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<p>An independent study commissioned by the UK and Welsh Governments published in
2013 concluded that the impacts of sky lanterns and balloons on the health and welfare
of livestock were relatively minor.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Initiatives to minimise
risks include a voluntary code of practice for sky lanterns to ensure they are manufactured
to be safe and are sold responsibly. The National Association of Balloon Artists and
Suppliers, the trade association for the balloon industry, has also published a code
of conduct on balloon releases. The Government considers the current voluntary regime,
supported by existing information and guidance, is effective and proportionate.</p><p>
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