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Ban on producing loud firecrackers in China – find out what it means!

Author: Fajerwerki Lider

Ban on the production of loud firecrackers in China – is this the end of bang-type pyrotechnics? In 2020, China introduced very strict restrictions for pyrotechnics manufacturers. The new standards will cause many popular products to disappear not only from the Asian market, but likely the global one as well. We discuss the ban on producing loud firecrackers in China and explain exactly what it entails! Ban on the production of loud firecrackers in China – what does it mean? The Chinese standard GB 10631-2013, which sets the maximum NEC in firecrackers, had long been a so-called dead regulation, but recent changes mean it must now be strictly enforced. In practice, this introduces a ban on the production of loud firecrackers. Pyrotechnic materials based on black powder may not exceed 1 g NEC, and those containing flash powder (bang-flash firecrackers, such as the popular FP3 from Jorge) may not exceed 0.5 g NEC. In practice, all products above these limits will disappear from the market, including highly popular items from brands such as DumBum, Jorge, and Funke. It’s very likely that soon no bang-only, bang-flash firecrackers or emitters of Chinese manufacture will be available for purchase, because at some point they will simply stop being produced. Restrictions on producing loud firecrackers – what’s the situation in Europe? To what extent do the restrictions on producing loud firecrackers affect the European market? It turns out, significantly. China is the world’s largest producer of pyrotechnics. The absence of certain items is particularly problematic. They are used not only for entertainment, e.g., during displays or to enhance events. Bang firecrackers and emitters are often used to scare off wild animals or as film props. For this reason, many importers are looking for alternative sources of supply. While similar products made in Slovakia or Italy can be found on the European market, they are much more expensive and often less satisfying than their Chinese counterparts. Consequently, in the near future there may well be considerable availability issues for stronger, larger firecrackers and noise-emitting items. There is hope in the fact that some companies are moving production to other countries with less restrictive standards, such as Turkey or Albania. Reports on this are unofficial, however, and could just as well be considered rumors. The pandemic and related restrictions are certainly an additional complication in this situation. How to cope with the ban on producing loud firecrackers? For now, it’s unclear what the future will bring. The ban on producing loud firecrackers is not encouraging. In stores, clear shortages of specific, very popular items are already visible. Fans of loud bangs and others who frequently use such materials should, for the time being, stock up on essential products. They can no longer be produced at the same power, but they have not been withdrawn from sale. It’s also important to note that firecrackers are only a narrow part of the fireworks category. These regulatory changes do not currently apply to other products such as rockets, cakes, sparklers, flares, signal flares, or strobes. The ban on producing loud firecrackers therefore does not mean that all fireworks will suddenly disappear – we still have a full range of beautiful ground and aerial effects. In our selection you can still find a wide range of strong bang and bang-flash firecrackers, as well as sound emitters. We encourage adults to browse the assortment and check back regularly, as we offer a variety of interesting items at reasonable prices. It’s worth buying what you need before they vanish from the market entirely. Are you one of those concerned by the ban on producing loud firecrackers in China? Don’t worry! You’ll find your favorite pyrotechnics at fajerwerkilider.pl. Stock up on the products still available and wait for further developments.