British Pyrotechnists Association
The UK's Association for Professional Firework Display Companies
Below is a letter to all holders of fireworks classifications. This letter describes the outcomes of the review of the period of validity of Competent Authority Documents for fireworks commissioned by Dr Daniels (HMCIE), provides an update on turnaround times and includes Dave Adams’ ‘top tips’ for complete applications: CEMHD7 – Letter to CAD Holders …
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The Professional firework display operator sub-sector guidance to support ER2014, has now been published on the HSE website: This, and the other recently published sub-sector guidance, can be downloaded at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/new-regs-subsector.htm
Two new European Directives in the UK – Directive 2013/29/EU which harmonises the obligations of economic operators and Directive 2014/58/EU which introduces new requirements to improve the traceability of pyrotechnic articles. The draft regulations are included in the consultation document which may be viewed on the BIS website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pyrotechnic-articles-safety-regulations-2015-implementation-of-eu-directives If you wish to make …
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Please find below the derogation from the provisions of ADR, Annex B, UN 0335 and UN 0336 fireworks.M279 NORWAY
Be prepared – 12 months until new COMAH Regulations 2015 come into force New Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations will come into force in Great Britain on 1 June 2015. The main COMAH duties will stay the same as now but there are some important changes particularly on how dangerous substances are classified …
The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS – formerly DTI) have published revised guidance on the Pyrotechnic Article (Safety) Regulations 2010. http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/consumer-issues/docs/g/12-1244-guidance-on-pyrotechnic-articles-safety-regulations.pdf There are very significant changes in BIS’s interpretation, particularly in respect of transitional provisions, and we urge you to look at the guidanc and take necessary action as soon as possible.
With the adoptionof the Carriage of Explosives (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, this guide brings to a satisfactory conclusion a long period of negotiation and sustained work by EIG, to bring about such a significant change in Explosives Legislation – the effort to achieve which has been very worthwhile, given the forthcoming and anticipated benefits …
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Guidance on the UN series 6 tests for classification is now available at http://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/classification/faq-conducting-un-test-series-6.htm
Question 1. When did the Industry become aware of the issue of Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) in Fireworks? Answer 1. HCB was used extensively in fireworks for many years as chlorine donor to enhance colour; latterly being largely replaced in this function by other types of chlorine donors. The first time, in recent years, the Industry became …
There’s lots of legislation that applies to professional firework display here in the UK, and often it can seem mind-boggling and never-ending! Here’s a guide to some of the major pieces of law that are relevant to firework displays. Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005 These regulations cover the storage of explosives (and also …