Simple terms explainer

Councils must ensure that fireworks supplied to consumers meet legal safety and compliance requirements. This includes checking that fireworks are correctly categorised, labelled, accompanied by the required technical documentation, and comply with essential safety standards. Councils can inspect retailers and suppliers, investigate complaints, remove unsafe or non-compliant products from sale, and take enforcement action where necessary. They also help ensure that prohibited fireworks are not supplied to consumers and that products placed on the market meet the required safety standards.