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)
PUBLISHED
EN 16261-4:2012
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 16261-4 rev
20.60
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