Fireworks
 The Facts:Most of the accidents involving fireworks in a four-week period between October and November, involve youngsters under 18. Half of these injuries are to children under 15. Sparklers cause more injuries than other fireworks. |
What are the restrictions?
The Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997 (as amended) prohibit the supply of fireworks (including sparklers) to a person who is under the age of 18.
The age limit remains at 16 for caps, cracker snaps, novelty matches, party poppers, serpents and throwdowns.
All packets of sparklers must be labelled with the following statement:
“Warning: not to be given to children under 5 years of age”
Fireworks pre-packed in selection boxes or packs must not be split up or sold individually.
All fireworks intended for use by the general public must comply with British Standard 7114.
Do not stock fireworks unless they are marked, “Complies with BS7114: Part 2 1988” (or for packs “contents comply with BS 7114: Part 2 1988”)
You must be registered with trading standards to keep or sell fireworks in your shop.
All fireworks must be stored and displayed for sale in a safe and secure manner. Contact Trading Standards for information on firework registration and storage requirements.
How can you comply?
Please refer to our general advice on age-restricted goods.
You must display an age warning notice to deter any under age people asking for fireworks (this is statutory).
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Penalties
Failure to comply could result in goods being seized and prosecution. On conviction the courts may impose a fine of up to £5,000, and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.