UK Statutory Instrument
2015
United Kingdom
Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
137 compliance obligations
Penalty landscape
1 of 137 obligations carry up to 2 years imprisonment. 136 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Manufacturer 64
- Any Person 19
- Operator 10
- Licence Holder 6
- Distributor 5
Plus 33 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Manufacturers also bound by 472 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 2016 91 duties
- Lifts Regulations 2016 2016 70 duties
- The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021 2021 70 duties
- Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 2016 67 duties
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/654 of 19 December 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to technical and general requirements relating to emission limits and type-approval for internal combustion engines for non-road mobile machinery 2017 64 duties
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 138 duties
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 2018 121 duties
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 2012 112 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
Licence Holders also bound by 221 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Petroleum (Current Model Clauses) Order 1999 1999 317 duties
- The Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 2004 123 duties
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 76 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 68 duties
- The Petroleum (Production) (Landward Areas) Regulations 1991 1991 65 duties
Distributors also bound by 177 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (England) Regulations 2017 2017 28 duties
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (Wales) Regulations 2017 2017 26 duties
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 2017 25 duties
- Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 2002 21 duties
- THE ELECTRICITY SAFETY, QUALITY AND CONTINUITY REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2012 2012 19 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1 — Preliminary
Browse 6 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Interpretation
Interpretation: designated standard
Definition of “pyrotechnic article”
Exception for trade fairs, exhibitions and demonstrations
Exception for research, development and testing
Part 2 — Obligations of economic operators
Categorisation
- Categorise pyrotechnic articles by hazard and get approval before sale Manufacturer
Design and manufacture in accordance with essential safety requirements
- Ensure pyrotechnic articles meet essential safety requirements before placing on market Manufacturer
Technical documentation and conformity assessment
- Arrange conformity assessment and prepare technical documentation for pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
EU declaration of conformity and CE marking
- Draw up declaration of conformity and affix UK marking before placing pyrotechnic articles on the market Manufacturer
Retention of technical documentation and EU declaration of conformity
- Keep technical docs and EU declaration of conformity for 10 years Manufacturer
Labelling of pyrotechnic articles other than pyrotechnic articles for vehicles
- Label pyrotechnic articles correctly before placing on market Manufacturer
Labelling of pyrotechnic articles for vehicles
- Label pyrotechnic articles for vehicles and prepare safety data sheets Manufacturer
Compliance procedures for series production
- Set up compliance procedures for series-produced pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Prohibition on placing on the market pyrotechnic articles which are not in conformity
- Do not place pyrotechnic articles on the market unless they meet safety requirements Manufacturer
Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places a pyrotechnic article on the market
- Check manufacturer compliance before importing pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Prohibition on placing on the market pyrotechnic articles considered not to be in conformity with the essential safety requirements
- Importers must not place non-compliant pyrotechnic articles on the market Manufacturer
Information identifying importer
- Label your products with your name and address before selling Manufacturer
Instructions and safety information
- Provide clear English instructions and safety information with pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Retention of technical documentation and EU declaration of conformity
- Keep conformity declaration and technical docs for 10 years Manufacturer
Traceability
- Keep traceability records for 10 years and provide to enforcing authorities Manufacturer
Monitoring
- Monitor pyrotechnic articles and maintain a compliance register Manufacturer
Duty to take action in respect of pyrotechnic articles placed on the market which are considered not to be in conformity
- Take corrective action for non-compliant pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Provision of information and cooperation
- Provide information and cooperate with enforcing authorities Manufacturer
Duty to act with due care
- Check pyrotechnic articles comply with safety requirements before supply Distributor
Requirements which must be satisfied before a distributor makes a pyrotechnic article available on the market
- Verify pyrotechnic articles meet UK marking and documentation requirements before sale Distributor
Prohibition on making available on the market where pyrotechnic article not considered to be in conformity with the essential safety requirements
- Do not supply unsafe pyrotechnic articles and report risks Distributor
Duty to take action in respect of pyrotechnic articles made available on the market which are not in conformity
