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Page 1: DISPLAY FIREWORKS SEMINAR September 15, 2011 1. Opening Remarks John Rogers 2

DISPLAY FIREWORKS SEMINAR

September 15, 2011

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John Rogers

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Mike Cartolano - Melrose Pyrotechnics, AFSL Director

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In 2006 the Display Industry recognized a need for third party certification.

Approached AFSL in 2009 to work with the industry.

Presented the plan to the China industry in April 2011.

Program kicked off on September 1, 2011.

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Phil Grucci – Fireworks by Grucci, AFSL Director

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Julie Heckman – Executive Director

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Improve Safety.

Improve Quality & Performance.

Ensure Chemical Stability & Consistency.

Ensure Ocean Carriers continue to accept 1.3G fireworks.

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Accidents involving Display Fireworks Storage created a Shipping Crisis that began in 2006 and peaked in 2008:

Sanshui Warehouse ExplosionHyundai Fortune Vessel Fire Cosco Container Explosion, Changsha

All ‘spectacular’ incidents with wide press & internet coverage.

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Effective June 30, 2011, DOT ruled that Fireworks Approvals Applications will only be accepted from:

The Manufacturer, or Their Designated U.S. Agent. Foreign Manufactures may designate more than one U.S.

Agent for various fireworks Approvals. Under this new policy, fireworks importers may no longer

apply for Approvals, unless they are the designated U.S. Agent for the Manufacturer.

All Approvals will be issued to the Manufacturer.

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Not Caused by Fireworks.

Misdeclared hazardous cargo next to engine room.

When fire hit upper deck, including the display fireworks – quite dramatic.

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Steam Vessels Stopped accepting 1.3 G Fireworks for transport.

APA and U.S. Importers met with Carriers to find a solution.

Carriers demanded certification of proper classification & container loading.

After several years, industry took its initial plan to AFSL to develop a formal program.

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Certification of Display fireworks will give carriers assurance they need to move the products.

Certification will help reduce inspections by CBP, DOT, DHS, in the U.S.

Certification may help with ongoing EX Approvals problems with DOT.

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Display Fireworks ProgramDisplay Fireworks Program

Three components:

1. Annual factory audits

2. On-site product evaluations

3. Container loading supervision

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Purpose:

Ensure proper manufacturing practices are maintained.

Validation of components and packaging for display fireworks meet the requirements of the Display Fireworks Certification Program.

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Factory Audit Sections:

Quality Assurance Records Supplied Materials Quality Assurance Process Control Certification Documents

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Guideline: Requirement :

List of permissible chemicals is available. Note: If the result is not compliance, the auditor gives the factory the copy of the Audit Appendix.

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Does Factory have the most current list of Does Factory have the most current list of permissible chemicals (see the Appendix permissible chemicals (see the Appendix for more detail)? (Critical)for more detail)? (Critical)

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Guideline: Lot numbers or date codes are used for the identification

of individual product.

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AFSL Factory Registration Number :

Each compliant factory is assigned a unique AFSL Reg. No. related to the CIQ factory ID No.

The AFSL Reg. No. must be either printed, stamped or labeled under the CIQ Factory ID No. on all cartons.

In order to maintain the Reg. No., Annual re-Audits are required.

AFSL Reg. No. will be cancelled if a non-compliance result is obtained on any future re-Audit’s.

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Audit Type

Full Audit Follow-up Audit

Initial Audit / Annual

Audit

On-site Follow-up

Desktop Review

Audit Fee USD 900/

AuditUSD

600/AuditUSD 250/ Factory

Audit Pricing Audit Pricing

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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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Shipper submits an application for product evaluation to SGS.

Evaluation completed within 3 working days.

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Shipping Carton Specifications:

5 layers for < 20kg 7 layers for => 20kg

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Carton Inspection:

Visible damage Integrity of shape

square or rectangular in shape having sides that are 90 degrees

Stack test minimum 92 inch height and remain straight,

sturdy and maintain their original shape

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Interior Packaging Specifications:

Display shells must have a space between the products and top of shipping carton, excluding the dividers.

Cake items, finales, and chained fused items will be checked for proper spacing inside the carton.

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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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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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Certification 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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Reporting:

The technician will complete a product evaluation report on-site and provide the result to factory representative.

The report will be provided to shipper by the next working day.

Results will be stored in AFSL database for tracking.

The original reports will be distributed to the shipper monthly.

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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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Scheduling:

When the goods are ready to ship, the exporter/manufacturer will request loading supervision inspection from SGS at least 2 working days in advance.

AFSL certified technicians will be assigned to conduct loading supervision on scheduled date at either a consolidation warehouse or manufacture warehouse.

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Loading:Check 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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Reporting:

The final report will be issued to the client within 1 working day.

The report will be uploaded into the AFSL database for tracking purposes.

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Failure criteria:

Products were not properly certified.

Unacceptable condition of container (leakage, damaged, etc.)

Broken and/or damaged fireworks shipping cartons and failure of exporter to take timely corrective action.

SGS will terminate the loading supervision inspection, the AFSL/SGS seal will not be applied and the client will be notified.

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1. Sign an AFSL Participation Agreement.

2. Apply for product evaluation on behalf of US importers.

3. Collect certification fees from the US importers and pay to AFSL.

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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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3. Pay the AFSL productscertification fee to theShipper who then transfersthe 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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Develop and implement a certification program in a timely manner.

Establish two permanent seats on the Board for Display Industry members:

Mike Cartolano, Melrose Pyrotechnics; Phil Grucci, Fireworks by Grucci.

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Establish a Standards Committee to develop requirements for 1.3G Fireworks.

Committee members appointed:

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Set aside funds for special projects to enhance safety and quality of 1.3G Fireworks.

Per case cost: US$1.00AFSL: US$0.61Special projects fund: US$0.39

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Aug.1- Factory audit checklist was distributed for comments.

Aug.18 – Follow-up meeting with display industry

Sep.1 – Nov.30 – Factory audits conducted

Nov.29 – China Industry Meeting

Jan.1, 2012 - Initiate products evaluation and container loading supervision

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