This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance and protective packaging of Category F4 fireworks, as listed in clauses 4 and 5.
This document does not apply to fireworks intended to be kept or used at temperatures below −20 °C or above 50 °C
This document 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.
Note: When necessary (e.g. in the case of doubtful information), the presence of such substances may be detected in accordance with ISO 22863 series. The measured values will be compared to corresponding thresholds (if any) in accordance with other national regulations.
In addition, any European regulation regarding forbidden substances is intended to 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)
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