- Take corrective action and notify authorities for non-conforming pyrotechnic articles Distributor
Provision of information and cooperation
- Provide information to enforcing authorities and cooperate on safety actions Distributor
Storage and transport
- Ensure safe storage and transport of pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Prohibition on making available to persons younger than the minimum age limit
- Do not sell pyrotechnic articles to anyone under the legal age limit Operator
Prohibition on making available to persons without specialist knowledge
- Do not sell high-risk fireworks or pyrotechnics to non-specialists Operator
Prohibitions on making available certain category F2 and F3 fireworks
- Do not make available prohibited category F2 and F3 fireworks or supply removed from pack Operator
Prohibition on making pyrotechnic articles for vehicles available to members of the general public
- Do not sell unincorporated vehicle pyrotechnic articles to the public Operator
Supply of UK safety data sheet
- Provide UK safety data sheet to professional users of vehicle pyrotechnics Operator
Translation of declaration of conformity
- Translate or prepare declaration of conformity in the required language Operator
Identification of economic operators
- Identify supply chain participants to market surveillance authority on request Operator
Prohibition on improper use of UK marking
- Do not misuse the UK or CE marking on your pyrotechnic articles Operator
Browse 7 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers and distributors
Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive
Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive that relate to the registration number
Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive that relate to safety data sheet
Conformity assessment procedure obligation which is met by complying with the Directive
Further use of UK marking
Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
Part 3 — Conformity assessment
Conformity assessment procedures
- Have your pyrotechnic articles assessed by an approved body Manufacturer
UK(NI) indication
- Affix UK(NI) indication to pyrotechnic articles sold in Northern Ireland Manufacturer
Register of UK notified bodies
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must maintain a public register of UK notified bodies Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Presumption of conformity
UK marking
Part 4 — Approval of Conformity Assessment Bodies
Restriction, suspension or withdrawal of approval
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must restrict, suspend or withdraw approval of non-compliant approved bodies Crown / Minister / Government department
Operational matters in relation to approved bodies
- Approved bodies must carry out conformity assessment within scope, follow Schedule 6, and provide manufacturer appeals Licence Holder
Subsidiaries and contractors
- Approved bodies must retain subcontractor records for 10 years Licence Holder
UK national accreditation body
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Notified bodies must ensure subcontractors meet standards and keep records Statutory regulator
Browse 5 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Approved bodies
Approval of conformity assessment bodies
Presumption of conformity of approved bodies
Monitoring
Register of approved bodies
Part 5 — Market surveillance and enforcement
Enforcement action in respect of pyrotechnic articles which are not in conformity and which present a risk
- Act promptly on enforcement orders for non-compliant pyrotechnics Operator
Enforcement action in respect of pyrotechnic articles which are in conformity, but present a risk
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Enforcing authority must require action if compliant pyrotechnic article still presents a risk Statutory regulator
Enforcement action in respect of formal non-compliance
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Enforcing authorities must first give you a chance to fix formal non-compliance before taking enforcement action Statutory regulator
Browse 18 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Designation of market surveillance authority
Enforcement
Enforcement powers
Exercise of enforcement powers
Evaluation of pyrotechnic articles presenting a risk
EU safeguard procedure
Restrictive measures
Offences
Penalties
Defence of due diligence
Liability of persons other than principal offender
Time limit for prosecution of offences
Service of documents
Recovery of expenses of enforcement
Action by enforcing authority
Appeals against notices
Appropriate court for appeals against notices
Compensation
Part 6 — Miscellaneous
Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Review
Transitional provisions
Transitional provision in relation to EU Exit
Consequential revocations, savings and amendments
Schedules
(1) Each pyrotechnic article must attain the performance characteristics specified...
- Ensure pyrotechnic articles meet safety and performance standards Any Person
Fireworks
- Assign fireworks to correct category and meet safety requirements Manufacturer
Other pyrotechnic articles
- Design pyrotechnic articles to minimise risk and ensure safe ignition Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall lodge an application for a Type examination...
- Apply for Type examination for pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Verify that the specimen(s) have been manufactured in conformity with...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must verify pyrotechnic specimens match technical documentation Statutory regulator
Carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must test alternative manufacturer solutions against essential safety requirements Statutory regulator
Agree with the manufacturer on a location where the examinations...
