FprEN 16261

Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category F4

Publication date:   Feb 5, 2026

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45.99   Dispatch of FV draft to CCMC   Aug 26, 2026

CEN

CEN/TC 212 Pyrotechnic articles

European Norm

71.100.30   Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks

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Scope

This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, protective packaging and labelling of Category F4 fireworks, as listed in Clauses 4, 5 and 6.
This document does not apply to fireworks intended to be kept or used at temperatures below −20 °C or above 50 °C.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

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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