Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1997 No. 21 TRADE PRACTICES (CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD) (DISPOSABLE CIGARETTE LIGHTERS) REGULATIONS - REG 9

9. (1) A lighter must comply with subregulation (2) when tested in accordance
with Part 2 of the Schedule:

   (a)  after being tested in accordance with Part 4 or 5 of the Schedule; or

   (b)  after being tested in accordance with Parts 4 and 5 of the Schedule.

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

   (a)  in the case of a non-adjustable lighter, 50 millimetres; and

   (b)  in the case of an adjustable lighter:

        (i)    where the lighter is adjusted to produce the maximum flame
               height, 150 millimetres; and

        (ii)   where the lighter is adjusted to produce the minimum flame
               height, 100 millimetres.

(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 125 millimetres in height.