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Guidance on the UN series 6 tests for classification is now available at http://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/classification/faq-conducting-un-test-series-6.htm

The presentations from the workshop are available below

Martin Guest – Introduction
Neil Morton – Why Classification?
Tom Smith – Industry perspective
Michael Marriott – UN Firework Classification process
Allen Webb – Classification – The What, the When and the How
Martyn Sime – Classification Application Form
Martyn Sime – Know your Fireworks
Neil Morton – Questions

It is hoped that the sample drawings will be made available shortly.

HSE have today stated that they are no longer able to achieve their stated aim of turning around classifications in 21 days.  Please note the contents of this letter (click on image above for full size version).

The new regulations have now been published.  See

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/uksi_20071573_en.pdf

for a copy