Introduction
The GB Explosives Notified Body (ENB) offers an independent,
specialised technical service in the assessment and certification
(CE-marking) of explosives within the scope of the European
Directive 93/15/EEC (the Civil Uses Directive). ENB operates within
the Health and Safety Laboratory under the Placing on the Market
and Supervision of Transfers of Explosives Regulations (POMSTER),
1993, which implement the Directive in Great Britain.
Directive 93/15/EEC and POMSTER lay down safety requirements and
transfer arrangements for:
• blasting explosives
• detonating cords
• detonators
• propellants
The Directive and
POMSTER do not cover military explosives or most pyrotechnic
articles.
Further Information
For further information please email enb@hsl.gov.uk or contact:
Sue Hookham
GB Explosives Notified Body
Health and Safety Laboratory
Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire,
SK17 9JN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1298 218634
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1298 218180