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BS EN 16261-4:2012 Incorporating corrigendum November 2015 BSI Standards Publication Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Category Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use BS EN 16261-4:2012 BRITISH STANDARD National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 16261-4:2012 The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee CII/47, Pyrotechnic articles A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application © The British Standards Institution 2015 Published by BSI Standards Limited 2015 ISBN 978 580 92371 ICS 71.100.30 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 December 2012 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Text affected 30 November 2015 Implementation of CEN Correction Notice December 2012: All references to EN 16261-2:2012 have been corrected to EN 16261-2:2013 EN 16261-4 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2012 ICS 71.100.30 English Version Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category - Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use Articles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Catégorie - Partie 4: Exigences minimales d'étiquetage et documentation utilisateur Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper, Kategorie - 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 This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels © 2012 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Ref No EN 16261-4:2012: E BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) Contents Page Foreword 3 1 Scope 4 2 Normative references 4 3 Terms and definitions 4 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.11.1 4.11.2 4.11.3 4.12 4.12.1 4.12.2 4.12.3 4.13 Minimum labelling requirements 4 General 4 Name and type of firework 4 Category and registration number .5 Identification number of the notified body 5 Net explosive content 5 Safety and disposal information 5 Year of production 5 Details on manufacturer or importer 5 Printing 5 Marking of very small items 6 Minimum safety information 6 General 6 Mandatory parameters 6 Format .7 Specific labelling for individual items 7 Specific labelling requirement for combinations .7 Specific labelling requirement for shells 7 Specific labelling requirement for components 7 Additional information 7 5 Operating instructions 7 Annex A (normative) List of mandatory and optional parameters and corresponding codes 8 Annex B (informative) Overview of essential safety requirements and 9 Annex 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 BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) Foreword This document (EN 16261-4:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212 “Pyrotechnic articles”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2013 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s) For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document EN 16261 is divided into the following parts:  EN 16261-1, Pyrotechnic articles  Fireworks, category  Part 1: Terminology;  EN 16261-2, Pyrotechnic articles  Fireworks, category  Part 2: Requirements;  EN 16261-3, Pyrotechnic articles  Fireworks, category  Part 3: Test methods;  EN 16261-4, Pyrotechnic articles  Fireworks, category  Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) Scope This European Standard specifies the minimum labelling requirements and the mandatory instructions for use for category fireworks Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application For dated references, only the edition cited applies For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies EN 16261-1:2012, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Category — Part 1: Terminology EN 16261-2:2013, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Category — Part 2: Requirements EN 16261-3:2012, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Category — Part 3: Test methods Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 16261-1:2012 apply Minimum labelling requirements 4.1 General Fireworks shall be marked with the minimum information specified in 4.2 to 4.12 Conformity to the requirements specified in 4.1 to 4.12 shall be verified by visual examination The specified information shall be given in the official language(s) of the member state in which the firework is placed on the market For each language, the minimum specified information shall be presented as a whole and shall not be interrupted by other text Additional text given in any language shall not conflict with the above specified information 4.2 Name and type of firework Labels to be provided directly on the article (or on the smallest piece of packaging if the article does not provide sufficient space for the labelling requirements) shall include the subtype (or generic type if the article does not belong to a subtype) (see EN 16261-1), plus a concise designation of the field of use whenever it is necessary to assure a safe and correct use of the article EXAMPLE “Shell” or “Bengal flame” or “Shell in mortar” If a trade name is used in addition to the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effects of the relevant type of firework or with the name of another generic or subtype of firework BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) 4.3 Category and registration number The registration number for tracing products shall be marked in accordance with the example below: XXXX - F4 - ZZZZ where XXXX refers to the identification number of the notified body issuing the EC-type examination certificate, F4 meaning category firework according to the Directive 2007/23/EC Art paragraph 1.