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Status:This is the original version (as it was originally made). UK Statutory Instruments are not carried in their revised form on this site.PART 1GeneralCitation, commencement and extent1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010 and, except as provided for in paragraph (2) and (3), come into force on 4th July 2010.
(2) Part 3 and regulations 4(3), (4) and 47 come into force on 4th July 2013.
(3) For the purposes of regulation 18(4) to (7), regulations 36(6), 37(1), (5), (6), (8), (9) and (13) and 38 and Schedule 4 come into force on 4th July 2010.
(4) These Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, except—
(a)paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 4 which extend to England and Wales and Scotland only,
(b)regulation 49(11) and Schedule 5 which extend to Northern Ireland only.
Scope and exclusions3.—(1) These Regulations apply to pyrotechnic articles.
(a)pyrotechnic articles intended for non-commercial use by—
(i)the armed forces,
(ii)a police force in England and Wales,
(iii)a police force within the meaning of section 3 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967(4),
(iv)the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve or the Northern Ireland Policing Board,
(v)the British Transport Police Force,
(vi)the Ministry of Defence Police Force,
(viii)a police force for a harbour, port, airport, park, garden or forest in the United Kingdom or with a specialised function in the United Kingdom,
(ix)the Serious Organised Crime Agency,
(x)the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency,
(xi)a fire and rescue authority within the meaning of section 1 or a combined authority within the meaning of section 2 or 4 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004(5),
(xii)a fire and rescue authority within the meaning of section 1 or a joint fire and rescue board within the meaning of section 2 or a joint fire board within the meaning of section 5 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005(6), or
(xiii)the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Board;
(b)equipment falling within the scope of Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment(7);
(c)pyrotechnic articles intended for use in the aerospace industry;
(d)percussion caps intended specifically for toys falling within the scope of Council Directive 88/378/EEC concerning the safety of toys(8);
(e)explosives falling within the scope of Council Directive 93/15/EEC on the harmonization of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses(9);
(f)ammunition, meaning projectiles and propelling charges and blank ammunition used in portable firearms, other guns and artillery.
(3) A reference to a body in paragraph (2)(a) includes a reference to a—
(a)person or constable who is under the direction and control of a chief officer (by whatever name called) of police or of a fire and rescue authority or board, as the case may be, and acting in that capacity; and
(b)a training or associated establishment of such a body.
Categorisation4.—(1) A manufacturer or, where regulation 7(1)(b) applies, an importer must categorise a firework as falling within category 1, 2 or 3 according to—
(a)its type of use; or
(b)its purpose and level of hazard, including its noise level.
(2) The notified body to which the firework is submitted shall confirm the category assigned under paragraph (1).
(3) A manufacturer or, where regulation 24(1)(b) applies, an importer must categorise a pyrotechnic article, other than a category 1, 2 or 3 firework, as a firework falling within category 4, a pyrotechnic article falling within category T1 or T2 or a pyrotechnic article falling within category P1 or P2 according to—
(4) The notified body to which the pyrotechnic article is submitted shall confirm the category assigned under paragraph (3).
PART 2Category 1, 2 and 3 fireworksScope of Part 25. This Part does not apply to category 4 fireworks, theatrical pyrotechnic articles or other pyrotechnic articles.
Safety obligations of manufacturers6.—(1) No manufacturer or, where regulation 7(1)(b) applies, no importer shall supply a category 1, 2 or 3 firework unless the firework—
(a)complies with the essential safety requirements set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 2;
(b)has been submitted to a notified body or is otherwise subject to a conformity assessment procedure;
(c)has passed a conformity assessment procedure in accordance with regulation 11 carried out by a notified body;
(d)has affixed to it a CE marking in accordance with regulation 12; and
(e)complies with the labelling requirements set out in regulation 14.
(2) A firework built by a manufacturer for its own use which complies with the law applicable to such a firework (excluding these Regulations) need not comply with this regulation.
Safety obligations of importers7.—(1) Where a manufacturer of a category 1, 2 or 3 firework is not established within the EU, the importer of the firework shall—
(a)ensure the manufacturer has complied with the obligations under Part 2 which would apply to the firework if the manufacturer were established within the EU, or
(b)comply with the obligations under Part 2 which would apply to the firework if the importer were a manufacturer established within the EU.
(2) An importer shall be liable for any contravention of paragraph (1)(a) or (b), including a contravention caused by an action, omission or default of the manufacturer.
Safety obligations of distributors8.—(1) A distributor shall act with due care in relation to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework.