- Agree with the manufacturer on a location for examinations and tests Licence Holder
The approved body shall draw up an evaluation report that...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must keep evaluation report confidential without manufacturer's consent Statutory regulator
Where the type meets the requirements of these Regulations that...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must issue or refuse Type examination certificates with detailed reasons Statutory regulator
The approved body shall keep itself apprised of any changes...
- Notify approved body of modifications to type-approved pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State concerning...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must report on Type examination certificates to the Secretary of State and peers Statutory regulator
The manufacturer shall keep a copy of the Type examination...
- Keep Type examination certificate and technical documentation for 10 years Manufacturer
Manufacturing The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that...
- Ensure pyrotechnic manufacturing matches approved type and legal requirements Manufacturer
Product checks An approved body, chosen by the manufacturer, shall...
- Appoint an approved body for product checks and affix its identification number Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking to each individual...
- Affix UK marking to each compliant pyrotechnic article Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity...
- Write and keep a declaration of conformity for each product model Manufacturer
Manufacturing The manufacturer shall operate an approved quality system for...
- Operate an approved quality system for production and testing of pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his...
- Lodge application for quality system assessment Manufacturer
The quality system shall ensure that the pyrotechnic articles are...
- Establish and maintain a documented quality system for pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must assess manufacturer's quality system on site Statutory regulator
The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
- Maintain the approved quality system so it remains adequate and efficient Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved...
- Notify your approved body before changing your quality system Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body...
- Allow approved body access to sites and provide quality records Manufacturer
The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must audit manufacturer's quality system periodically Statutory regulator
In addition, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body can make unannounced inspections of manufacturers Statutory regulator
The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking, and, under the...
- Affix UK marking and approved body ID to each compliant pyrotechnic article Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity...
- Prepare and keep a Declaration of Conformity for each product model for 10 years Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after...
- Keep technical records available for 10 years after placing on market Manufacturer
Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must report quality system approvals to Secretary of State and other approved bodies Statutory regulator
Manufacturing The manufacturer shall operate an approved quality system for...
- Operate an approved quality system for final product inspection Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his...
- Apply to an approved body to assess your quality system Manufacturer
The quality system shall ensure compliance of the pyrotechnic articles...
- Implement and maintain a documented quality system for pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must audit your quality system and premises Statutory regulator
The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
- Maintain your approved quality system and fulfil its obligations Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved...
- Notify your approved body of any intended changes to the quality system Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body...
- Allow approved body access to manufacturing sites and provide quality documentation Manufacturer
The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must carry out periodic audits and provide audit reports Statutory regulator
In addition, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body may conduct unannounced visits and must provide reports Statutory regulator
The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking, and, under the...
- Affix UK marking and approved body number to each pyrotechnic article Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity...
- Draw up and keep a written declaration of conformity for each pyrotechnic product model Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after...
- Keep technical documentation and approval records for 10 years Manufacturer
Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must report quality system approvals to the Secretary of State Statutory regulator
Technical documentation The manufacturer shall establish the technical documentation and...
- Create and keep technical documentation for your pyrotechnic article Manufacturer
Manufacturing The manufacturer shall take all measures necessary so that...
- Ensure pyrotechnic articles conform to safety requirements during manufacturing Manufacturer
Verification An approved body chosen by the manufacturer shall carry...
- Use an approved body to verify your pyrotechnic products Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and, under the...
- Affix UK marking and approved body ID to pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity...
- Keep a written Declaration of Conformity for 10 years and share on request Manufacturer
Manufacturing The manufacturer shall operate an approved quality system for...
- Operate an approved quality system for pyrotechnic design, manufacture and testing Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall lodge an application for assessment of his...
- Apply to an approved body for quality system assessment Manufacturer
The quality system shall ensure compliance of the pyrotechnic articles...
- Maintain a documented quality system for pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
The approved body shall assess the quality system to determine...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must assess your quality system and inspect your premises Statutory regulator
The manufacturer shall undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out...
