France
French Television Ratings, as advised by Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel (CSA):
- If no rating appears, it is most likely appropriate for all ages.
- Déconseillé aux moins de 10 ans (Not recommended for children under 10): This image is shown at the beginning of the program and after every break. It is translucent. It disappears after a few moments, not allowed in children's television series.
- Déconseillé aux moins de 12 ans (Not recommended for children under 12): This image is shown at the beginning of the program and after every break. It is translucent. The round "-12" logo is shown for the whole duration of the show, not allowed air before 22.00/10.00 pm (Some channels and programs are subject to exception).
- Déconseillé aux moins de 16 ans (Not recommended for children under 16): This image is shown at the beginning of the program and after every break. It is translucent. The round "-16" logo is shown for the whole duration of the show, not allowed air before 22.30/10.30 pm (Some channels and programs are subject to exception).
- Déconseillé aux moins de 18 ans (Not recommended for persons under 18): This image is shown at the beginning of the program and after every break. It is translucent. The round "-18" logo is shown for the whole duration of the show, allowed between midnight and 5 am and only in some channels. The access to these programs is locked by a personal password.
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