(2) The duty of a distributor referred to in paragraph (1) shall, in particular, include a requirement to check that a category 1, 2 or 3 firework—
(a)bears the CE marking, and
(b)is accompanied by any separate safety warnings or instructions provided by the manufacturer or, where article 7(1)(b) applies, the importer.
Harmonised standards for category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks9.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a category 1, 2 or 3 firework which complies with a standard of a Member State which implements a harmonised standard adopted for the purposes of Article 8 of the Directive (harmonised standards) is in conformity with the essential safety requirements set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to the extent that the committee referred to in Article 8(4) of the Directive finds that the harmonised standard does not satisfy the essential safety requirements set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 2.
Free movement10.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a category 1, 2 or 3 firework which complies with all legally binding measures of a Member State, other than the United Kingdom, which fully implement the Directive is in conformity with Part 2.
(a)the duty of a distributor under regulation 8;
(b)the labelling requirements in regulation 14(2) and (7);
(c)the prohibitions on supply of category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks in regulation 15;
(d)the exercise by enforcement authorities or the Secretary of State of powers referred to in, or conferred by, regulations 18 and 19 (market surveillance and enforcement actions), the Act or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005(10); and
(e)the prohibitions on the supply of certain category 2 or 3 fireworks in regulation 21.
Conformity assessment procedures11.—(1) For the assessment of conformity of category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks the manufacturer or, where regulation 7(1)(b) applies, the importer shall follow, and comply with the obligations of, one of the following procedures—
(a)the EC type-examination (Module B) procedure referred to in Annex II, Section 1 and, at the choice of the manufacturer, either—
(i)the conformity to type (Module C) procedure referred to in Annex II, Section 2;
(ii)the production quality assurance (Module D) procedure referred to in Annex II, Section 3; or
(iii)the product quality assurance (Module E) procedure referred to in Annex II, Section 4;
(b)the unit verification (Module G) procedure referred to in Annex II, paragraph 5.
(2) References in paragraph (1) to the expression “Annex II” refer to Annex II to the Directive, as amended from time to time.
Obligation to affix the CE marking12.—(1) After successful completion of a conformity assessment using one of the procedures prescribed by regulation 11, manufacturers or, where regulation 7(1)(b) applies, importers shall visibly, legibly and indelibly affix the CE marking to category 1, 2 and 3 fireworks.
(2) Where it is not possible to comply with paragraph (1), the CE marking shall be affixed to an identification label attached to the firework or to the packaging.
(3) An identification label must be designed to make its reuse impossible.
(4) The CE marking must take the form set out in Annex IV to the Directive (conformity marking).
(5) Other markings may be affixed to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework, only if the visibility and legibility of the CE marking is not impaired as a result.
(6) The application of the CE marking to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework in accordance with these Regulations indicates that the firework is presumed (which presumption shall be rebuttable) to conform to other EU legislation that applies to category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks and requires the affixing of a CE marking.
Prohibition on improper use of the CE marking13.—(1) No person shall affix a CE marking to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework that does not conform to the requirements of these Regulations.
(2) No person shall affix to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework a marking or inscription which may confuse a third person as to the meaning of the CE marking.
(3) Where it comes to the knowledge of an enforcement authority that a person has affixed a CE marking to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework which does not conform to the requirements of these Regulations the enforcement authority shall inform the Secretary of State.
(4) The Secretary of State shall inform the European Commission where paragraph (3) applies.
Labelling requirement14.—(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—
(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—
(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).
Prohibition on supply of category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks15.—(1) No person shall supply a category 2 or 3 firework to any person under the age of eighteen years.
(2) No person shall supply a category 1 firework to any person under the age of sixteen years.
Exception for trade fairs, exhibitions and demonstrations16.—(1) Where paragraph (2) is complied with, nothing in these Regulations prevents the showing and using at trade fairs, exhibitions and demonstrations for the marketing of pyrotechnic articles of a firework which does not comply with Part 2.
(2) While a firework within paragraph (1) is being shown or used a clear and visible sign must indicate—
(b)that the firework does not conform with Part 2; and
(c)that the firework is not for sale, until brought into conformity with the Regulations.
Exception for research and development17.—(1) Where paragraph (2) is complied with, nothing in these Regulations prevents the use or free movement of a firework which does not comply with Part 2 which was manufactured for the purpose of research, development and testing.
(2) In relation to a firework within paragraph (1) a clear and visible sign must indicate that—
(a)the firework does not conform with Part 2; and
(b)it is not available other than for purposes of research, development and testing.
