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<p>Government takes firework safety very seriously and the Office for Product Safety
and Standards is currently working with industry, retailers, charities and others,
including the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and Netmums, to
promote the safe and responsible use of fireworks and to raise consumer awareness
on firework safety.</p><p> </p><p>We are encouraging their considerate use through
government-sponsored guidance via the GOV.UK website. This includes a link to the
Fireworks Code hosted by RoSPA that contains a section on respecting neighbours especially
those with pets and informing them of planned displays. In addition, the Government
supports the Blue Cross animal charity guidance which advises how to avoid or reduce
stress to animals when fireworks are being set off. The Royal Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the Kennel Club and the Dogs Trust provide similar
advice on their websites concerning how to minimise the impact of fireworks use on
animals.</p><p> </p>
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