# Central Board of Film Certification issues new guidelines after nearly 35 years

- Published: 2026-09-18T11:32:30.186Z
- Updated: 2026-09-20T10:00:02.174Z
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- Involves: CBFC Certification Guidelines, Central Board of Film Certification, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Illicit Narcotics Destroy Health and Guarantees Imprisonment. Say No to Drugs., Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, OTT platforms, Shashi Shekhar Vempati, UA 7+, UA 13+ and UA 16+ age markers, age-based parental guidance categories U/A 7, U/A 13 and U/A 16, amended guidelines, anti-drug warning: "Illicit Narcotics Destroy Health and Guarantees Imprisonment. Say No to Drugs.", guidelines in December 1991

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- 2026-09-18T11:32:30.186Z - Hindustan Times: [Central Board of Film Certification issues new guidelines after nearly 35 years](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/central-board-of-film-certification-issues-new-guidelines-after-nearly-35-years-101789727870387.html)
- 2026-09-20T10:00:02.174Z - LiveMint: [CBFC Certification: ‘Say No to Drugs’ warning made part of Centre's film certification guidelines | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cbfc-certification-say-no-to-drugs-warning-made-part-of-centres-film-certification-guidelines-11789895330611.html)

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