Ikärajat
Ikärajat (age ratings) are classifications assigned to media content and products to indicate suitable age groups and help prevent exposure of minors to inappropriate material. They are used by regulators, broadcasters, cinemas, retailers and online platforms to guide access, with enforcement ranging from admission checks to age gating on digital storefronts. In practice, ikärajat can be legal requirements in some contexts and voluntary industry norms in others, varying by country and medium.
The main domains include film and television, video games, literature, and online content. Classifications are typically
In Finland, film age classifications are known as elokuvien ikärajoitus and are managed by national authorities.
Video games in Finland generally follow the PEGI system, with age categories 3, 7, 12, 16 and
Ikärajat are subject to ongoing debate, balancing freedom of expression with protection of minors, and they