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Fireworks/Explosives Licensing

Fireworks (Scotland) Regulations 2004

This advice is designed to provide basic guidance to traders. It is not a complete or authoritative statement of the law.

A licence is required if you want to store:

  • Fireworks
  • Blasting explosives
  • Marine flares

Download an  application form below (PDF format) and return your completed application form with any required documents to:

Trading Standards Team
Economy Planning & Employability
3rd Floor Main
Fife House
North Street
Glenrothes
KY7 5LT

or email to trading.standards@fife.gov.uk

You can also pay for an Explosives Licence online.

If you wish to sell fireworks all year round, an additional licence is required at a cost of £500.

Renewals

Please note, Fife Council will not send a reminder to renew a licence. it is the responsibility of the original applicant.

All premises selling fireworks must display this A3 underage sales poster, or similar, for information.

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