What does the law say about the sale of fireworks to young people?
• Fireworks intended for sale to the public must comply with BS 7114, and be labelled accordingly. • 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 (eg 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 registered to do so. Strict rules govern the storage of fireworks, and you should seek detailed advice from your local authority (usually the Trading Standards Service) on how to do this safely.
