If you handle explosive substances as part of a commercial activity, you must notify the competent authority of the following:

• the commencement of operations,
• the opening of a branch office or a dependent branch,
• the cessation of operations or activities,
• the closure of a branch or a dependent branch office,
• the appointment or dismissal of a person responsible for the management of the business, a branch or a dependent branch, and
• in the case of legal entities, the change of a person appointed to represent the company in accordance with the law, articles of association or partnership agreement.

The sale of category 1 and 2 pyrotechnic articles is also subject to notification.