The all Island Fireworks Association (AIFA) yesterday expressed concern over the utilizing of chemicals that are issued to manufacture fire crackers for various other purposes.
For this reason, AIFA, Chairman Dinesh Fernando requested authorities to take strict measures against traders who sell chemicals to persons who are not registered with the Fire Cracker Manufacturing Association.
It has been reported that many people in and around Kimbulapitiya fireworks manufacturing village purchase chemicals for various other illegal purposes rather than to manufacture fireworks.
The AIFA also urged authorized dealers to sell chemicals only to registered fire cracker manufacturers to prevent them using for other purposes.
Chairman Dinesh Fernando told the Daily News that around 180 registered firework manufacturers are currently engaged the industry in Kimbulapitiya fireworks manufacturing village.
Quoting reports he said many people who are not involved in the industry are also purchasing chemicals from dealers. “Those people are in the habit of selling them at unaffordable prices to many others who are not manufacturing fire work products and we have a suspicion whether they use these chemicals for various unethical purposes,” he said.
He said authorized Government officials should look in to this and provide a solution for the sake of all registered firework manufacturers in Kimbulapitiya in Negombo and many other areas including in Kandy, Galle and Kurunegala districts.
He said if authorities intervene to solve the matter it will also help to protect the industry and even save the livelihood of nearly 80,000 of their dependents.
“As we know many unregistered chemical traders have also started importing main chemicals such as aluminium powder and potassium nitrate considering the high demand of fireworks during many festivals including the forthcoming New Year season.
The AIFA further requested authorized chemical dealers to refrain from selling chemical powder and other raw materials to non-registered firework manufacturers.
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