Market surveillance and enforcement18.—(1) It shall be the duty of an enforcement authority to enforce regulation 4(1) and Part 2 within its area.
(2) In addition, the Secretary of State may enforce regulation 4(1) and Part 2.
(3) Enforcement authorities shall carry out regular inspections in relation to category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks following entry into the EU and at storage sites.
(4) The Health and Safety Executive shall carry out regular inspections in relation to category 1, 2 and 3 fireworks at manufacturing sites within Great Britain and the Secretary of State shall carry out the same duty within Northern Ireland.
(5) Where as a result of an inspection under paragraph (4) a contravention of regulation 4(1) or of Part 2 is suspected the Health and Safety Executive within Great Britain may take action in accordance with regulations 36(6), 37(1), (5), (6), (8) and (9) and 38 and Schedule 4.
(6) Schedule 4 applies for the purposes of an inspection under paragraph (4).
(7) For the purposes of paragraphs (5) and (6), regulations 36(6), 37(1), (5), (6), (8) and (9), 38 and Schedule 4 shall be read as if any reference to—
(a)Part 3 were a reference to Part 2;
(b)a pyrotechnic article were, as the case may be, a reference to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework;
(c)a reference to regulation 4(3) were a reference to regulation 4(1);
(d)a reference to a provision in Part 3 were a reference to the corresponding provision in Part 2.
(8) A weights and measures authority in England or Wales shall have the power to investigate and prosecute for an alleged contravention of these Regulations which was committed outside its area in any part of England or Wales.
(9) A district council in Northern Ireland shall have the power to investigate and prosecute for an alleged contravention of these Regulations which was committed outside its area in any part of Northern Ireland.
(10) Any action of an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State under this regulation or regulation 19 shall take due account of the presumption (which presumption shall be rebuttable) that category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks marked with a CE marking are in conformity with the essential safety requirements set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 2.
(11) The Secretary of State may appoint a person to act on behalf of the Secretary of State for the purposes of paragraph (2) or (4).
Enforcement actions19.—(1) An enforcement authority under the duty referred to in regulation 18 (market surveillance and enforcement), and the Secretary of State under the power referred to in that regulation, may use any provisions of the Act relating to enforcement to enforce regulation 4(1) and Part 2.
(2) Where an enforcement authority or, where appropriate, the Secretary of State becomes aware that a category 1, 2 or 3 firework, used in accordance with its intended purpose, is liable to endanger the health and safety of persons the enforcement authority shall take, and the Secretary of State may take, such of the following actions as is most appropriate in the circumstances against the manufacturer, importer or distributor as the case may be.
(3) The actions include—
(a)in relation to the Secretary of State, serving a prohibition notice (within the meaning of section 13(1)(a) of the Act);
(b)in relation to the Secretary of State, serving a notice to warn (within the meaning of section 13(1)(b) of the Act);
(c)serving a suspension notice (within the meaning of section 14 of the Act); or
(d)serving a withdrawal notice (within the meaning of regulation 14 of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005(11)).
(4) For the purposes of taking the action referred to in paragraph (3)(d), regulations 14, 16, and 17 of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 shall be applied.
(5) Where a withdrawal notice is served under paragraph 3(d), the conditions for serving the notice that would otherwise apply under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 are satisfied by complying with these Regulations.
(6) For the purpose of applying the provisions referred to in paragraph (4), a “producer” referred to in those provisions is a “manufacturer” or an “importer” and a “distributor” referred to in those provisions has the meaning specified in regulation 2.
(7) Where an enforcement authority takes any action under paragraph (2) it shall notify the Secretary of State as soon a practicable, specifying its reasons for taking the action.
(8) Where an enforcement authority has notified the Secretary of State under paragraph (7), it shall notify the Secretary of State of any modification or lifting of any such action.
(9) Where the Secretary of State is notified under paragraph (7) or (8) in relation to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework which bears a CE marking and is accompanied by an EC declaration of conformity, the Secretary of State shall inform the European Commission and other relevant Member States of the action.
(10) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State has sufficient reason to believe that a category 1, 2 or 3 firework presents a serious risk to the health or safety of persons in the EU.
(11) Where paragraph (10) applies the Secretary of State shall—
(a)inform the European Commission and other Member States of that risk;
(b)perform an appropriate evaluation; and
(c)inform the European Commission and other Member States of the background for and the results of the evaluation.
