Media Classification Board of Pacifica

The Media Classification Board of Pacifica, known as the MCBF, is an organization that assigns ratings to all programmes and films released in Pacifica. It was created as a subsidiary of the Commission of Communications in 1953 to assess film and radio content. It later extended to television once the Code of Ethics was declared unconstitutional in 1968.

For video games, the ESRB is used instead (with the depictions translated into other languages for Pacifican audiences). All content released must carry a rating prior to its advertisement and release in Pacifica. Restricted content bought by certain ages without parental supervision are liable to a fine and/or disciplinary action.

Regular
The time where each programme with a certain rating could air depends on the use of the television channel. Prior to standard digital on-screen graphics, the rating was usually shown before the beginning of a programme with some kind of description. As of 1999, this only applies to "14+" and "18+" content, though it could occasionally apply to PG-rated content as well.

Television

 * Most episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants are rated "G", though some could end up with a "PG" rating instead.
 * Every episode of South Park typically has a 14+ or 18+ rating.
 * Episodes of The Simpsons would have a "PG" rating or occasionally a "14+" rating.

Film

 * Deadpool would end up with an "M" rating.