Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

FAIR TRADING (CONSUMER PRODUCT STANDARDS) REGULATIONS 2002 (NO 39 OF 2002) - REG 36

    (1)     A lighter must comply with subregulation (2) when tested in accordance with schedule 1, part 1.2 —

        (a)     after being tested in accordance with schedule 1, part 1.4 or 1.5; or

        (b)     after being tested in accordance with schedule 1, parts 1.4 and 1.5.

    (2)     For subregulation (1), the height of the flame produced by a lighter must not exceed—

        (a)     for a non-adjustable lighter—50mm; and

        (b)     for an adjustable lighter—

              (i)     if the lighter is adjusted to produce the maximum flame height—150mm; and

              (ii)     if the lighter is adjusted to produce the minimum flame height—100mm.

    (3)     If the flame height of an adjustable lighter has not been adjusted after being supplied in trade or commerce, the lighter must not, when first used after being supplied, produce a flame exceeding 125mm in height.