Edited versions of films have been made available in Singapore, on video, ever since the Board of Film Censors (BFC) introduced the Classify All-Content Policy in August 2008.
An edited version, in this instance, refers to versions of films that may have been edited by the studios, producers or filmmaker. They may also be one of the several versions released in various regions/ areas of the world.
The BFC requires companies that import such versions into Singapore to make it clear that they are, in fact, edited versions. Hence, industry players such as video distributors need to ensure that such information is displayed as part of consumer advice, on the packaging of the relevant videos.
Consumers are encouraged to look out for such consumer advice prior to purchasing a DVD or VCD.
Please click here to example of consumer advice for an edited version of a video.