(12) This Regulation does not prevent an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State taking other enforcement action under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Requirements regarding prohibitions, restrictions and withdrawals20.—(1) Any measure taken by an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State under these Regulations which has the effect of prohibiting or restricting the supply or withdrawal from the market of a category 1, 2 or 3 firework must comply with the requirements in paragraph (2).
(b)the party concerned must be informed, without delay, of—
(i)the measure,
(ii)the remedies available to that party, and
(iii)the time limits to which the remedies are subject; and
(c)subject to paragraph (3), the party concerned must have an opportunity to put forward its views in advance.
(3) The requirement in paragraph (2)(c) does not apply if consultation is not possible because of the urgency of the measure to be taken, as justified in particular by public health or safety requirements.
Prohibitions on supply of certain category 2 or 3 fireworks21.—(1) No person shall supply a category 2 or 3 firework of the following description—
(i)which produces a report as its principal effect, previously known as an air bomb; or
(ii)the inside diameter of which is greater than 30mm, previously known as a shell-in-mortar;
(2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not prohibit the supply of a category 2 or 3 firework as part of a wheel.
(3) Paragraph (1) does not prohibit the supply of a category 2 or 3 firework to a person with specialist knowledge.
(4) No person who carries on a business involving, to whatever extent, the supply of fireworks by retail shall supply a category 2 or 3 firework which has been removed, caused to be removed, or that person knows to have been removed from a selection pack or primary pack of fireworks, intended for retail sale as a single unit, made up of the same or different types of fireworks.
(5) For the purposes of this regulation, the definitions of fireworks and packs of fireworks are set out in Schedule 3.
PART 3Category 4 fireworks, theatrical pyrotechnic articles and other pyrotechnic articlesScope of Part 322. This Part does not apply to category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks and a reference in this Part to a “pyrotechnic article” does not include a reference to a category 1, 2 or 3 firework.
Safety obligations of manufacturers23.—(1) No manufacturer or, where regulation 24(1)(b) applies, no importer shall supply a pyrotechnic article unless the article—
(a)complies with the essential safety requirements set out in paragraph 1 and, if applicable, in paragraphs 2(1), (5), (6), (7), 3 and 4 of Schedule 2;
(c)has passed a conformity assessment procedure in accordance with regulation 28 carried out by a notified body;
(d)has affixed to it a CE marking in accordance with regulation 29; and
(e)complies with the labelling requirements set out, as the case may be, in regulation 31 or 32.
(2) A category 4 firework built by a manufacturer for its own use which complies with the law applicable to such a firework (excluding these Regulations) need not comply with this regulation.
Safety obligations of importers24.—(1) Where a manufacturer of a pyrotechnic article is not established within the EU, the importer of the article shall—
(a)ensure the manufacturer has complied with the obligations under Part 3 which would apply if the manufacturer were established within the EU, or
(b)comply with the obligations under Part 3 which would apply if the importer were a manufacturer established within the EU.
Safety obligations of distributors25.—(1) A distributor shall act with due care in relation to a pyrotechnic article.
(2) The duty of a distributor referred to in paragraph (1) shall, in particular, include a requirement to check that a pyrotechnic article —
(a)bears the CE marking,
(b)is accompanied by any separate safety warnings or instructions provided by the manufacturer or, where regulation 24(1)(b) applies, the importer, and
(c)if the pyrotechnic article is a pyrotechnic article for vehicles, a safety data sheet, where required under regulation 32(4).
Harmonised standards26.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a pyrotechnic article which complies with a standard of a Member State which implements a harmonised standard adopted for the purposes of Article 8 of the Directive (harmonised standards) is in conformity with the essential safety requirements set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to the extent that the committee referred to in Article 8(4) of the Directive finds that the harmonised standard does not satisfy the essential safety requirements set out in paragraph 1 and, if applicable, in paragraphs 2(1), (5), (6), (7), 3 and 4 of Schedule 2.
Free movement27.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a pyrotechnic article which complies with all legally binding measures of a Member State, other than the United Kingdom, which fully implement the Directive is in conformity with Part 3.
(a)the duty of a distributor under regulation 25;
(b)the labelling requirement in regulation 31(2);
(c)the prohibitions on the supply of pyrotechnic articles in regulation 33; and
(d)the exercise by enforcement authorities or the Secretary of State of powers referred to in, or conferred by, regulations 36 and 37 (market surveillance and enforcement actions) or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Conformity assessment procedures28.—(1) For the assessment of conformity of pyrotechnic articles the manufacturer or, where regulation 24(1)(b) applies, the importer shall follow, and comply with the obligations of, one of the following procedures—
(b)the unit verification (Module G) procedure referred to in Annex II, paragraph 5; or
(c)insofar as it concerns category 4 fireworks, the full quality assurance procedure (Module H) referred to in Annex II, Section 6.
