German Pyrotechnics Association urges considerate use of fireworks
He appealed to firework fans to only buy officially tested and approved fireworks from specialist retailers. Thanks to strict tests and controls by German and EU authorities, these goods "do not pose any major risks". The sale of New Year's Eve fire works starts on Thursday. It is restricted by law to the last three working days of the year and, as New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday, it starts on December 28.
"Hands off illegal fireworks!", the association also warned. The substances and quantities used in them "are sometimes highly dangerous and pose a great risk of injury", warned Schubert. According to the association, injuries caused by fireworks only account for around five percent of hospital cases on New Year's Eve. "The majority of these, especially serious injuries, are likely to be caused by illegal fireworks."
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- The German Pyrotechnics Association strongly advises handling only officially tested and approved fireworks, such as New Year's Eve fireworks, obtained from specialist retailers.
- To ensure safety, the sale of fireworks is restricted by law, beginning on December 28 and ending on the last three working days of the year.
- The Federal Association for Pyrotechnics cautions against the use of illegal fireworks, which contain potentially hazardous substances and quantities that can result in severe injuries.
- EU authorities have stringent tests and controls in place to ensure that officially approved fireworks, including firecrackers and rockets, do not pose significant risks.
- The Association for Sales Launch of Pyrotechnics encourages considerate use of fireworks to prevent accidents and injuries, particularly during New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations.
- The German Pyrotechnics Association urges its members and the general public to admonish those who engage in the unlawful sales and use of fireworks, as these activities put people at risk of injury and violate safety regulations.
Source: www.stern.de