(a), and where ZZZZ is a processing number given by the notified body 4.4 Identification number of the notified body CE-marking is followed by the identification number of the Notified Body responsible for:  monitoring the existing quality system (in case of Modules D, E, and H); and/or  checking conformity to type according to Module C where the notified body intervened during the manufacturing phase 4.5 Net explosive content The labelling shall include the net explosive content of the firework The abbreviation for the net explosive content (NEC) may be used for the labelling 4.6 Safety and disposal information The safety and disposal information provided in the instructions for use shall be readily available The following sentence “For use only by persons with specialist knowledge” shall be printed on the label and emphasized by use of a heading, or bold type, or similar 4.7 Year of production The year of production shall be printed on the label, either by or digits, e.g “2013” or “13” 4.8 Details on manufacturer or importer Labelling shall include the name and address of the manufacturer If the manufacturer is not established in the European Union, the labelling shall include the name of the manufacturer and the name and address of the importer The address shall comprise at least the town and the country 4.9 Printing Labelling shall be clearly visible, easily legible, indelible and on a contrasting background colour When tested according to 6.11 of EN 16261-3:2012, the minimum height of the CE-marking shall be mm BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) 4.10 Marking of very small items If the firework does not provide enough space to carry all the specified information, at least the registration number and the CE-marking (followed by the identification number of the notified body (see 4.4)) and the manufacturer's details or, if the manufacturer is not established in the European Union, the importer's details shall be given on the firework, if at all possible In this case, other information will be given on a protective pack label and the firework shall be supplied only in this protective pack Where the information printed on the protective pack might be affected by the opening of the pack, the manufacturer will ensure that the pack design prevents loss of information when the label is broken The protective pack shall be marked with the statement: “Must be supplied as packaged” This statement shall appear adjacent to the type name or category 4.11 Minimum safety information 4.11.1 General The following information shall be printed on the label: “Minimum safety distance to be determined by user according to the supplied product data” and “Article to be used in accordance with written instructions and national regulations” 4.11.2 Mandatory parameters For every generic type the following parameter shall be printed, if applicable (see Annex A): A Effect height or burst height according to the generic type B Maximum A-weighted impulse sound pressure level (in dB (AI) max at x m, where x is the distance at which the sound level was measured), according to 7.2.5 of EN 16261-2:2013 C Debris (distance to which dangerous debris can be projected); D Information on incandescent and/or burning matter If incandescent and/or burning matter return to the level from which the device was fired, the D box shall be appropriately marked with a "9”; E Range (distance between the firing point and the point of explosion onto the water for aquatic fireworks) R Overall duration for aerial wheels W Maximum firing angle if the angles of the tubes are not visible The above mentioned parameters are necessary for calculating the safety distances and shall be given in one textbox on the label Every value shall be displayed in SI units (International System of Units) BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) 4.11.3 Format The effect parameters as stated above shall be placed in the order of appearance above, according to the following format: X: Y where X is the parameter A, B, C, D, E, R or W; Y is the numerical value of the parameter with its unit or an appropriate mark (for example: or −) Additional optional parameters as defined in Annex A may be printed on the label, as long as they are kept separate from the mandatory parameters and the coding, if used, is compliant with Annex A 4.12 Specific labelling for individual items 4.12.1 Specific labelling requirement for combinations For combinations equipped with multiple initial fuses, each fuse shall be clearly identified If the firing