EN 15947-3:2015
(Main)Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2, and F3 - Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements
Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2, and F3 - Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements
This European Standard specifies minimum labelling requirements for the article and primary or selection packaging of fireworks. It is applicable to fireworks in categories F1, F2 and F3 according to EN 15947-2:2015.
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper, Kategorien F1, F2 und F3 - Teil 3: Mindestanforderungen an die Kennzeichnung
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Mindestanforderungen an die Kennzeichnung des pyrotechnischen Gegenstands und der Ursprungsverpackung oder der Sortimentsverpackung für Feuerwerkskörper fest. Sie gilt für Feuerwerkskörper der Kategorien F1, F2 und F3 nach EN 15947-2:2015.
Articles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Catégories F1, F2 et F3 - Partie 3: Étiquetage minimal
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences minimales d’étiquetage applicables à l’article et à l’emballage primaire ou à l’assortiment des artifices de divertissement. Elle s’applique aux artifices de divertissement des catégories F1, F2 et F3 conformément au FprEN 15947 2:2015.
Pirotehnični izdelki - Ognjemetni izdelki, kategorije 1, 2 in 3 - 3. del: Minimalne zahteve za označevanje
Ta evropski standard določa minimalne zahteve za označevanje člena in primarne ali izbirne embalaže ognjemetnih izdelkov naslednjih vrst: zračna kolesa, petarde, baterije in kombinacije, baterije z zunanjo podporo, bengalski ogenj, bengalske vžigalice, bengalske paličice, božične petarde, kombinacije, kombinacije z zunanjo podporo, sestavljeni ognjemeti, prasketajoče kroglice, dvojne petarde, bliskajoče petarde, bliskajoči peleti, fontane, izdelki, ki se premikajo po tleh, talne vrtavke, svečke, ki se držijo v roki, skakajoče petarde, skakajoče talne vrtavke, mine, mini rakete, svečke, ki se ne držijo v roki, zabavne vžigalice, uničevalci zabave, rakete, rimske sveče, kače, strelne tube, pokalice, vrtavke, namizne bombice, pokalice, ki se jih vrže na tla, kolesa.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 08-Dec-2015
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 212 - Fireworks
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 212/WG 1 - Classification and terminology
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 05-Oct-2022
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 16-Apr-2014
- Effective Date
- 12-Oct-2022
- Revised
EN 15947-4:2022 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 - Part 4: Test methods - Effective Date
- 21-Nov-2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15947-3:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2, and F3 - Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies minimum labelling requirements for the article and primary or selection packaging of fireworks. It is applicable to fireworks in categories F1, F2 and F3 according to EN 15947-2:2015.
This European Standard specifies minimum labelling requirements for the article and primary or selection packaging of fireworks. It is applicable to fireworks in categories F1, F2 and F3 according to EN 15947-2:2015.
EN 15947-3:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15947-3:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15947-3:2010, EN 15947-3:2022, EN 15947-4:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15947-3:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2007/23/EC, 2013/29/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/504. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper, Kategorien 1, 2 und 3 - Teil 3: Midestanforderungen an die KennzeichnungArticles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Catégories 1, 2, et 3 - Partie 3: Etiquetage minimalPyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements71.100.30Eksplozivi. PirotehnikaExplosives. PyrotechnicsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15947-3:2015SIST EN 15947-3:2016en,fr,de01-februar-2016SIST EN 15947-3:2016SLOVENSKI
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bangers 2 ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) ‘Place singly on ground and light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m ‘, or ‘Standing sideways, light ignition head and retire immediately at least 8 m’ or ‘Ignite on the striking surface, place banger on the ground and retire immediately at least 8 m’ (whichever is appropriate)
3 ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) ‘Place singly on ground and light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 15 m ‘ or ‘Standing sideways, light ignition head and retire immediately at least 15 m’ or ‘Ignite on the striking surface, place banger on the ground and retire immediately at least 15 m’ (whichever is appropriate) ‘Spectators must be at least 25 m away‘ batteries (with one fuse) 2 ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Avoid overhead obstructions’ (if applicable) For batteries where the tubes are placed at an angle: ‘Do not fire near tall buildings, trees or similar’ ‘Remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) ‘Place battery on flat ground’ ‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m” An arrow indicating firing direction shall be part of the label (if applicable).
batteries (with two fuses) 2 ‘This firework contains two fuses’ ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Avoid overhead obstructions’ (if applicable) For batteries where the tubes are placed at an angle: ‘Do not fire near tall buildings, trees or similar’ ‘Identify first fuse and remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) ‘Place battery on flat ground’ ‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m’ ‘In the event that the firework fails to function completely, wait 15 min before returning to the firework and then ENSURING THAT NO PART OF THE BODY IS POSITIONED ABOVE THE FIREWORK, locate the reserve fuse and standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m’ An arrow indicating firing direction shall be part of the label (if applicable).
