Explanatory Note
Title: Manufacture of explosives and pyrotechnic articles
Includes the manufacture of explosive materials or objects containing explosive matter
(gunpowder,
devices
of
initiation,
etc.),
compositions
pyrotechnics
(incendiary,
tear or smoke, sound and toxic) and pyrotechnic devices, as well as
shooting accessories (fuses, fuses, detonating cords, etc.).
Includes manufacturing of matches and flares and fog signals.
Does not include:
Manufacture of trinitrotoluene (20144);
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition (2530);