Obligation to affix the CE marking29.—(1) After successful completion of a conformity assessment using one of the procedures prescribed by regulation 28, manufacturers, or, where regulation 24(1)(b) applies, importers shall visibly, legibly and indelibly affix the CE marking to pyrotechnic articles.
(2) Where it is not possible to comply with paragraph (1) the CE marking shall be affixed to an identification label attached to the pyrotechnic article or to the packaging.
(4) The CE marking must take the form set out in Annex IV to the Directive.
(5) Other markings may be affixed to a pyrotechnic article, only if the visibility and legibility of the CE marking is not impaired as a result.
(6) The application of the CE marking to a pyrotechnic article in accordance with these Regulations indicates that the article is presumed (which obligation shall be rebuttable) to conform to other EU legislation that applies to pyrotechnic articles and requires the affixing of a CE marking.
Prohibition on improper use of the CE marking30.—(1) No person shall affix a CE marking to a pyrotechnic article that does not conform to the requirements of these Regulations.
(2) No person shall affix to a pyrotechnic article a marking or inscription which may confuse a third person as to the meaning of the CE marking.
(3) Where it comes to the knowledge of the Health and Safety Executive or an enforcement authority that a person has affixed a CE marking to a pyrotechnic article which does not conform to the requirements of these Regulations the Health and Safety Executive or the enforcement authority, as the case may be, shall inform the Secretary of State.
General labelling requirement31.—(1) No manufacturer or, where regulation 24(1)(b) applies, no importer shall supply a pyrotechnic article unless it is visibly, legibly and indelibly labelled in accordance with this regulation in the official language of the Member State in which the pyrotechnic article is supplied to the consumer.
(2) A pyrotechnic article for supply to a consumer in the United Kingdom must be labelled in English.
(3) The labelling of a pyrotechnic article shall include, at least—
(d)the minimum age limits, in accordance with regulation 33(2) or the limits of the Member State in which the pyrotechnic article is supplied to the consumer;
(g)the information required by paragraph (7).
(4) In addition, the labelling of a category 4 firework shall include at least—
(a)the statement, “for use only by persons with specialist knowledge”;
(b)the statement, “minimum safety distances to be determined by users using supplied product data”; and
(5) In addition, the labelling of a category T1 theatrical pyrotechnic article shall include, where appropriate, at least—
(6) In addition, the labelling of a category T2 theatrical pyrotechnic article shall include at least the statements—
(a)“for use only by persons with specialist knowledge”; and
(b)“minimum safety distances to be determined by users using supplied product data”.
(7) The information required—
(a)in relation to a category T1 or P1 pyrotechnic article, is, where appropriate, a minimum safety distance;
(b)in relation to a category 4 firework or a category T2 or P2 pyrotechnic article, is, where appropriate, the statement “minimum safety distances to be determined by users using supplied product data”.
(8) If a pyrotechnic article 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 article.
(10) This regulation does not apply to—
(a)pyrotechnic articles falling within regulations 34 or 35 (exceptions for trade fairs etc. and for research and development); or
(b)pyrotechnic articles for vehicles.
Labelling requirements for pyrotechnic articles for vehicles32.—(1) No manufacturer or, where regulation 24(1)(b) applies, no importer shall supply a pyrotechnic article for vehicles unless it is labelled in accordance with this regulation.
(2) The labelling of pyrotechnic articles for vehicles shall include—
(b)where the manufacturer is not established in the EU, the name of the importer;
(c)the name and type of the article; and
(d)the safety instructions.
(3) If an article does not provide sufficient space for the labelling requirements in paragraph (2), the information shall be provided on the packaging of the article.
(4) A safety data sheet completed in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation 1907/2006/EC(12) concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), shall be supplied to professional users—
(a)in the language requested; and
(b)on paper or, provided the addressee has the means to receive the information, electronically.
Prohibition on supply of pyrotechnic articles33.—(1) No person shall supply a category 4 firework, a category T2 theatrical pyrotechnic article or a category P2 other pyrotechnic article, except to a person with specialist knowledge falling within regulation 42.
(2) No person shall supply a category T1 theatrical pyrotechnic article or a category P1 other pyrotechnic article to a person under the age of eighteen years.
Exception for trade fairs, exhibitions and demonstrations34.—(1) Where paragraph (2) is complied with, nothing in these Regulations prevents the showing and using at trade fairs, exhibitions and demonstrations for the marketing of pyrotechnic articles of a pyrotechnic article which does not comply with Part 3.
