16 CFR part 1210
Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters
On CPSC's GCC list
Scope
GCC list: Disposable and novelty lighters (as defined in 16 CFR 1210.2) must be child resistant; manufactured or imported after July 12, 1994.
Certificate and testing
- The rule is on CPSC's list of rules requiring a General Certificate of Conformity.
- The rule is not on CPSC's third-party testing list, so testing by a CPSC-accepted lab is not listed as required for children's products under this rule.
eFiling citation codes
Codes from CPSC's citation list that go on the certificate in the Registry.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1210 | 16 CFR 1210 Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters |
Product types that use this rule
Sources
Last verified 2026-10-18; pending review by a compliance consultant. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with your lab and attorney.