Fireworks Purchase Caution for New Year's Eve Issued by Customs - Stay Safe in Your Fireworks Purchases
Münster Warns Residents About Dangers of Non-Compliant Fireworks
As the city of Münster gears up for New Year's Eve celebrations, the Main Customs Office Münster is issuing a cautionary statement about the use and purchase of fireworks.
The use of non-compliant and non-CE-marked fireworks is not only prohibited but also punishable under the Explosives Act. The authority responsible for the control and sale of approved and CE-marked fireworks in Münster is the local municipal administration (Stadtverwaltung Münster), specifically the public order office (Ordnungsamt).
The customs office urges only to buy compliant and CE-marked fireworks to ensure safety during the festivities. Caution is advised when purchasing fireworks due to the potential of using fireworks of unknown origin or poor processing. Such fireworks can pose a severe risk to health and life, with the potential for life-threatening consequences.
Even with careful use, non-compliant fireworks can cause serious injuries, such as burns, loss of limbs and eyesight, or irritations. They are extremely dangerous and can be associated with extreme risks.
The import of non-compliant fireworks is also prohibited, and a criminal proceeding is initiated if non-compliant fireworks are found. They are either seized or secured. Criminal consequences can be expected for the import of non-compliant fireworks.
For inquiries, contact the Main Customs Office Münster press spokeswoman Britta Flothmann at telephone number 0251-4814-1304 or email [email protected]. Further information can be found on the customs website (https://www.zoll.de/SharedDocs/Fachmeldungen/Aktuelle-Einzelmeldungen/2021/vub_firework.html).
This information was originally transmitted by the Main Customs Office Münster via news aktuell. It is crucial for the safety of everyone involved that only compliant and CE-marked fireworks are used during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Münster.
In addition, the customs office reminds that a special explosives permit is required for certain fireworks of category F2, such as flash-bang devices. A special explosives permit is always required for fireworks of categories F3 and F4.
Let's make this New Year's Eve a safe and enjoyable one for all. Happy New Year, Münster!