(2) While a pyrotechnic article within paragraph (1) is being shown or used a clear and visible sign must indicate—
(b)that the pyrotechnic article does not conform with Part 3; and
(c)that the pyrotechnic article is not for sale, until brought into conformity with the Regulations.
Exception for research and development35.—(1) Where paragraph (2) is complied with, nothing in these Regulations prevents the use or free movement of a pyrotechnic article which does not comply with Part 3 which was manufactured for the purpose of research, development and testing.
(2) In relation to a pyrotechnic article within paragraph (1) a clear and visible sign must indicate that—
(a)the article does not conform with Part 3; and
Market surveillance and enforcement36.—(1) It shall be the duty—
(a)in relation to Great Britain, of the Health and Safety Executive,
(b)in relation to Northern Ireland, of the Secretary of State,
to enforce regulation 4(3) and Part 3.
(2) In addition, an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State (in relation to enforcement in Great Britain) may enforce regulation 4(3) and Part 3.
(3) The Health and Safety Executive shall carry out regular inspections in relation to category 4 fireworks, theatrical pyrotechnic articles and other pyrotechnic articles following entry into the EU and at storage and manufacturing sites within Great Britain and the Secretary of State shall carry out the same duty within Northern Ireland.
(4) A weights and measures authority in England and Wales shall have the power to investigate and prosecute for an alleged contravention of these Regulations which was committed outside its area in any part of England or Wales.
(5) A district council in Northern Ireland shall have the power to investigate and prosecute for an alleged contravention of these Regulations which was committed outside its area in any part of Northern Ireland.
(6) Any action of the Health and Safety Executive, an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State under this regulation or regulation 37 shall take due account of the presumption (which presumption shall be rebuttable) that pyrotechnic articles marked with a CE marking are in conformity with the essential safety requirements set out in paragraph 1 and, if applicable, in paragraphs 2(1), (5), (6), (7), 3 and 4 of Schedule 2.
(7) The Secretary of State may appoint a person to act on behalf of the Secretary of State for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b) or (2).
Enforcement actions37.—(1) For the purposes of the enforcement of regulation 4(3) and Part 3 by the Health and Safety Executive, Schedule 4 shall have effect.
(2) For the purposes of the enforcement of regulation 4(3) and Part 3 by an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State, the authority or the Secretary of State may use any provisions relating to enforcement of the Act to enforce regulation 4(3) and Part 3.
(3) Where an enforcement authority proposes to enforce under regulation 36(2), it shall notify the Health and Safety Executive (in relation to enforcement in Great Britain) or the Secretary of State (in relation to enforcement in Northern Ireland) of that fact and the bodies in question shall consider, in the circumstances of the case, which is best placed to enforce the Regulations.
(4) Where the bodies referred to in paragraph (3) decide that an enforcement authority shall enforce, the duty in regulation 36(1) no longer applies.
(5) This paragraph applies where the Health and Safety Executive, an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State becomes aware that a pyrotechnic article, used in accordance with its intended purpose, is liable to endanger the health and safety of persons.
(a)in relation to enforcement in Great Britain, the Health and Safety Executive shall take action under Schedule 4;
(b)in relation to enforcement in Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State shall take action as if regulation 19(3) to 19(6) applied to pyrotechnic articles falling within this Part.
(7) Where paragraph (5) applies, an enforcement authority may take action as if regulation 19(3) to 19(6) applied to pyrotechnic articles falling within this Part.
(8) Where the Health and Safety Executive or an enforcement authority takes any action under this regulation it shall as soon as practicable notify the Secretary of State, specifying its reasons for taking the action.
(9) Where the Health and Safety Executive or an enforcement authority has notified the Secretary of State under paragraph (8), it shall as soon as practicable notify the Secretary of State of any modification or lifting of any such action.
(10) Where the Secretary of State is notified under paragraph (8), in relation to a pyrotechnic article which bears a CE marking and is accompanied by an EC declaration of conformity, the Secretary of State shall inform the European Commission and other relevant Member States of that action.
(11) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State has sufficient reason to believe that a pyrotechnic article presents a serious risk to the health or safety of persons in the EU.
(12) Where paragraph (11) applies the Secretary of State shall—
(13) This Regulation does not prevent an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State taking other enforcement action under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Requirements regarding prohibitions, restrictions and withdrawals38.—(1) Any measure taken by the Health and Safety Executive or an enforcement authority under these Regulations which has the effect of prohibiting or restricting the supply or withdrawal from the market of a pyrotechnic article must comply with the requirements in paragraph (2).
