CE marking of consumer fireworks is not functioning

The CE marking system for consumer fireworks does not work in practice. This marking should be the logical result of a correctly completed conformity assessment procedure. However, this is not the case, according to research by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). As a result, consumers run unnecessary risks when setting off consumer fireworks with CE marking. The ILT has informed the staatssecretaris (State Secretary) for ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, (Infrastructure and Water Management), Steven van Weyenberg, of this using a supervisory signal.