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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (EXPLOSIVES) REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 10 OF 2004) - REG 282

Information on consumer fireworks labels

    (1)     A consumer firework must have a label fixed to it that includes the following information:

        (a)     a short description of the principal effect of the firework after ignition;

        (b)     short instructions for use, with warnings appropriate for the particular firework, including for each firework the words ‘light fuse and retreat at least 5 metres';

        (c)     the words ‘consumer firework'.

    (2)     The text of the label must be—

        (a)     expressed in plain language; and

        (b)     unambiguous.

    (3)     The text, and any graphics, on the label must—

        (a)     be legible; and

        (b)     appear against a contrasting background.

Division 3.3.6     Packaging and safety instructions—consumer fireworks



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