Fireworks have a long history, originating in China in the 1st century BC. They were brought to Europe by Marco Polo in the 13th century and developed into elaborate displays with exotic colors and designs. In the 20th century, manufacturers began to worry about pollution and started producing environmentally friendly fireworks. Today, fireworks are closely […]
The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) determines illegal fireworks in the US based on the amount of gunpowder they contain, but states and municipalities may have more restrictive definitions. Consumer fireworks must contain less than 50mg of gunpowder to be legal. Illegal fireworks include silver salutes, cherry bombs, and M80s. Fireworks must have safety labels […]
