Green crackers explained: what they are and how to spot genuine ones

Since the Supreme Court's 2018 order, only green crackers may be sold in India. Here is what that means when you buy.

What is a green cracker?

Green crackers were developed by CSIR–NEERI (the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute). They use reduced or substitute chemicals and are designed to cut particulate emissions by roughly 30% compared with conventional crackers. They still sparkle, crackle and light up the sky — just with less smoke.

How to spot genuine green crackers

• Green logo: genuine boxes carry the green CSIR–NEERI logo.
• QR code: boxes have a QR code you can scan to check the product.
• Licensed seller: buy from a shop with a PESO explosives licence and GST registration. Ours: licence E/SS/TN/24/307(E111695), GSTIN 33ADYFS7714A1ZW.

What the 2018 order says (in short)

• Only green / reduced-emission crackers may be sold.
• Joined crackers (long series / “laris”) are not allowed.
• Online sale is not allowed — you can book online, but the sale is completed offline by the licensed shop. That is how Genuine Crackers works.
• Local authorities set the hours when crackers may be burst — check your state or district's notice for Diwali.

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