Frequently asked questions about buying bangers, fireworks and other explosive goods online
We answer the most frequently asked questions about buying bangers, fireworks and other explosive goods online.
Can I buy bangers online from, for example, Poland?
No, it is forbidden to bring bangers into Sweden unless you have a permit from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB).
Can I order fireworks from a foreign webshop?
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- A permit is always required when you buy from a country outside the EEA (EU Member States, and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
- Certain types of goods that you order from another EEA country can be brought in without a permit.
More information from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency. The Civil Contingencies Agency issues permits to import fireworks and pyrotechnic goods.
Can I order fireworks with a control rod from a foreign webshop?
No, it is forbidden to introduce fireworks unless you have a permit from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB).