Standard No.:	GB 10631-2025
English Name:	Fireworks—Safety and quality
Chinese Name:	烟花爆竹 安全与质量
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Source Content Issued by:	SAMR; SAC
Issued on:	2025-10-31
Implemented on:	2026-5-1
Status:	to be valid
Superseding:	GB 10631-2013 Safety and quality for fireworks GB 31368-2015 Packing for fireworks GB 24426-2015 Labeling for fireworks GB 21552-2008 Fireworks and firecracker - Black powder banger (Product of firecracker) GB 21553-2008 Fireworks and firecracker - Rockets (Product of aerial) GB 21555-2008 Fireworks and firecrackers - Product of Aerial - Double - bang firecracker GB 19593-2015 Fireworks―Batteries and combinations GB 19594-2015 Fireworks―Display shell GB 21555-2008/XG1-2009 Fireworks and firecrackers - Product of Aerial - Double - bang firecracker, includes Amendment 1
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	20000 words
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GB 10631-2025 Fireworks—Safety and quality English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing through draft translation, self-check, revision and verification) will be delivered upon being ordered. ICS 71.100 CCS H 57 National Standard of the People's Republic of China ‌GB 10631-2025 Fireworks - Safety and quality 烟花爆竹 安全与质量 Issue date: 2025-10-31 Implementation date: 2026-11-01 Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China Contents Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 Classification 5 Grading 6 Safety and Quality Requirements 7 Shelf Life 8 Inspection Methods and Rules Appendix A (Informative) Fireworks Classification, Codes, and Comparison with ISO, U.S., and EU Standards Appendix B (Informative) Examples of Fireworks Packaging Labels and Traceability Information Tags References Fireworks - Safety and quality‌ 1 Scope This document defines terms for fireworks, classifies them, and specifies grading, safety and quality requirements, shelf life, inspection methods, and rules. It applies to the production, operation, transportation, and use of fireworks. 2 Normative References The following files are essential clauses of this document through normative citations: GB 190 Hazardous Goods Packaging Labels GB 6944 Classification and Nomenclature of Dangerous Goods GB/T 10632 Fireworks Sampling Inspection Rules GB 19269 Road Transport Safety Specifications for Hazardous Goods Packaging GB 19270 Waterway Transport Safety Specifications for Hazardous Goods Packaging GB 19359 Railway Transport Safety Specifications for Hazardous Goods Packaging GB 19433 Air Transport Safety Specifications for Hazardous Goods Packaging GB/T 38040 Default Classification Table for Fireworks Transportation GB/T 41644 Fireworks Inspection and Testing Methods 3 Terms and Definitions 3.1 Fireworks Dangerous items made primarily from pyrotechnic compositions, producing light, sound, color, shape, and smoke effects when ignited, used for display. 3.2 Pyrotechnic Composition Mixtures of oxidizers and reducers that burn or explode, producing effects like light, sound, and smoke. 3.2.1 Black Powder Pyrotechnic composition made from potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal. 3.2.2 White Powder Pyrotechnic composition for firecrackers, made from potassium perchlorate, aluminum powder, and sulfur. 3.2.3 Bursting Charge Used to break open casings or ignite effect charges. 3.2.4 Lifting Charge Propellant for launching fireworks, available in granular or powdered forms. 3.2.5 Effect Charge Produces visual and auditory effects. 3.2.6 Whistling Pyrotechnic Composition Generates whistling sounds using potassium perchlorate and whistle agents. 3.3 Effect Parts Single units of pyrotechnic compositions shaped into grains, pellets, or blocks. 3.3.1 Report Pyrotechnic Composition Bare effect parts producing sound effects. 3.3.2 Explosive Pyrotechnic Composition Bare effect parts producing explosive sounds. 3.3.3 Thunder Closed-shell effect parts producing sound effects. 3.4 Ignition Device 3.4.1 Ignition Fuse Slow-burning fuse (<3.0 cm/s) for lighting fireworks. 3.4.2 Safe Fuse Fuse with a pyrotechnic core, burning at 1.0–3.0 cm/s. 3.4.3 Fuse Connector Component for connecting ignition fuses. 3.4.4 Fuse Protector Covers or tapes to secure fuses. 3.5 Guiding Device Ensures proper launch direction. 3.6 Stabilization Device Stabilizes flight (e.g., fins, wings). 3.7 Propellant Box Holds lifting charge in mortar shells. 3.8 Mine Ground-launched fireworks releasing multiple effects. 3.9 Principal Display Panel Primary packaging panel with product information. 3.10 Transportation Packaging Unit for shipping fireworks. 3.11 Primary Pack Retail packaging unit. 3.12 Selection Pack Mixed-category fireworks. 3.13 Bending Degree Deflection of hanging fireworks. 3.14 Launching Height Maximum vertical height of explosion. 3.15 Launching Distance Horizontal distance of explosion. 3.16 Radiation Semidiameter Maximum effect radius. 3.17 Moving Distance Travel distance of spinning fireworks. 3.18 Launching Deflection Angle Deviation from intended trajectory. 3.19 Frame Extinguish Height Lowest flame extinction point. 3.20 Ignition Time Delay between lighting fuse and ignition. 3.21 Effect Interval Time Delay between effects. 3.22 Successful Function Design effect achieved. 3.23 Functioning Percentage Success rate of effects.