 19+ |
| Mexico (MX) | ESRB
Early Childhood, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature, Adults only |
ESRB
Early Childhood, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature, Adults only |
RTC
All Children, Children 7+, Children 12+, Children 15+, Adults 18+, Adults 19+ |
RTC
All Children, Children 7+, Children 12+, Children 15+, Adults 18+, Adults 19+ |
| Netherlands (NL) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
NICAM
All ages, 6, 9, 12, 16 |
NICAM
All ages, 6, 9, 12, 16 |
| New Zealand (NZ) | OFLC-NZ
General – Unrestricted, Parental Guidance – Unrestricted, R13 – Restricted, R15 – Restricted, Mature – Unrestricted, R18 – Restricted, Restricted |
OFLC-NZ
General – Unrestricted, Parental Guidance – Unrestricted, R13 – Restricted, R15 – Restricted, Mature – Unrestricted, R18 – Restricted, Restricted |
OFLC-NZ
General – Unrestricted, Parental Guidance – Unrestricted, R13 – Restricted, R15 – Restricted, Mature – Unrestricted, R18 – Restricted, Restricted |
OFLC-NZ
General – Unrestricted, Parental Guidance – Unrestricted, Mature – Unrestricted, R18 – Restricted |
| Norway (NO) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
NMA
All ages, Children 7+, Children 11+, Children 15+, Adults only |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Poland (PL) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
KRRIT
All ages, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Portugal (PT) | PEGI-PT
4+, 6+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI-PT
4+, 6+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
IGAC
M/4, M/6, M/12, M/16, M/18 |
GMCS
All ages, 10, 12, 16 |
| Russia (RU) | PCBP
All ages, 6+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PCBP
All ages, 6+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PCBP
All ages, 6+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PCBP
All ages, 6+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Singapore (SG) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
MDA
General, Parental Guidance, Parental Guidance 13, No children under 16, Mature 18, Restricted 21 |
MDA
Parental Guidance, Parental Guidance 13, No children under 16, Mature 18 |
| Slovakia (SK) | PEGI
3+,7+,12+,16+,18+ |
PEGI
3+,7+,12+,16+,18+ |
MKSR
All ages, Children 7+, Parental Guidance Children 7+, Children 12+, Parental Guidance Children 12+, Children 15+, Adults only |
RVR
All ages, Children 7+, Parental Guidance Children 7+, Children 12+, Parental Guidance Children 12+, Children 15+, Adults only |
| South Africa (ZA) | FPB
Parental Guidance all Children, Parental Guidance Children 7+, Children 10+, Parental Guidance Children 10+, Children 13+, Persons 16+, Persons 18+ PEGI 3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
FPB
Parental Guidance all Children, Parental Guidance Children 7+, Children 10+, Parental Guidance Children 10+, Children 13+, Persons 16+, Persons 18+ PEGI 3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
FPB
All ages, Parental Guidance all Children, Parental Guidance Children 7+, Children 10+, Parental Guidance Children 10+, Children 13+, Persons 16+, Persons 18+, 18x, 18xx |
FPB
All ages, Parental Guidance all Children, Parental Guidance Children 7+, Children 10+, Parental Guidance Children 10+, Children 13+, Persons 16+, Persons 18+, 18x, 18xx |
| Spain (ES) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
ICAA
All Children, All ages, 7, 12, 16, 18, x |
SETSI
All Children, All ages, 7, 12, 16, 18, x |
| Sweden (SE) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
SMC
All ages, 7, 11, 15 |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| Taiwan (TW) | CSRR
General, Protected, Parental Guidance Age 12, Parental Guidance Age 15, Restricted |
CSRR
General, Protected, Parental Guidance Age 12, Parental Guidance Age 15, Restricted |
BAMID
General, Protected, Parental Guidance, Restricted |
NCC
General, Protected, Parental Guidance, Restricted |
| Turkey (TR) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
THGM
General, 7A, 7+, 13A, 13+, 15A, 15+, 18+ |
RTUK
General, 7+, 13+, 18+ |
| United Arab Emirates (AE) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
MIC
General, Parental Guidance 13, Parental Guidance 15, 15+, 18+ |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| United Kingdom (GB) | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
BBFC
Universal Children, Universal, Parental Guidance, 12, 15, 18 ,R18 |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
| United States (US) | ESRB
Early Childhood, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature, Adults only |
ESRB
Early Childhood, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature, Adults only |
MPAA
General, Parental Guidance, Parental Guidance 13, Restricted, No children under 17 |
TVPG
General, All Children, Older Children, Older Children – Fantasy violence, Parental Guidance, Parents Strongly Cautioned, Mature Audience only |
| The rest of the world | PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
PEGI
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |
Store age ratings
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+ |