16 CFR part 1212
Safety Standard for Multi-Purpose Lighters
On CPSC's GCC list
Scope
GCC list: Multi-purpose lighters (e.g., grill, fireplace, utility lighters as defined in 16 CFR 1212.2) must be child resistant; manufactured or imported on or after Dec 22, 2000.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1212 | 16 CFR 1212 Safety Standard for Multipurpose 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.