Save Our Fireworks

  WASHINGTON –  National Fireworks Association Executive Director Nancy Blogin today released the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) Nominee Peter Feldman by a vote of 80-19. “On behalf of the National Fireworks Association, I want to congratulate Peter Feldman on his confirmation to the CPSC.” “As a Commissioner, and former Congressional staffer, Peter Feldman will bring unique insights to the decision making process as the CPSC nears a decision on the proposed rule on metallic powders in the burst charges in consumer aerial fireworks.  For consumers, the NFA believes he will be a voice for safety.  We look forward to him reviewing the scientific data we provided yesterday to his soon to be colleagues on how the current CPSC NPR regarding metallic powders in burst charges of consumer aerial fireworks does not lead to an increase in the safety of consumer aerial fireworks.” About ...

WASHINGTON –  The National Fireworks Association (NFA) today reached the 5,000 mark on signers of a petition to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urging them to listen to the science presented by the NFA and defeat the proposed NPR on metallic powder. This morning, the NFA delivered by priority mail 4,688 signatures to each CPSC commissioner. “For the NFA and our members, the number one priority is safety,”  said Nancy Blogin, Executive Director of the National Fireworks Association. “Without safe products, we wouldn’t be the nearly one billion dollar a year industry that we are today.  The CPSC needs to read the data we’ve provided, process the science, and listen to our members about how this rule is misguided and will not make consumer aerial fireworks any safer.” The NFA began its petition drive two weeks ago in Wichita, KS at its annual fireworks expo. Some highlights of the petition include: 4,688 signatures delivered to ...

WASHINGTON –  The National Fireworks Association (NFA) today delivered to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) a test report with empirical data proving that the proposed powdered metals ban lacks a rational basis because it would permit more energetic burst charges than those that it bans.   The test report from a DOT-approved explosive test lab compared the energy outputs of two burst charges—one that would be banned by the proposed rule and the other that would be allowed.  The testing showed that the burst charge that would be banned under the proposed rule has less explosive energy than the burst charge that would allowed. Further, the burst charge that would be banned is less expensive and less susceptible to ignition by shock or impact than the burst charge that would be banned.  In other words, the CPSC’s proposed rule would result in more energetic, more expensive, and less stable fireworks than those that have been safe...

  Petition to CPSC Comes After More than 2,000 Public Comments Opposing Proposed Rule WASHINGTON –  The National Fireworks Association (NFA) announced today that is has gathered nearly 5,000 signatures on a  petition  to  #SaveOurFireworks as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) prepares to vote on a proposed rule which would ban the use of powdered metals in the break charge of consumer fireworks.    The petition, which began last week at the NFA Convention in Wichita, KS, is fueled by 100 percent grassroots support of the NFA, which has over 1,200 members. The petition drive comes on top of more than 2,000 comments that were submitted in opposition to the proposed rule during public comment period last year.  The 2,000 comments in opposition to the proposed rule were among the most filed on any issue ever before the CPSC. During the public comment period and now with the NFA petition, there have been nearly 7,00...

Wichita, KS –  This week, the National Fireworks Association is hosting its  2018 Consumer Fireworks Expo  in Wichita at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.  Each day this week, fireworks importers, distributors, manufacturers and sellers of consumer fireworks will have the opportunity to look at the latest innovations of firework devices and attend seminars dealing with firework safety and the business of pyrotechnics. Each night, there is a firework demonstration at Andover Central Park in Andover, KS.  During the convention, members of the NFA are also discussing how to  #SaveOurFireworks  from proposed Federal regulations that could dramatically hamper the consumer fireworks industry.  Friday evening, there will be a concert featuring Tommy Castro and a Grand Firework Display at Andover Central Park and the public is invited.  The cost to attend is $5 and tickets can be purchased prior to the event at Andover City Hall. Those...