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<p>The Government promotes the safe and responsible use of fireworks by consumers
and there is strict legislation in place which regulates their supply and use.</p><p>
</p><p>There are age restrictions in place which prevent the sale of fireworks to
those under the age of 16 or 18 dependent on the classification of firework. The law
also prohibits those under 18 possessing any category F2 or F3 fireworks in a public
place subject to very limited exceptions.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is currently
working with industry, retailers, charities and others such as the Royal Society for
the Prevention of Accidents and Netmums to promote the safe and responsible use of
fireworks and to raise consumer awareness on firework safety.</p>
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