CEN/TC 212/WG 2 - Fireworks, category 4

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.

This European Standard specifies test methods for fireworks of category 4.

This European Standard defines various terms relating to the design, construction, performance, labelling and testing of category 4 fireworks.

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

This Technical Report gives an overview of harmonized standards which will be proposed to be developed by CEN/TC 212 WG 2, Category 4 Fireworks. It also gives the interpretation WG 2 experts have made of some terms, definitions and requirements of Directive 2007/23/EC in order to assure future harmonized standards will encompass all varieties of fireworks, which are presently placed on the European market, in a consistent way and take the benefit of all the practical experience and usages of fireworks in the Member States.

This document specifies test methods for fireworks of category F4.

This document specifies the minimum labelling requirements and the mandatory instructions for use for category F4 fireworks.

This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance and protective packaging of Category F4 fireworks, as listed in EN 16261 1:—1.
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.
In addition, any European regulation regarding forbidden substances is intended to be taken into account.

This document defines various terms relating to the design, construction, performance, labelling and testing of category F4 fireworks.