- Keep your quality system running and up to date Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall keep the approved body that has approved...
- Notify approved body of changes to quality system Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall, for assessment purposes, allow the approved body...
- Allow approved body access to sites and records for surveillance Manufacturer
The approved body shall carry out periodic audits to make...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must audit manufacturer's quality system periodically Statutory regulator
In addition, the approved body may pay unexpected visits to...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must provide visit and test reports after unexpected inspections Statutory regulator
The manufacturer shall affix the UK marking and, under the...
- Affix UK marking and approved body ID number to each compliant pyrotechnic article Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall draw up a written declaration of conformity...
- Draw up and keep a declaration of conformity for each pyrotechnic product Manufacturer
The manufacturer shall, for a period ending 10 years after...
- Keep technical and quality records for 10 years after placing on market Manufacturer
Each approved body shall inform the Secretary of State of...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must share quality system approvals with the Secretary of State and other bodies Crown / Minister / Government department
Labelling
- Include required labelling on pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Additional instructions and safety information
- Label fireworks with required safety warnings and distances Any Person
A conformity assessment body must have the means necessary to...
- Conformity assessment bodies must have the means and equipment to perform assessments Any Person
The personnel responsible for carrying out conformity assessment activities must...
- Ensure personnel conducting conformity assessments are qualified and competent Any Person
A conformity assessment body must be able to demonstrate the...
- Demonstrate impartiality of top management and assessment personnel Any Person
The remuneration of the top level management and the personnel...
- Do not link pay of conformity assessment staff to number or outcome of assessments Any Person
A conformity assessment body must have, and must satisfy the...
- Have adequate civil liability insurance and demonstrate it to the Secretary of State Any Person
A conformity assessment body must ensure that its personnel observe...
- Conformity assessment bodies must keep your information confidential Any Person
A conformity assessment body must participate in, or ensure that...
- Stay informed of standardisation and apply administrative decisions Any Person
A conformity assessment body must be a third party body...
- Ensure independence as a conformity assessment body Any Person
(1) A conformity assessment body, its top level management and...
- Conformity assessment bodies must not be involved in pyrotechnic supply chain Any Person
A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the...
- Conformity assessment bodies must not be involved in pyrotechnics design, manufacture, or sales Any Person
A conformity assessment body, its top level management and the...
- Conformity assessment bodies must avoid conflicts of interest Any Person
A conformity assessment body must ensure that the activities of...
- Ensure subsidiaries and subcontractors uphold assessment integrity Any Person
A conformity assessment body and its personnel must carry out...
- Carry out conformity assessments with integrity and competence Any Person
A conformity assessment body must ensure that it, either on...
- Ensure capability to carry out all approved conformity assessment activities Any Person
A conformity assessment body must have at its disposal—
- Conformity assessment bodies must have competent staff and documented procedures Any Person
A notified body An approved body must carry out conformity...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must carry out conformity assessments for pyrotechnic articles Statutory regulator
Where this paragraph applies, the notified body the approved body...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Notified body must give notice and hearing before refusing or withdrawing certification Statutory regulator
A notified body An approved body must inform the Secretary...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Notified/approved bodies must report certificate decisions and regulator requests to the Secretary of State Statutory regulator
A notified body An approved body must make provision in...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Notified/approved bodies must include appeal rights in client contracts Statutory regulator
An approved body must provide other bodies approved under these...
- Share conformity assessment results with other approved bodies Licence Holder
An approved body must participate in the work of any...
- Approved bodies must join and attend coordination groups Licence Holder
A notified body An approved body must carry out conformity...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must assess your product reasonably, not overburden you Statutory regulator
A notified body An approved body must perform its activities...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Notified and approved bodies must tailor assessments to your business Statutory regulator
A notified body An approved body must respect the degree...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Notified or approved bodies must apply appropriate rigour when assessing pyrotechnic articles Statutory regulator
An approved body carrying out a conformity assessment must—
- Assign registration numbers to assessed pyrotechnic articles and keep a register for 10 years Licence Holder
(1) Pyrotechnic articles must be labelled with a UK registration...
