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title: "NOG 30. Pornography"
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last_updated: "2024-04-11T15:44:39.010Z"
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# NOG 30. Pornography

#### Definition

“Behind mandatory restricted access on adult entertainment channels” is interpreted with reference to rule 1.18 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

“R-18 material” is classified as such by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC): the BBFC’s definition of the R-18 category appears on its website [(www.bbfc.co.uk)](http://www.bbfc.co.uk/). The BBFC is responsible for classifying “video works”, which are defined by, and subject to restriction under, the Video Recordings Act 1984.

#### **Rules**

**30.1 Radio Central Copy Clearance** – Advertisements for products coming within the recognised character of pornography may be broadcast only if they are centrally cleared.

**30.2** Radio advertisements for R18-rated material are not permitted.

**30.3** Television only – Advertisements for products coming within the recognised character of pornography are permitted behind mandatory restricted access on adult entertainment channels only.

1.  **30.3.1** Television only – Advertisements must not feature R18-rated material or its
2.  **30.3.2** Television only – Advertisements permitted under rules 30.3 and 30.3.1 must not feature material that comes within the recognised character of pornography before 10.00pm or after 5.30am.