Subject to paragraph (2), a pyrotechnic article which complies with a standard of a Member State which implements a harmonised standard adopted for the purposes of Article 8 of the Directive (harmonised standards) is in conformity with the essential safety requirements set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.

Paragraph (1) does not apply to the extent that the committee referred to in Article 8(4) of the Directive finds that the harmonised standard does not satisfy the essential safety requirements set out in paragraph 1 and, if applicable, in paragraphs 2(1), (5), (6), (7), 3 and 4 of Schedule 2.