CEN/TC 212/WG 3 - Theatrical pyrotechnic articles, category T1 and T2

This European Standard specifies test methods. It is applicable to theatrical pyrotechnic articles of the generic types defined in FprEN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3.
NOTE   In this document "Theatrical Pyrotechnic Articles" are referred to as "articles".

This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance and primary packaging of theatrical pyrotechnical articles of the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3.
NOTE   Theatrical pyrotechnic article(s) is abbreviated by article(s) in this European Standard.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that include any of the following substances:
-   arsenic or arsenic compounds;
-   polychlorobenzenes;
-   lead or lead compounds;
-   mercury compounds;
-   white phosphorus;
picrates or picric acid.

This European Standard specifies minimum labelling requirements for the article and primary packaging and for the instructions for use of theatrical pyrotechnic articles of the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3.

This European Standard defines various terms relating to the design, construction, primary packaging and testing of theatrical pyrotechnic articles and specifies their generic types.
NOTE   "Theatrical pyrotechnic article(s)" is abbreviated by "article(s)" in this European Standard.

This European Standard defines the procedures for classifying the generic types, subtypes or individual items of theatrical pyrotechnic articles into the appropriate Categories, T1 or T2 and lists them.
NOTE   "Theatrical pyrotechnic article(s)" is abbreviated by "article(s)" in this European Standard.

This document gives a description of the context regarding the situation of theatrical pyrotechnic articles and their consideration within the Directive 2007/23/EC with the aim to define what harmonized standards shall be developed in order to comply with the essential safety requirements of the Annex 1 of the Directive.