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Firework Regulations


The fireworks regulations determine the safety, supply and use of fireworks throughout the year.

Fireworks Regulations 2004

A comprehensive package of new measures made under the Fireworks Act 2003 designed to tackle the anti-social use of fireworks through the regulation of both use and supply. These Regulations introduce a number of limited prohibitions on the importation, sale, possession and use of fireworks late at night.

Fireworks Regulations 2004 

The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010

This legislation prohibits the sale of certain fireworks, places restrictions on those fireworks permitted to be sold and restricts their sale to persons over the age of 18. These measures are designed to promote consumer safety.

The Pyrotechnic Articles Safety Regulations 2010

Fireworks resources

Firework safety leaflets and materials are available from the fireworks section of our publications site.