Manufacturing fireworks
To manufacture fireworks, you need a .
Storing fireworks
To store fireworks of up to 2,000kg (net explosives content) from wholesale or retail premises in England, Scotland and Wales, you must be licensed with:
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the fire service – if you’re in West Midlands, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Tyne and Wear, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire
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the trading standards department of your local council – anywhere else
Apply for a licence from your local council.
To store or sell more than 2,000kg (net explosives content), you need a .
In Northern Ireland you need to register with the Department of Justice.
Selling fireworks
To sell fireworks all year round you need a licence. This licence is not required if you are only selling during the dates set out below, but you must still obtain a storage licence. Ask your local council for advice about whether you require a selling licence.
| Fireworks celebration | Period you can sell fireworks without an extra licence |
|---|---|
| 5 November | From 15 October to 10 November |
| New Years | From 26 December to 31 December |
| Chinese New Year | The first day of Chinese New Year and the 3 days before it |
| Diwali | The first day of Diwali and the 3 days before it |
You need a licence to sell fireworks outside these times.
Apply for a licence from your local council.