Offences39.—(1) A person who contravenes or fails to comply with regulations 23(1) (safety obligations of manufacturers), 24(1) (safety obligations of importers), 29(1) and (2) (obligation to affix CE marking), 30(1) and (2) (prohibition on improper use), 31(1) and (2) (general labelling requirement), 32(1) (labelling requirement for pyrotechnic articles for vehicles), 33(1) and (2) (prohibition on supply of pyrotechnic articles), 46(4) and 47(4) (prohibition on supply outside of the United Kingdom) is guilty of an offence.
(a)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale; or
Defence of due diligence40.—(1) Subject to the following provisions of this regulation, in proceedings for an offence under Part 3 or paragraph 6 of Schedule 4, a person who is shown to have taken all reasonable steps and exercised all due diligence to avoid committing the offence shall have a defence.
such defence shall not, without leave of the court, be relied on unless, not later than seven clear days before the hearing of the proceedings (or, in Scotland, the trial diet), that person has served a notice in accordance with paragraph (3) on the person bringing the proceedings.
Liability of persons other than principal offender41.—(1) Where the commission by a person of an offence under Part 3 or paragraph 6 of Schedule 4 is due to anything which another person did or failed to do in the course of business, that other person shall be guilty of the offence and may be proceeded against and punished, whether or not proceedings are taken against the first person.
(a)a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of a body corporate;
(4) In this regulation, a references to a “body corporate” include references to a partnership in Scotland, and in relation to such a partnership, any reference to a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of a body corporate is a reference to a partner.
Persons with specialist knowledge for category 4 fireworks, category T2 theatrical pyrotechnic articles or category P2 other pyrotechnic articles42.—(1) A person with specialist knowledge for category 4 fireworks is any individual who can demonstrate having—
PART 4Conformity assessment etc.Process of appointment and notification of notified bodies etc.43.—(1) The Secretary of State may appoint, for the purposes of carrying out the conformity assessment procedures referred to in regulations 11 and 28, any corporate or other body as a body which is to carry out those procedures and any other tasks.
PART 5Proceedings, transition and revocations, etc.Proceedings45.—(1) In England and Wales a magistrates’ court may try an information in respect of an offence under section 12 of the Act arising from a contravention of these Regulations if the information is laid within twelve months from the time when the offence was committed.
(2) In Scotland summary proceedings for an offence under section 12 of the Act arising from a contravention of these Regulations may be brought at any time within twelve months from the time when the offence was committed.
(3) In Northern Ireland a magistrates’ court may try a complaint in respect of an offence under section 12 of the Act arising from a contravention of these Regulations if the complaint is made within twelve months from the time when the offence was committed.
Transitional provisions in relation to category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks46.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), nothing in regulation 4(1), (2) or Part 2 of these Regulations prevents the supply in a part of the United Kingdom of a category 1, 2 or 3 firework that it is lawful to supply in that part of the United Kingdom immediately before 4th July 2010.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations 15 and 21 (prohibitions on supply of fireworks).
(3) Paragraph (1) applies until 3rd July 2017.
(4) No person shall supply a category 1, 2 or 3 firework falling within paragraph (1) for use in the territory of a Member State outside the United Kingdom.
(5) A category 1, 2 or 3 firework that falls within paragraph (1) benefits from that provision whether it is classified for the purposes of, as the case may be, the Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations 1983(13) or the Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991(14), before or after 4th July 2010.
Transitional provisions in relation to category 4 fireworks, theatrical pyrotechnic articles and other pyrotechnic articles47.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), nothing in regulation 4(1), (2) or Part 3 of these Regulations prevents the supply in a part of the United Kingdom of a category 4 firework, a theatrical pyrotechnic article and an other pyrotechnic article that it was lawful to supply in that part of the United Kingdom immediately before 4th July 2013.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulation 33 (prohibition on supply of pyrotechnic articles).
(4) No person shall supply a category 4 firework, a theatrical pyrotechnic article or an other pyrotechnic article, falling within paragraph (1) for use in the territory of a Member State outside the United Kingdom.
(5) A theatrical pyrotechnic article or an other pyrotechnic article or a category 4 firework that falls within paragraph (1) benefits from that provision whether it is classified for the purposes, as the case may be, of the Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations 1983 or the Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991, before or after 4th July 2013.
