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DISPLAY FIREWORKS SEMINARPARIS LAS VEGAS HOTEL
February 21, 2013
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Display Fireworks Testing Program Overview
Mr. John Rogers, Executive Director
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Display Fireworks Program Review
Three components :
Annual factory audits
On-site product evaluations
Container loading supervision
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Annual Factory Audit
Purpose:
Ensure proper manufacturing practices are maintained.
Validation that components and packaging meet the requirements of the Display Fireworks Program.
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Annual Factory Audit
Factory Audit Sections:
Quality Assurance Records Supplied Materials Quality Assurance Process Control Certification Documents
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Annual Factory Audit Factory Registration Number :
Each complying factory is assigned an AFSL
Registration Number.
Annual re-Audits are required to maintain registration.
Registration No. is cancelled if a factory fails future re-audits.
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On-site Product Evaluation
Purpose:
Ensure the product and packaging comply with the requirements of AFSL program.
Certify all shipping cartons with an AFSL sticker.
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On-site Product Evaluation
Shipper submits an application for product evaluation to SGS.
Evaluation completed within 3 working days.
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Carton Evaluation
Shipping Carton Specifications:
5 layers for < 20kg 7 layers for => 20kg
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Carton Evaluation
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Carton Evaluation
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On-site Product Inspection
Product Inspection Criteria:
Contents will be checked to ensure that product matches carton markings.
Product will be inspected for proper warning labels,
product description label, and importer identification label.
Products will be checked to ensure size is within
industry standards and tolerance.
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On-site Product Evaluation
Product Inspection Criteria:
Products will be inspected for powder leakage. Lift charge chamber will be inspected for secure
attachment.
Fuses will be checked for secure attachment and proper placement inside the carton.
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Packaging Evaluation
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On-site Product EvaluationCertification of Lots:
A Security Lot ID Number will be stamped on each carton in a lot.
Each shipping carton in an approved Lot will have an
AFSL Security Sticker attached.
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Security Smart Label
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Container Loading Supervision
Purpose:
Verify that only AFSL certified/approved display fireworks are loaded into shipping containers.
Verification of shipping documents.
Verify the goods are secured for transportation.
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Loading Supervision ProceduresCheck the product quantity against the shipping papers /
packing list.
Check the general condition of container interior and exterior (e.g. leakage, damage, infestation, etc.).
Supervise the loading process, take photos for documentation.
Make sure the blocking and bracing is in place.
Apply AFSL/SGS seal to the container.
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Participation Requirements for Importers
1. Pay US$ 250 annual
membership fee.
2. Sign an AFSL Importers
Participation Agreement.
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“Participating Importer” shall include all of the participating importer’s parent, subsidiary and related companies and other affiliates. Affiliates shall include all persons who control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the participating importer or its officers or directors.
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Participation Requirements for Importers
3. Pay the AFSL products
certification fee to the
Shipper who then transfers
the fees to AFSL.
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Quality Improvement Funding – To support the quality improvement programs, Participating Importers have authorized a Quality Testing Fee on all shipments of Governed Fireworks to the United States to be assessed on them by the shipper. The amount of the Quality Testing Fee is established at U.S. $1.00 per carton for Category I fireworks. These fees will be reviewed annually and may be adjusted based on the projected program requirements.
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Participating 1.3G ImportersMore than 50% of U.S. Market
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Participating Shippers
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Display Fireworks Test Summary - 2012
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61.9%
67.4%
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Common Violations
Non-complying Warning LabelsWARNING: DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVE. IF FOUND, DO NOT HANDLE. CONTACT LOCAL FIRE OR POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
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Common Labeling Violations
Non-complying Instructions:
1. A description of the size of the device.
2. A description of the category of the device. 3. The name and location of the manufacturer
(City and Country).
4. Date and shift code of manufacture. 5. The name and address of Importer.
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Standards Committee Task
Develop Cautionary Labeling Models for each category of Display Fireworks
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Common Violations
Lack of Fuse Protection
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Common Violations
Rising Effects Not Protected
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Common Violations
No Inner Packaging To Prevent Items From Contacting Outer Packaging.
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Common Violations
Incorrect Carton Layers
Gross weight ≥ 20 kg but 5 layers only.
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Common Violations
No Orienting Arrow on Shipping Cartons
THIS END UP
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Common Violations
No Drop Test Documentation
a. Required by Shell Size.
b. Other Products Required by Category.
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Common ViolationsNo Thermal Stability Test Documentation.
Documentation required by Model
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Future ActivitiesMeeting with Matson shipping to discuss using the AFSL
container loading supervision program as a condition of allowing transportation of Display Fireworks.
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QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
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