Trading Standards

   The Trading Standards Service has a duty to enforce legislation controlling the sale
and safety of fireworks. It also registers retailers who store and sell fireworks.

Safety Advice

Storing Fireworks
A guide for firework retailers on the 
Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations 2005

Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Visit the website for comprehensive information on firework safety
including games and interactive resources

See also...

Licensing of firework storage.

If you suspect fireworks are being sold to under 18s, please let us know.

Gloucestershire County Council, Trading Standards, Hillfield House, Denmark Road, Gloucester GL1 3LD
Telephone: (01452) 426201    Fax: (01452) 426274  - Electronic Mail: tradstds@gloucestershire.gov.uk
 
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm (We do not close for lunch)

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