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Guidance on EX Classification Approvals with Expiration Dates

PHMSA will only accept fireworks approval applications from fireworks manufacturers or their U.S. designated agent on their behalf. This includes an applicant seeking to renew an expired EX approval for the specific purpose of continuing the manufacturing of the firework device.

Additional Item Names Added to Valid EX Approval

Effective April 2, 2015 PHMSA will no longer process additional item/name requests for fireworks EX Approval applications. A change to the product name has no bearing on the safety / classification of the firework, the original classification of the firework, or regulatory compliance. It is...