Under section 13 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 it is an offence to supply or offer to supply a video recording not complying with the Video Recordings (labelling) regulations 1985.

The Video Packaging Review Committee (VPRC) is a voluntary scheme of self-regulation by the industry which regulates the sleeve of DVDs/Blu-rays. A distributor, submitting for the first time, is automatically entered into the scheme but they may choose to withdraw from it at any time. Video works submitted by members of the scheme are not classified until packaging for that work has been approved by the VPRC. Approved packaging carries the VPRC logo. Customers wishing to opt out of the scheme should email helpline@bbfc.co.uk.