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BERR | Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory reform

"Fireworks Be Safe Not Sorry" poster Children jumping with fireworks in background
Mixed Fireworks and display boxes
 Woman with firework in background

 

  • All fireworks not intended for supply to the general public (category 4) must be marked to this effect.

 

Information for Firework Suppliers

 

Legislation is in place affecting the import, sale and use of fireworks. Make sure you know how it affects you.

 

The law says...

 

Changes to the law mean that...

 

  • Importers must supply information at the point of entry to ensure that fireworks are legally stored and distributed. This information should be given to Customs and Excise and will then be sent to the relevant authorities responsible for storage licences so they can check on deliveries.
  • Licensing authorities can ask to see information relating to transactions of fireworks exceeding 50kg of net explosive content.
  • All fireworks sold to the public must comply with the British Standard (BS 7114).
  • All fireworks not intended for supply to the general public (category 4) must be marked accordingly.
  • Category 3 fireworks must not exceed 120 decibels.

 

See also our sections on Legislation and for Firework Retailers

 

• Only buy fireworks marked BS 7114.

• Don’t drink alcohol if setting off fireworks.

• Keep fireworks in a closed box. 

• Follow the instructions on each firework.

• Light at arm's length, using a taper.

• Stand well back.

• Never go near a firework that has been lit. Even if it hasn’t gone off, it could still explode.

• Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.

• Always supervise children around fireworks.

• Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves.

• Never give sparklers to a child under five.

• Keep pets indoors.

 

 
 

 

 

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