Contravention of the Regulations48. Subject to regulation 36(2), notwithstanding that they are made partly or wholly in exercise of powers other than those conferred by section 11 of the Act, these Regulations (except for regulations 39, 40 and 41) shall be regarded as safety regulations as defined in the Act for purposes relating to enforcement by an enforcement authority or the Secretary of State (whether by criminal proceedings, notices or otherwise), and any provision of these Regulations made under those other powers shall be regarded for those purposes as a safety provision as defined in the Act.
Repeals, revocations, amendments and savings49.—(1) In section 31 of the Explosives Act 1875(15)(penalty for sale of gunpowder to children), which becomes subsection (1) of that section, at the end insert—
“(2) On and after 4 July 2010, subsection (1) does not apply to—
(a)category 1, 2 or 3 fireworks; or
(b)percussion caps.
(3) On and after 4 July 2013, subsection (1) does not apply to—
(a)category 4 fireworks,
(b)category T1 or T2 theatrical pyrotechnic articles, or
(c)category P1 or P2 other pyrotechnic articles.
(4) The references to categories of fireworks, theatrical and other pyrotechnic articles are to be construed in accordance with Directive 2007/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles.
(5) The reference to percussion caps is a reference to percussion caps intended specifically for toys falling within the scope of Council Directive 88/378/EEC of 3 May 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning the safety of toys.”
(2) Subject to paragraph (13), sections 5 and 6 of, and the Schedule to, the Fireworks Act 1951(16) (marking of fireworks, etc.) are repealed.
(3) Subject to paragraph (13), the Fireworks Act 1964(17) (exemption of fireworks for export from marking requirements) is repealed.
(4) Subject to paragraph (13), in regulation 3 of the Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations 1983 after paragraph (3) insert—
“(4) Pyrotechnic articles which comply with the labelling requirements of the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010 satisfy the labelling requirements for inner packaging imposed by these Regulations.
(5) For the purposes of paragraph (4) the expression “pyrotechnic article” has the meaning given in regulation 2 of the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010.”.
(5) Subject to paragraph (13), in regulation 3 of the Classification and Labelling of Explosives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1991 after paragraph (3) insert—
(6) Subject to paragraphs (12) and (13), the Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997(18) are revoked.
(7) Subject to paragraphs (12) and (13), the Fireworks (Safety)(Amendment) Regulations 2004(19) are revoked.
(8) Subject to paragraph (13), in the Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Domestic Infringements) Order 2003(20), in Part 1 of the Schedule—
(a)omit the entry referring to the Explosives Act 1875,
(b)omit the entry referring to the Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997, and
(c)in the appropriate place, insert in the first column “Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010” and opposite it in the second column, insert “Regulation 15 (prohibition on supply of category 1 fireworks to persons under 16 years and category 2 or 3 fireworks to persons under 18 years).”.
(9) Subject to paragraph (13), in the Enterprise Act 2002 (Part 8 Notice to OFT of Intended Prosecution Specified Enactments, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Order 2003(21) in the Schedule—
(a)for the entry referring to the Consumer Protection Act 1987 in the second column for “Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997” substitute “Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010”;
(b)omit the entry referring to the Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997;
(c)in the appropriate place, insert in the first column “Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010” and opposite it in the second column insert “Regulation 15 (prohibition on supply of category 1 fireworks to persons under 16 years and category 2 or 3 fireworks to persons under 18 years)”.
(10) Subject to paragraph (13), in the Fireworks Regulations 2004(22)—
(a)for the definition of “the 1997 Regulations” substitute ““the 2010 Regulations” means the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010””; and
(b)in paragraph (1)(c) of regulation 6 and paragraphs (2A)(a) and (5)(b) of regulation 9 for “1997 Regulations” substitute “2010 Regulations”; and
(c)omit regulation 8 (prohibition of supply of excessively loud category 3 fireworks).
(11) Subject to paragraph (12) and (13), the provisions of the Explosives (Fireworks) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002(23) set out in Schedule 5 are, as the case may be, amended or revoked.
(12) The regulations referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) and (11) continue to apply to category 4 fireworks as they did immediately before their amendment or revocation, as the case may be, for all purposes until 4th July 2013.
(13) The provisions referred to in paragraphs (2) to (11) (save for regulations 4, 5 and 6 of the Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997 and regulation 11 of the Explosives (Fireworks) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002) continue to apply as they did immediately before their repeal, revocation or amendment for all purposes in relation to fireworks falling within regulation 46 or category 4 fireworks falling within regulation 47(1).
(14) Paragraph (13) applies to a theatrical pyrotechnic article or an other pyrotechnic article falling within regulation 47 that amounts to a firework.
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