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Preparation for a fireworks display

What are the health and safety prerequisites for a fireworks display?

Under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act), a person wishing to conduct a firework display must be an Approved Handler who has a Test Certificate issued by a Test Certifier.

Test Certifiers able to issue Test Certificates for Approved Handlers can be located on the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) website.

These changes occurred in August 2003, replacing the now obsolete application form for a permit to purchase fireworks for a fireworks display.

Date Modified: Wednesday, March 02, 2011

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