Fourth of July: Safety Standards Behind the Holiday
As dusk falls on the Fourth of July, the first burst of fireworks lights up the sky while grills sizzle, boats fill the waterways, and…
ISO 21583:2020—Firework Displays
By the 15th century in Europe, fireworks were widely used for religious festivals and public entertainment. The Italians were the first Europeans to manufacture fireworks,…
Fireworks Collection – ISO 25947
Fireworks, after a brief stint of playing an active role in warfare, have spent the upwards of the past millennia being utilized for their original…
How Fireworks Became a Global Celebratory Practice
According to legend, 2,000 years ago, a cook working in a Chinese field kitchen happened to mix together charcoal, sulfur, and saltpeter, all common kitchen…
Fireworks Safety Standards
Fireworks safety has a long, storied, and very necessary history. Fireworks displays are increasingly popular as both a hobbyist activity and as a professional undertaking….