EN 16256-3:2012

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Construction
5 Pyrotechnic composition (type test)
6 Means of ignition (type test and batch test)
7 Performance
8 Primary pack or selection pack (type test and
   batch test)
9 Type testing
10 Batch testing
Annex A (informative) - Overview of essential safety
        requirements and corresponding clauses of
        all parts of this European Standard
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the Essential
         Requirements of EU Directive 2007/23/EC
         on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic
         articles
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance and primary packaging of theatrical pyrotechnical articles of the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3.NOTETheatrical pyrotechnic article(s) is abbreviated by article(s) in this European Standard.This European Standard does not apply for articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that include any of the following substances:-arsenic or arsenic compounds;-polychlorobenzenes;-lead or lead compounds;-mercury compounds;-white phosphorus;picrates or picric acid.