EN 16261-4:2012

Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category 4 - Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use

This European Standard specifies the minimum labelling requirements and the mandatory instructions for use for category 4 fireworks.

Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper, Kategorie 4 - Teil 4: Mindestanforderungen an die Kennzeichnung und Gebrauchsanweisung

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Mindestanforderungen an die Kennzeichnung und die verbindlich vorgeschriebene Gebrauchsanweisung für Feuerwerkskörper der Kategorie 4 fest.

Articles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Catégorie 4 - Partie 4: Exigences minimales d'étiquetage et documentation utilisateur

Le présent document spécifie les exigences minimales d'étiquetage et les instructions obligatoires pour
l'utilisation des artifices de divertissement de catégorie 4.

Pirotehnični izdelki - Ognjemetni izdelki, kategorija 4 - 4. del: Minimalne zahteve za označevanje in navodila za uporabo

Ta evropski standard določa minimalne zahteve označevanja in obvezna navodila za uporabo ognjemetnih izdelkov kategorije 4.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Aug-2012
• Withdrawal Date: 27-Feb-2013
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 212 - Fireworks
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 212/WG 2 - Fireworks, category 4
• Current Stage: 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Mar-2018
• Completion Date: 03-Dec-2025
• Directive: 2007/23/EC - Directive 2007/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles
• Directive: 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)
• Mandate: M/416 - Standardization mandate assigned to CEN concerning pyrotechnic articles
• Ref Project: SIST EN 16261-4:2012 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category 4 - Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use

Relations

• Revised: prEN 16261-4 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category F4 - Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 16261-4:2012 is a CEN European Standard that defines the minimum labelling requirements and mandatory instructions for use for Category 4 fireworks (pyrotechnic articles). It supports the essential requirements of EU Directive 2007/23/EC and forms part 4 of the EN 16261 series. The standard mandates what must appear on the article or its protective pack to ensure traceability, safe handling, correct use and lawful placing on the market.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and language: Labelling must be provided in the official language(s) of the member state where the product is placed on the market; each language’s required information must appear as a whole.
• Identification and traceability:
  • Type or subtype name (e.g., “Shell”, “Bengal flame”) and concise field-of-use designation.
  • Registration format for traceability: XXXX - F4 - ZZZZ… (identification number of notified body – F4 – processing number).
  • CE‑marking and the identification number of the notified body responsible for conformity assessment.
• Manufacturer/importer details: Name and address (town and country). If the manufacturer is outside the EU, importer details must be shown.
• Net explosive content (NEC): NEC must be labelled (abbreviation allowed).
• Safety and disposal: Instructions must be readily available. Labels must carry the sentence: “For use only by persons with specialist knowledge” emphasized.
• Year of production: Printed as 4 or 2 digits (e.g., “2013” or “13”).
• Printing and legibility: Labelling must be indelible, clear and on a contrasting background. Minimum CE mark height when tested: 5 mm.
• Very small items: If space is limited, minimum items (registration, CE + notified body ID, manufacturer/importer) on the item and full information on a protective pack labelled “Must be supplied as packaged”.
• Mandatory safety parameters (displayed in a single textbox, SI units): codes A, B, C, D, E, R, W (e.g., burst/effect height, sound pressure level, debris distance, incandescent matter, range for aquatic fireworks, overall duration, maximum firing angle). Format: X: Y.
• Operating instructions: Full instructions for safe handling, storage, use and disposal must be supplied (including product data for calculating safety distances).

Applications and users

EN 16261-4:2012 is used by:

• Manufacturers and importers of Category 4 fireworks to prepare compliant labels and user instructions.
• Notified bodies and conformity assessors for marking and traceability verification.
• Distributors and retailers to ensure articles are supplied in the required packaging and languages.
• Regulators, safety officers and event organizers for assessing product information relevant to safe use, storage and required safety distances.

Related standards

• EN 16261-1:2012 - Terminology for Category 4 fireworks
• EN 16261-2:2012 - Requirements for Category 4 fireworks
• EN 16261-3:2012 - Test methods for Category 4 fireworks
  These parts together implement the essential requirements of Directive 2007/23/EC on pyrotechnic articles.

Keywords: EN 16261-4:2012, Category 4 fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, labelling requirements, instructions for use, CE‑marking, net explosive content, safety distances, notified body.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper, Kategorie 4 - Teil 4: Mindestanforderungen an die Kennzeichnung und GebrauchsanweisungArticles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Catégorie 4 - Partie 4: Exigences minimales d'étiquetage et documentation utilisateurPyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category 4 - Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use71.100.30Eksplozivi. PirotehnikaExplosives. PyrotechnicsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16261-4:2012SIST EN 16261-4:2012en,de01-november-2012SIST EN 16261-4:2012SLOVENSKI
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EN 16261-4
August 2012 ICS 71.100.30 English Version
Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category 4 - Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use
Articles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Catégorie 4 - Partie 4: Exigences minimales d'étiquetage et documentation utilisateur
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper, Kategorie 4 - Teil 4: Mindestanforderungen an die Kennzeichnung und Gebrauchsanweisung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 July 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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List of mandatory and optional parameters and corresponding codes .8Annex B (informative)
Overview of essential safety requirements and .9Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles . 10 SIST EN 16261-4:2012
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