<Ul> <Li> India--Firecrackers are easily available in India . Firecrackers are used in the Indian festival of light (Diwali), and also for marriage ceremonies . Sivakasi a city located in South India supply Firecrackers to all over India . In October 2017 Supreme Court banned firecrackers in Delhi, Industry says it stares at Rs 1,000 - crore loss and layoffs . </Li> <Li> Republic of Ireland--Fireworks and firecrackers are not permitted in the Republic of Ireland; however, many people smuggle them from Northern Ireland, where they are legal . They are most common around Halloween . Irish anti-firecracker laws are considered among the strictest in the world, equal to Chile's . </Li> <Li> Malaysia--Firecrackers are banned for similar reasons as in Singapore . However, many Malaysians smuggle them from Thailand and the Philippines . </Li> <Li> Norway--The government of Norway decided to ban rockets in early 2009 . Other types of fireworks are still allowed . </Li> <Li> Philippines--Fireworks and firecrackers are widely available throughout the Philippines and both Republic Act 7183 and Executive Order 28 were enacted to regulate and to control the sale, distribution, manufacture and use of firecrackers for public safety . Under Republic Act 7183, there are certain firecrackers that are legal such as Judas' belt and the prohibition of a certain firecracker and pyrotechnic devices shall be determined by the Director - General of the Philippine National Police . Although, there are cities in the Philippines banning all kinds of firecrackers and those cities are Muntinlupa (since 2013), Olongapo (since 2008) and Davao City (since 2001). Injuries involving the use or ingestion of "Piccolo" sticks account for the majority of firecracker - related incidents in the country . </Li> <Li> Singapore--A partial ban on firecrackers was imposed in March 1970 after a fire killed six people and injured 68 . This was extended to a total ban in August 1972, after an explosion that killed two people . and an attack on two police officers attempting to stop a group from letting off firecrackers in February 1972 . However, in 2003, the government allowed firecrackers to be set off during the festive season . At the Chinese New Year light - up in Chinatown, at the stroke of midnight on the first day of the Lunar New Year, firecrackers are set off under controlled conditions by the Singapore Tourism Board . Other occasions where firecrackers are allowed to be set off are determined by the tourism board or other government organizations . However, their sale is not allowed . </Li> <Li> Sweden--Only rocket - type fireworks are allowed in Sweden . The ban of firecrackers was effectuated by the EU Parliament and Swedish government effective December 1, 2001, but in 2006 the EU Parliament changed the laws, allowing smaller types of firecrackers . By 2008, the law had to be in effect in all EU member countries, including Sweden . </Li> <Li> Taiwan--Beginning in 2008, firecrackers are banned in urban areas, but still allowed in rural areas . </Li> <Li> United Kingdom--In 1997, firecrackers became illegal, but most other consumer fireworks are legal . </Li> <Li> United States--In 2007, New York City lifted its decade - old ban on firecrackers, allowing a display of 300,000 firecrackers to be set off in Chinatown's Chatham Square . Under the supervision of the fire and police departments, Los Angeles regularly lights firecrackers every New Year's Eve, mostly at temples and the shrines of benevolent associations . The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, the largest outside China, is accompanied by numerous firecrackers, both officially sanctioned and illicit . </Li> <Li> Vietnam--In 1994, the Government decided to ban firecrackers nationwide . Only fireworks displays produced and performed by the government are permitted . </Li> </Ul> <Li> India--Firecrackers are easily available in India . Firecrackers are used in the Indian festival of light (Diwali), and also for marriage ceremonies . Sivakasi a city located in South India supply Firecrackers to all over India . In October 2017 Supreme Court banned firecrackers in Delhi, Industry says it stares at Rs 1,000 - crore loss and layoffs . </Li> <Li> Republic of Ireland--Fireworks and firecrackers are not permitted in the Republic of Ireland; however, many people smuggle them from Northern Ireland, where they are legal . They are most common around Halloween . Irish anti-firecracker laws are considered among the strictest in the world, equal to Chile's . </Li> <Li> Malaysia--Firecrackers are banned for similar reasons as in Singapore . However, many Malaysians smuggle them from Thailand and the Philippines . </Li>

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