This year has seen many changes in the firework insurance market. Several underwriters have withdrawn from the market due to being involved with the M5 accident case https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-25096851 and those that are left insuring the market have increased their premiums astronomically. The cost of insurance this year could force some retailers of … [Read more...] about Firework insurance
Legislation
Delivering Fireworks
There have been big changes regarding the delivery of fireworks in 2013. One of the longest established and leading couriers companies who would deliver fireworks in the UK (most couriers will not deliver fireworks) decided that of immediate effect (they announced this just before the main bonfire delivery season had started) that they would no longer transport fireworks. This … [Read more...] about Delivering Fireworks
Buying fireworks
With November 5th fast approaching, fireworks are in people's minds. Now would be a good time then to ensure that the general public are aware of the pitfalls that can occur when buying fireworks. First of all make sure you are buying your fireworks from a reputable supplier. Here at Jordans Fireworks, not only do we know all about firework performance and safety we have … [Read more...] about Buying fireworks
Firework CE Regulations Brought Forward
[dropcap]2[/dropcap]013 could have been a worrying year for the UK firework industry. On November 6th 2012 the government decided to bring forward and enforce that all suppliers of fireworks must have all their product manufactured to the new CE standard. The original date planned for the change of regulations was set to be 2017. By pushing the date forward you can appreciate … [Read more...] about Firework CE Regulations Brought Forward