Product Authorization

How do I know if my fireworks are approved in Canada?

The properties and characteristics of all legally manufactured or imported fireworks are tested for compliance with specific safety and reliability criteria set by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, e.g., chemical stability and sensitivity. 

1. Only fireworks authorized pursuant to the Explosives Regulations may be imported into or manufactured, transported, sold, possessed, or used in Canada.  

1. Contraband items such as cherry bombs, snaps, silver salutes, M-80 salutes, flash crackers, throwdown torpedoes, cigarette loads, trick matches, and all trick fireworks are prohibited.  

1. The List of Authorized Explosives is published on the ERD web site at: 

1. https://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/mms-smm/expl-expl/aut-aut-eng.htm 

1. To further verify whether the firework article is authorized for sale in Canada, quickly ask yourself the following questions. 

1. Is the firework intended for indoor use? 

1. Is the firework a handheld firework (excluding sparklers)? 

1. Is the firework meant to be self-propelled from the ground into the air using an unpredictable flight path? 

1. Is the firework designed to explode violently? 

1. Has the firework had a history of injury related to use?

   If you have answered YES to any of the above questions, then the firework is likely not authorized for sale in Canada.

   If in doubt, please do not hesitate to call the Explosives Regulatory Division or an Inspector of Explosives in your region for advice. A contact list with full addresses appears on the website – https://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/mms-smm/expl-expl/index-eng.htm.