DIN EN 15947-3 2022-12 PDF

Full title and description

DIN EN 15947-3:2022-12 — Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements. This document specifies the minimum mandatory labelling elements and presentation for individual fireworks and for primary and selection packs in categories F1–F3 (consumer fireworks), in the English and German language editions.

Abstract

EN 15947-3:2022 defines the essential marking and labelling requirements that must appear on fireworks (categories F1, F2 and F3), including product identification, category and age limits, CE marking and registration numbers, safety instructions and minimum legibility rules. It also covers rules for labelling primary packs and selection packs, compound items, reserve fuses and very small articles where space is limited. The standard supports conformity assessment by visual inspection.

General information

• Status: Current (published edition).
• Publication date: 1 December 2022 (2022-12-01).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) — German version of EN 15947-3:2022.
• ICS / categories: 71.100.30 (Pyrotechnic articles).
• Edition / version: EN 15947-3:2022-12 (replaces DIN EN 15947-3:2016-02).
• Number of pages: 49 pages (German edition / full text PDF).

Key bibliographic and status information per national publisher listings and standards catalogues.

Scope

This part of EN 15947 applies to fireworks classified as categories F1, F2 and F3 under Directive 2013/29/EU. It lays down minimum labelling content and presentation requirements for individual fireworks and for primary and selection packs, and gives special provisions for compound products, reserve fuses and items that are too small to carry all required information. Labelling conformity is checked primarily by visual examination.

Key topics and requirements

• Mandatory label items: product name and type (type in upper case), category (e.g., "CATEGORY F2" or "CAT F2"), manufacturer/importer name, CE marking and, where applicable, notified body number and required registration number.
• Age limits and marking: specified minimum age indications for F1/F2/F3 (national variants may apply) and year of production requirement for F3 items.
• Primary and selection pack rules: total net explosive content on primary packs; selection packs must show highest contained category, highest age limit, total net explosive content and the statement "Must be sold as packaged".
• Compound items and reserve fuses: compound fireworks and their primary packs must be labelled; reserve fuses must be marked (e.g., "RESERVE FUSE") when present and sub-elements listed for batteries/combination types.
• Safety information and legibility: required safety/placing instructions (normative Annex A), emphasis of safety instructions, minimum character heights (e.g., at least 2.8 mm for category/type and safety info, 2.1 mm for other information, measured per the related test methods standard EN 15947-4:2022) and requirements for clear, durable printing.
• Very small items: staged minimum information — CE marking, registration number and manufacturer/importer name; if space still insufficient, at minimum the CE marking must appear.
• Disposal and storage: labelling shall be consistent with applicable EU and national rules (for example CLP and other national storage/disposal rules).

Summary of principal labelling obligations and presentation/legibility parameters drawn from the standard text and normative annexes.

Typical use and users

Primary users are fireworks manufacturers and product designers (to create compliant labels), importers, distributors and retailers (to verify labelling and packaged sale), notified bodies and conformity assessors (to inspect and verify labelling), national regulators and enforcement authorities, and packaging engineers responsible for integrating the required information without obscuring essential safety instructions. The standard is used during product development, production control and market surveillance.

Related standards

EN 15947 is a multipart series. Relevant related documents include EN 15947-1 (Terminology), EN 15947-2 (Categories and selection pack rules), EN 15947-4 (Test methods, including legibility measurement) and EN 15947-5 (construction and performance requirements). The labelling rules are intended to support compliance with Directive 2013/29/EU (Pyrotechnic Articles) and associated registration/market rules (Directive 2014/58/EU) as well as the CLP Regulation for hazard communication.

Keywords

fireworks; pyrotechnic articles; labelling; marking; F1; F2; F3; CE marking; safety instructions; selection pack; primary pack; reserve fuse; legibility; EN 15947-3; DIN.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 15947-3:2022 is the European/DIN standard specifying minimum labelling requirements for consumer fireworks in categories F1, F2 and F3. It defines what information must appear on individual articles and on primary and selection packs.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mandatory label elements (identification, type, category, CE and registration marks, age limits, safety instructions, net explosive content for packs, year of production for F3, marking of reserve fuses, legibility/character size rules and provisions for very small items), plus rules for primary and selection packs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of fireworks; conformity assessment bodies and notified bodies; regulators and market surveillance authorities; and packaging/label designers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2022-12 edition is the current published edition and replaces the earlier DIN EN 15947-3:2016-02 edition. Users should check national publisher listings for any subsequent amendments or corrigenda.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 15947 is a multipart standard on fireworks; Part 1 covers terminology, Part 2 categories and selection pack rules, Part 3 labelling (this document), Part 4 test methods and Part 5 requirements for construction and performance. The parts work together to define safety, marking and testing for consumer fireworks.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fireworks, pyrotechnic articles, labelling, CE marking, category F1 F2 F3, safety instructions, primary pack, selection pack, reserve fuse, legibility.