- Their goal was to establish a certain identity for the interactive leisure software industry across the European community.
- ELSPA is a gateway to Europe it works to protect, promote and provide for the interests of all its members as well as addressing issue that affect the industry as a whole.
- Additionally, the organisation commission retail research outfit chart- track to produce weekly, monthly, quarter and annual Uk videogame sales.
-In 1994 ELSPA was responsible for introducing the video game ratings to the UK.
- The first voluntary age rating system for any entertainment has been very successful.
- During its time over 95% of all leisure software products complied with the ELSPA.
- Over 60% of all games given an ELSPA rating by the video standards council were rated as suitable for all ages.
- In October 2002 the interactive software federation of Europe announced a voluntary rating system to be used across Europe.
