Disposable cigarette lighters include all disposable cigarette lighters, novelty lighters, and cheap refillable lighters with an import value of less than $5.00 Au.
Faulty disposable cigarette lighters can cause burns or serious injuries. Due to a risk of fire and burns associated with disposable lighters that do not have child-resistant features, there is a mandatory standard on supplying these products in Australia.
This mandatory standard came into effect on 1 March 1997. It covers specific child resistance, labelling, testing, performance and compliance requirements for disposable cigarette lighters.