Since the Supreme Court's October 2018 order, only "green" or reduced-emission crackers may be sold in most of India. Many states and police departments repeat this rule every Diwali. So how do you know the crackers you are buying actually qualify?
What makes a cracker green?
Green crackers are formulations developed under CSIR-NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute) guidelines. Compared with conventional crackers they are designed to produce lower particulate emissions, and they avoid banned chemicals such as barium nitrate in the restricted formulations. They still produce light and sound — they are not silent or smoke-free.
Three checks on the box
- The green logo. Genuine green crackers carry the CSIR-NEERI green fireworks logo on the packaging.
- The QR code. Scan it with your phone. It should show the product and manufacturer details. A QR code that leads nowhere, or to an unrelated page, is a red flag.
- Manufacturer details. The box should name the manufacturer, its address in Sivakasi or elsewhere, and its licence details.
Warning signs
- Unbranded boxes or loose crackers sold in plain bags.
- A "green" sticker pasted over older printing.
- Prices far below every other seller for the same item.
What green crackers do not change
Green crackers are still fireworks. The same safety rules apply, and so do local bursting timings and noise limits. Read more in our guide to green vs traditional crackers.
All products on our product catalogue are made to meet current norms. If you want to confirm a specific item before ordering, ask our team.
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