Fireworks intended for sale to the public must comply with BS EN 15947 and be CE marked.
The following fireworks must not be supplied to members of the general public, regardless of their age:
- Fireworks intended for professional use.
- Bangers (including batteries containing bangers, for example Chinese crackers).
- Aerial shells and maroons, shells in mortar and maroons in mortar.
- Mini rockets.
- Fireworks with erratic flight (e.g. jumping jacks, ground spinners).
- Fireworks must not be sold separately if they are intended to be sold together as a pack.
- Sparklers must be labelled ‘warning - not to be given to children under 5 years of age’.
Note: Premises storing fireworks for sale must be licenced to do so. Strict rules govern the storage of fireworks, and you should seek detailed advice from the Trading Standards Service on how to do this safely.
If you sell fireworks, a notice must be prominently displayed in our Underage Sales Information book.
Download a copy of our Underage Sales Information booklet.
You should also keep a record of all the occasions that you and your staff refuse a sale. Download a refusal form.