orientation is not apparent from the design of the exterior of the article, then sufficient information about it shall be provided on the label For combinations with angled components, the maximum angle of firing shall be displayed on the label 4.12.2 Specific labelling requirement for shells In cases where a specific mortar is required by the manufacturer, the following sentence shall be displayed on the label: "Use specific mortar (see instructions)." and information on the specific mortar shall be included in the instructions for use 4.12.3 Specific labelling requirement for components For components designed to be placed on the market, the labelling specified in 4.1 to 4.10 applies 4.13 Additional information Additional information may be displayed on the labelling or on the instructions for use, provided that this does not conflict with the mandatory information Operating instructions Instructions for safe handling, storage, use and disposal shall be supplied by the manufacturer/importer, including information regarding special equipment for use if necessary The information as required by 4.11.1 shall be included in the instructions for use BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) Annex A (normative) List of mandatory and optional parameters and corresponding codes The following Table A.1 applies for the coding of mandatory and optional parameters: Table A.1 — List of mandatory and optional parameters and corresponding codes Code Status [1] A M Burst height / effect height (whichever is applicable) (Effect distance for theatrical articles) B M/O Sound pressure level including the measuring distance Value at a distance C M Projected debris distance D M If incandescent and/or burning matter reaches ground “9” if incandescent and/or burning matter reaches ground E M/O Effect range This parameter is mandatory for aquatic fireworks F O Effect broadness G O Calibre If not required in description H O Initial fuse time Not relevant for electrically ignited items I NOT USED to avoid ambiguity with number “1” J O Flight time e g Time to burst for shells K O Effect time e g Duration of stars or effects L O Flash powder content e g for compliance with UN default classification (in weight or in %) M O Gross mass e g for calculating storage limits N O Effect If not explicit in description or name O NOT USED to avoid ambiguity with number “0” P O Classification reference e g CAD reference Q O Drift e g for aerial wheels R M/O Overall duration M for aerial wheels S O If multiple effects “9” in case of multiple explosion, followed by the number of explosions T O Radial effect distance U NOT USED to avoid ambiguity with letter “V” V O Burning rate W M/O Maximum firing angle [1] Description Examples/Comments See Clause of EN 16261-2:2013 M = This information is mandatory O = This information is optional (depending on type or at discretion of manufacturer) BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) Annex B (informative) Overview of essential safety requirements and corresponding clauses of all parts of EN 16261 The correspondence between the parts of EN 16261 and Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles can be found in Annex ZA of each part of EN 16261 Table B.1 gives an overview about all essential safety requirements and the corresponding clauses and subclauses of all parts of EN 16261 Table B.1 — Overview of essential safety requirements and corresponding clauses of all parts of EN 16261 Essential Requirements (ESR) of Directive 2007/23/EC EN 16261-2:2013 (1) (2) (3) paragraph 7.2, 9, 10 st (3) nd paragraph EN 16261-3:2012 6.10 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.10 (b) 1, 7.1, 7.2.2, 9.2 6.8, 6.9 (c) 7.1, 7.2.2, 9.2 6.8 (d) 7.2.2, 9.2 6.9 (e) 9.2 4.1, 6.10 (f) 7.2.2, 9.2 6.9 (g) 6.2, 8, 9.3 (h) Specially for aquatic fireworks 4.6, 5, Annex A 7.1, 7.2.2, 8, 9.2, 9.3 (j) 6.8, 6.9 5.12 (last paragraph) 7.1 (a) (b) 5, Annex A 6.8 A (1) A.(2) EN 16261-4:2012 (a) (i) Qualifying remarks/Notes Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of 4.3 1, 5, 7.2.7 A.(3) 6.1 A.(4) 7.2.2, 7.2.3 A.(5) 6.2, 8, 9.3 6.2, 6.10.2 Annex A 4.12, 6.10 BS EN 16261-4:2012 EN 16261-4:2012 (E) Annex 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 This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles The Parts 1, and of the Standard will support Part to fulfil the Essential Requirements of the Directive 2007/23/EC Annex Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this standard as given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles Essential Requirements (ESR) of Directive 2007/23/EC Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of EN 16261-4:2012 Qualifying remarks/Notes (1) (2) st (3) paragraph (3) nd paragraph (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) 4.6, 5, Annex A (i) (j) 5, Annex A (last paragraph) (a) (b) A (1) 4.3 A.(2) Annex A A.(3) 4.12, 5 A.(4) A.(5) WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this standard 10 This page deliberately left blank NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY 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