EN 16261-2:2013

Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category 4 - Part 2: Requirements EN 16261-2:2013

Publication date:   Aug 15, 2013

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60.60 Standard published   Jan 9, 2013

CEN

CEN/TC 212 Pyrotechnic articles

European Norm

71.100.30   Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks

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This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance and protective packaging of Category 4 fireworks, as listed in EN 16261-1.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic compositions that include any of the following substances:
- arsenic or arsenic compounds;
- polychlorobenzenes;
- lead or lead compounds;
- mercury compounds;
- white phosphorus;
- picrates or picric acid.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
In addition, any European regulation regarding forbidden substances should be taken into account.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2007/23/EC

Pyrotechnic articles directive

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2013/29/EU

Directive 2013/29/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pyrotechnic articles (recast)

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EN 16261-2:2013
60.60 Standard published
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