60.60 Standard published Jan 9, 2013
CEN
CEN/TC 212 Pyrotechnic articles
European Norm
71.100.30 Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
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.
Legislation related to this standard
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)
Harmonized/Supporting
PUBLISHED
EN 16261-2:2013
60.60
Standard published
Jan 9, 2013
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 16261-2 rev