The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has named Beth Puchek — the agency's current Chief Data Officer — as its first-ever Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), a move that signals how seriously the agency responsible for policing imported consumer fireworks is leaning into data and automation to modernize enforcement. The appointment, announced October 22,
The CPSC's eFiling program is now in effect, requiring fireworks importers to submit compliance certificates electronically before goods enter U.S. commerce. Here's what it changes for the industry.
A step-by-step guide to importing fireworks from China: finding legitimate Liuyang manufacturers, understanding CE/DOT certifications, navigating freight and customs, and avoiding the scams that cost first-time importers dearly.
The America 250 July 4th celebrations sold out consumer fireworks nationwide, and with Liuyang production still recovering from the May factory explosion, retailers face a tight supply squeeze ahead of Labor Day 2026.
Every time a firework explodes in a spectacular burst of color, few people stop to think about the intricate process behind that moment of beauty. Making fireworks is a centuries-old craft that blends chemistry, engineering, and artistry into something truly magical. While the basic principles have remained the same for over a thousand years, modern
As the sun rises and casts a golden hue over the horizon, a different kind of magic awakens in a small town nestled in the heart of pyrotechnics. The unassuming façade of a fireworks factory belies the captivating symphony of color, sound, and wonder that unfolds within its walls. Welcome to a day
