EN 16265:2015

European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Categories and types of ignition devices
5 Requirements
6 Test methods
7 Minimum labelling requirements and instructions
  for use
Annex A (informative) - Bruceton method
Annex B (informative) - Dichotomic (or Langlie) method
Annex C (informative) - Mechanical Conditioning
        (Shock Apparatus)
Annex D (informative) - Mechanical Impact Test
        (Drop Test)
Annex E (informative) - Adjustment of the ESD generator
Annex F (informative) - Specification of grinding steel for
        wire abrasion test
Annex G (normative) - Determination of the duration of
        accelerated ageing test to demonstrate the correct
        functioning at the 'use by' date
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
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         2013/29/EU on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic
         articles
Bibliography

This European Standard defines the terms and specifies the requirements, means of categorisation, test methods, minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use, for ignition devices (except ignition devices for pyrotechnic articles for vehicles) of the following generic types:- igniters;- components for pyrotechnic trains;- pyrotechnic Cords and fuses;- delay fuses;- fuzes.NOTESafety fuses are subject to Directive 93/15/EEC and therefore not considered in this European Standard.This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic compositions that include any of the following substances:- arsenic or arsenic compounds;- polychlorobenzenes;- mercury compounds;- white phosphorus;- picrates or picric acid.This European Standard does not apply to pyrotechnic articles containing blasting agents and military explosives except black powder and flash composition.