* CE "Conformite
Europeenne" or "European Conformity"
The UK has followed the British Standard
BS7114 for many years, however we will shortly have to embrace
and move over to European Standard EN 15947.
CE marking is a Mandatory Conformity Mark
for products placed on the market in the European Economic Area
(EEA). The primary aim of CE marking is to facilitate free trade
of products within the EU by reducing the effect of the physical
borders between the Member States. A secondary, though by no means
less important aim, is the harmonisation across the EU of the
legal requirements for safety, health and the environment.
CE marking confirms a "Notified Body"
(NB) has tested and approves that the product conforms to the
relevant European Standard and meets "Essential Safety Requirements"
(ESRs), along with applicable EC Directives.
For fireworks, DIRECTIVE 2007/23/EC was introduced
and all fireworks in Categories 1, 2 and 3 should conform to the
provisions. A European Standard (EN15947) has been prepared to
provide a means of ensuring that all fireworks conform to the
essential requirements of Directive 2007/23/EC.
In readiness of this transition Kimbolton
Fireworks have helped develop and started to introduce a range
of fireworks that comply with the European Standard. Over time
all our products will be moved over and be inline with European
Standards before the ceasing of BS7114.
The items listed in this section are CE certified
and are therefore compliant with European Standards. |