- Label pyrotechnic articles with a UK registration number Any Person
From IP completion day— (a) an entry made in the...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Your business must register pyrotechnic article approvals online Statutory regulator
(1) Entries made in the register from IP completion day...
- Ensure register entries contain required information for pyrotechnic articles Manufacturer
Where an approved body finds that essential safety requirements or...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved bodies must refuse certification for non‑compliant pyrotechnic articles Statutory regulator
Where, in the course of the monitoring of conformity following...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Notified/approved body must act on non-conforming pyrotechnic articles Statutory regulator
Where the notified body the approved body has required a...
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approved body must restrict, suspend or withdraw certificate if manufacturer fails corrective measures Statutory regulator
Modifications to the 1974 Act
2 years imprisonment- Fail to comply with a prohibition notice Any Person
Recall notice
- Comply with a recall notice for unsafe pyrotechnic articles Operator
Browse 65 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Fireworks
Category F2 fireworks are fireworks which present a low hazard...
Category F3 fireworks are fireworks which present a medium hazard,...
Category F4 fireworks are fireworks which present a high hazard,...
Theatrical pyrotechnic articles
Category T2 theatrical pyrotechnic articles are theatrical pyrotechnic articles which...
Other pyrotechnic articles
Category P2 other pyrotechnic articles are pyrotechnic articles, other than...
Ignition devices
Type examination is the part of a conformity assessment procedure...
Type examination shall be carried out as an assessment of...
The approved body shall: For the pyrotechnic article:
Examine the technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the...
Carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried...
Conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised...
UK marking and declaration of conformity
Conformity to type based on quality assurance of the production...
Quality system
Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
UK marking and declaration of conformity
Conformity to type based on product quality assurance is that...
Quality system
Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
UK marking and declaration of conformity
Conformity based on unit verification is the conformity assessment procedure...
UK marking and declaration of conformity
Conformity based on full quality assurance is the conformity assessment...
Quality system
Surveillance under the responsibility of the approved body
The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the...
UK marking and declaration of conformity
The labelling of sparklers must also display the words “Warning:...
The labelling of a theatrical pyrotechnic article must also display...
The labelling of a category P1 other pyrotechnic article or...
In paragraph 3, “sparkler” means a rigid wire article partially...
Person with specialist knowledge: category F4 fireworks
Person with specialist knowledge: category T2 theatrical pyrotechnic articles
Person with specialist knowledge: category P2 other pyrotechnic articles
Person with specialist knowledge: officers of enforcing authorities
Interpretation
A conformity assessment body must be established under the national...
Paragraph 15 does not prevent the personnel from providing information...
Paragraph 11 applies where a notified body an approved body...
Enforcement powers under the 1987 Act
Modifications to the 1987 Act
Enforcement powers under the 1974 Act
Compliance notice
Withdrawal notice
Interpretation
The Fireworks Regulations 2004 are amended as set out below....
In regulation 3 (interpretation)— (a) for the definition of “adult...
In regulation 5 (prohibition of possession of category 4 fireworks),...
In regulation 6(1)(c) (exceptions to regulations 4 and 5), for...
In regulation 9 (licensing of fireworks suppliers)—
In regulation 10 (information about fireworks)— (a) in paragraph (1),...
The Explosives (Fireworks) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 are amended as...
In regulation 2 (interpretation)— (a) after “In these Regulations—”, insert—...
In regulation 4(1) (prohibition on the possession, purchase, sale, acquisition,...
In regulation 7 (production of licence)— (a) in paragraph (2),...
In regulation 11(1)(a) (display of notice and certificate)—
In regulation 12 (transactions in fireworks), for “the fireworks in...
In Schedule 1 (fireworks exempt from the provisions of regulation...
Omit Schedule 2.
Other sections — not classified into a Part
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(1) UK registration number: (2) Product, batch or serial number:...
Signed for and on behalf of:
[place and date of issue]:
[name, function] [signature]:
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015: Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab) from OPSS Detailed Guidance
- Storing and handling airbags and seat belt pretensioners safely (opens in a new tab) from HSE Detailed Guidance
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OPSS
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