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Highlights & News

November 21, 2022
APA issues clarification on Articles Pyrotechnic.

October 27, 2022
APA urges Pres. Biden to engage to avoid a rail strike, read more.

June 30, 2022
New CPSC Commissioner sworn in, see more.

June 28, 2022
APA's Foundation urges the public to #CelebrateSafely this July 4th, see press release.

May 2, 2022
Fireworks industry unites to support #Fireworks4Peace May 8, learn more

April 19, 2022
Fireworks industry braces for a challenging season, read why.

April 11, 2022
Biden Nominates new ATF Chief, read more.

February 8, 2022
APA members gather at 2022 Winter Education Conference.

November 15, 2021
APA joins major trade groups in a letter urging FMC to address excessive container dwell fees.

October 7, 2021
Alexander Hoehn-Saric confirmed as CPSC Chair, read more.

July 14, 2021
Trumka nominated to serve as CPSC Commissioner.

June 28, 2021
APA warns supply chain disruptions will impact consumer fireworks availability.

June 24, 2021
APA predicts Summer of recovery for the professional Display fireworks industry.

January 5, 2021
APA issues guidance on cold spark machines.

December 28, 2020
APA's Foundation offers tips to ring in the New Year safely.

November 25, 2020
APA applauds publication of revisions to its Standard 87-1, see final rule here.

June 15, 2020
APA endorses the Restart Act  to help provide financial relief to the small businesses most affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Read more here

June 3, 2020
#GoFourth4Fireworks Roundtable webinar, view here.

December 15, 2019
U.S. and China reach Phase 1 trade deal, learn more.

October 21, 2019
APA files comments supporting HOS NPRM.

October 15
APA submits comments supporting revisions to Std. 87-1

June 14
APA & its members join to send letter to Pres. Trump opposing tariffs.

May 16
New Proposed Tariffs on Fireworks, read more.

February 19
FMCSA grants ELD exemption for APA HOS Waiver Participants, read notice.

January 3
State Department renews warning for those traveling to China, learn more

October 4
Celebrating 70 years #APARocksCleveland.

September 25
Peter Feldman confirmed as CPSC Commissioner, read more

September 18
APA joins campaign to fight tariffs, learn more.

August 6
Fireworks companies urged to participate in OSHA's Safe + Sound Week.

June 27
5 Fireworks shows to see to see this Independence Day

June 26
#CelebrateSafely this July 4th

June 21
Fireworks use to hit all time high, read more.