New safety standard issued for fireworks displays

China has issued a revised mandatory national standard for the safe operation of large-scale fireworks displays, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation.

The standard sets unified safety requirements for the design, operation and management of large fireworks displays used at major celebrations and cultural and tourism events. The revised standard introduces a five-tier classification system for large fireworks displays, based on the size and quantity of aerial shells.

China is the largest producer and consumer of fireworks in the world. The revision comes as large-scale fireworks displays are increasingly used at major celebrations and tourism festivals in the country.

The new rules will take effect on Sept 1, 2027.