1. AFSL SHIPPERS MEETING April 18, 2011 1

2. Joe Romeo – Global Key Account Manager Rex Liu – QIP Project Manager 2

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13. New Standards Issued By AFSL 13

14. Standard for Girandolas 14

15. Girandolas 1  Construction Requirements - A launch rod is required for girandolas. (the current standard does not include this requirement) -The Launch Rod must be straight and rigid and securely attached to the base to prevent it from being damaged or detached during transportation, handling and normal operation. 15

16. Girandolas 2 Performance -- For items with multiple effects, the timing between effects must not exceed 10 seconds. (the current standard does not include this requirement.) 16

17.  Effective date: May 1, 2011  Reminder: Girandolas submitted to AFSL QIP test must have a valid EX number issued by DOT. 17

18. -- Booby traps must be packaged in a package meeting all requirements for retail sale that contains not more than 12 units. (the current standard does not include this requirement) -- Effective date: September 1, 2011 18

19.  Pyrotechnic weight must not exceed 16 mg. 19

20.  The current standard prohibits artwork or graphics or designs and shapes that would cause the device to look like a finished fireworks device. 20

21. New Requirements: - The shell may bear a name, description or depiction of the effects produced, provided it does not exceed 1.4 linear inches in any direction. - The shell may bear the name or logo of the manufacturer or distributor, or the brand name of the item, provided the name, logo or brand name does not exceed one linear inch in any direction. 21

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24.  Effective date: May 1, 2011 24

25. Residual Burn Provision:  The finished item, including tubes and internal construction material, must not continue to burn or re-ignite after functioning.  Test Procedure – To Be Developed.  Effective date: October 1, 2011 25

26.  CPSC classifies this device as fireworks device.  Fits in the category of Spike or Handle Fountains.  Subject to AFSL testing. 26

27.  Subject to Requirements for Spike & Handle Fountains: 1. Spikes or handles must be securely attached or be an integral part of the item. 2. Must not expel the plug or flame through the handle. 3. Handle area (including spikes) must be free of pyrotechnic composition. 4. Handles must have an exposed length of at least 10.2 centimeters (4 inches). 5. The distance from the bottom of the plug to the external blunt end of the spike must be at least 10.2 centimeters (4 inches) with at least 5.1 centimeters (2 inches) exposed. 27

28. 6. Spikes must have a blunt tip, not less than 3.2 millimeters (1/8 inch) in cross-section. 7. Spikes and handles must be constructed of materials that do not product sharp fragments when the item operates (or malfunctions). 8. Spikes must be constructed of a material that allows the device to be mounted in the ground. 28

29.  Reminders: 1. No fuse required. 2. Must comply to all other applicable requirements for fountains, e.g. Blow out / Burn out, powder weight, prohibited chemicals, etc. 29

30.  Cautionary label for Spike Type Fountain: CAUTION EMITS SHOWERS OF SPARKS USE ONLY UNDER CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY STICK FIRMLY IN GROUND IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION DO NOT HOLD IN HAND LIGHT TIP AND GET AWAY. 30

31.  Cautionary label for Handle Type Fountain: CAUTION EMITS SHOWERS OF SPARKS USE ONLY UNDER CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION. FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. HOLD IN HAND - POINT AWAY FROM BODY, CLOTHING, AND FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. LIGHT TIP 31

32. NOTE: All fountains presented for testing by AFSL must have a validly issued EX Number assigned by the U.S. Department of Transportation. 32

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