The REACH working group, which was mandated by CEN to produce guidance on the application of REACH to pyrotechnic articles in general, and fireworks in particular, has prepared the attached draft guide. Click here: CEN TC 212 Professionnal REACH Guidance Fireworks V5 The working group will shortly approach both the REACH authorities and the European Commission […]

The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015 have been implemented today (21.07.15). They bring in new provisions which harmonise the obligations of economic operators and introduce new requirements to improve the traceability of pyrotechnic articles. The Regulations and Explanatory Note are below. The impact assessment and transposition note are available alongside the regulations on the legislation.gov.uk […]

This is a paper prepared by the BPA on the Potential Issues relating to Electric Igniters for Firework Displays: Electric igniters for firework displays

Some members are concerned about the use of drones for filming firework displays.  The link below provided information about CAA Specific regulations for Small Unmanned Aircraft (20kg or less). click here

Following the M5 incident in 2011 and many meetings with both the Coroner and various Government departments we agreed to highlight some of the potential issues surrounding the generation of firework smoke and fog – particularly in the run up to the November 5th period. Firstly, however, it is important to appreciate that the Coroner […]

The Home Office will be implementing EU regulation 98/2013 on the Marketing and Use of Explosives Precursors on 2 September 2014. The Control of Explosives Precursors Regulations 2014 restricts the sale of certain chemicals that can be used in the illicit manufacture of explosives precursors to members of the general public unless they hold a […]

Please find attached report presented by Andy Hubble Pyrotechnic Articles

This consultative document seeks views on HSE’s proposed consolidated version of the following parts of the Approved Code of Practice on the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). L134 – Design of plant, equipment and workplaces; L135 – Storage of dangerous substances; L136 – Control and mitigation measures; L137 – Safe maintenance, repair […]

The European Commission welcomed today’s adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission proposal to make the internal market for pyrotechnic articles leaner. Further to this vote fireworks will soon become safer to use thanks to new rules requiring clearer labels and instructions in the languages of each Member State where the products are for […]

We are pleased to announce that Jubilee Fireworks have been awarded  and the title of Grand Champions in the 4th Philippines International Pyromusical Competition. This prestigious international competition was staged in Manila Harbour over a two month period.  Participating countries this year included Spain, Finland, China, Canada, Taiwan, The Netherlands, South Korea, Italy and Australia […]