Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

FAIR TRADING (CONSUMER PRODUCT STANDARDS) REGULATIONS 2002 (NO 39 OF 2002) - REG 41

    (1)     A lighter must be of a kind that has been—

        (a)     tested in the way set out in the American standard, section 1210.4; and

        (b)     shown to be resistant to successful operation by at least 85% of the child-test panel when tested in that way.

    (2)     The mechanism or system of a lighter that is designed or intended to make the lighter resistant to successful operation by at least 85% of the child-test panel must—

        (a)     reset itself automatically after each operation of the ignition mechanism of the lighter; and

        (b)     not impair safe operation of the lighter when used in a normal and convenient way; and

        (c)     be effective for the functional life of the lighter; and

        (d)     not be easily overridden or deactivated.