GB 10631-2025 Fireworks—Safety and quality English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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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.
