The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010

Labelling requirement

14.—(1) No manufacturer or, where regulation 7(1)(b) applies, no importer shall supply a category 1, 2 or 3 firework unless it is visibly, legibly and indelibly labelled in accordance with this regulation in the official language of the Member State in which the firework is supplied to the consumer.

(2) A category 1, 2 or 3 firework for supply to a consumer in the United Kingdom must be labelled in English.

(3) The labelling of a category 1, 2 or 3 firework shall include, at least—

(a) the name and address of the manufacturer;

(b) where the manufacturer is not established in the EU, the name of the manufacturer and the name and address of the importer;

(c) the name, type and category of the firework;

(d) the minimum age limits, in accordance with regulation 15 or the limits of the Member State in which the firework is supplied to the consumer;

(e) instructions for use;

(f) the net explosive quantity of active explosive material; and

(g) where appropriate, a minimum safety distance.

(4) In addition, the labelling of a category 1 firework shall include, where appropriate, at least—

(a) the statement “for outdoor use only”; and

(b) a minimum safety distance.

(5) In addition, the labelling of a category 2 firework shall include at least—

(a) the statement “for outdoor use only”; and

(b) where appropriate, a minimum safety distance.

(6) In addition, the labelling of a category 3 firework shall include at least—

(a) the statement “for outdoor use only”;

(b) a minimum safety distance; and

(c) the year of production.

(7) The labelling of the packet in which a sparkler is contained shall include the words “Warning: not to be given to children under 5 years of age”.

(8) If a category 1, 2 or 3 firework does not provide sufficient space for the labelling requirements in paragraphs (3) to (6), the information shall be provided on the retail packaging of the firework.

(9) Paragraph (8) shall not prevent information being provided on other packaging of the firework.

(10) This regulation does not apply to a firework falling within regulation 16 or 17 (exceptions for trade fairs, etc and research and development).

(11) In this regulation, “sparkler” means a rigid wire article partially coated along one end with slow-burning pyrotechnic composition, with or without an ignition head and designed to be held in the hand, the principal effect of which is to emit sparks, with or without aural effects (other than a report).