batteries requiring external support (with one fuse) 2 ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Avoid overhead obstructions’ (if applicable) For batteries requiring external support where the tubes are placed at an angle: ‘Do not fire near tall buildings, trees or similar’ ‘Remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) < placing instructions >
‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m” An arrow indicating firing direction shall be part of the label (if applicable). For batteries requiring external support to be buried into soft ground or material: ‘Insert article upright in soft ground or other non-flammable material, e.g. sand’. For batteries requiring external support to be fixed to a post: ‘Place battery on flat ground and fix article firmly and upright to a solid post’ ‘Ensure top of article clears post’ For batteries requiring external support to be supported by heavy objects e.g. sand bags: ‘Place battery on flat ground and closely surround article with heavy objects on all sides. ‘ For batteries requiring external support supplied with a special holding device, or for which particular instructions are necessary, the manufacturer or importer shall provide appropriate instructions SIST EN 15947-3:2016
‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 15 m’ ‘Spectators must be at least 25 m away‘ An arrow indicating firing direction shall be part of the label (if applicable). (see placing instructions for category F2 batteries requiring external support) batteries requiring external support (with two fuses) 2 ‘This firework contains two fuses’ ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Avoid overhead obstructions’ (if applicable) For batteries requiring external support where the tubes are placed at an angle: ‘Do not fire near tall buildings, trees or similar’ ‘Identify first fuse and remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) < placing instructions >
‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m’ ‘In the event that the firework fails to function completely, wait 15 min before returning to the firework and then ENSURING THAT NO PART OF THE BODY IS POSITIONED ABOVE THE FIREWORK, locate the reserve fuse and standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m’ An arrow indicating firing direction shall be part of the label (if applicable). For batteries requiring external support to be buried into soft ground or material: ‘Insert article upright in soft ground or other non-flammable material, e.g. sand’. For batteries requiring external support to be fixed to a post: ‘Place battery on flat ground and fix article firmly and upright to a solid post’ ‘Ensure top of article clears post’ For batteries requiring external support to be supported by heavy objects e.g. sand bags: ‘Place battery on flat ground and closely surround article with heavy objects on all sides.‘ For batteries requiring external support supplied with a special holding device, or for which particular instructions are necessary, the manufacturer or importer shall provide appropriate instructions SIST EN 15947-3:2016
‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 15 m’ ‘In the event that the firework fails to function completely, wait 15 min before returning to the firework and then ENSURING THAT NO PART OF THE BODY IS POSITIONED ABOVE THE FIREWORK, locate the reserve fuse and standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 15 m’ ‘Spectators must be at least 25 m away‘ An arrow indicating firing direction shall be part of the label (if applicable). (see placing instructions for category F2 batteries requiring external support) Bengal flames 1 ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) ‘Do not inhale smoke’ < placing instructions >
‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 1 m’, or ‘Standing sideways, light ignition head and retire immediately at least 1 m’ or ‘Standing sideways, light sealing paper and retire immediately at least 1 m’ (whichever is appropriate) For Bengal flames to be placed flat on the ground: ‘Place Bengal flame flat on the ground’. For Bengal flames to be buried into soft ground or material: ‘Insert Bengal flame upright in soft ground or other non-flammable material, e.g. sand’. For Bengal flames supplied with a special holding device, or for which particular instructions are necessary, the manufacturer or importer shall provide appropriate instructions. 2 ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) ‘Do not inhale smoke’ < placing instructions >
‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m’, or ‘Standing sideways, light ignition head and retire immediately at least 8 m’ (whichever is appropriate) SIST EN 15947-3:2016
‘Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 15 m’, or ‘Standing sideways, light ignition head and retire immediately at least 15 m ‘ (whichever is appropriate) ‘Spectators must be at least 25 m away‘ (see placing instructions for category F1 and F2 Bengal flames) Bengal matches 1 ‘Ignite on the striking surface’ ‘Use singly’ ‘Use only above non-flammable surface’ ‘Do not carry Bengal matches loose in the pocket’
Bengal sticks 1 ‘For outdoor use only’ Use singly’ ‘Light one Bengal stick at time at its outermost end’ ‘Do not use in windy conditions’ ‘Hold horizontally’ Keep Bengal stick away from any part of the body and flammable materials’ Do not inhale smoke’
Bengal sticks 2 ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Use singly’ ‘Light one Bengal stick at time at its outermost end’ ‘Do not use in windy conditions’ ‘Hold horizontally’ ‘Keep Bengal stick away from any part of the body and flammable materials’ ‘Do not inhale smoke’
Christmas crackers 1 ‘Do not pull near eyes or ears’ ‘Pull both ends at arms length firmly and sharply’ ‘Do not remove snap’
combinations (with one fuse) 3 ‘For outdoor use only’ ‘Avoid overhead obstructions’ (if applicable) ‘Do not fire near tall buildings, trees or similar’ (if applicable) ‘Remove orange fuse cover’ (if applicable) ‘Place combination on flat ground’ ‘Standing side
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