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Follow on Google News | EU Commission Announces Twelve Month Extension on Child Resistant Lighter DecisionCommission Decision (EU) 2015/249 of February 10, 2015 extends Decision 2006/502 EC for a period of 12 months.
In article 6 of Decision 2006/502 EC, paragraph 2 has been replaced by, “This Decision shall apply until 11 May 2016.” This decision takes effect starting on May 11, 2015. On May 11, 2006, the Commission adopted a Decision (2006/502/EC) Decision 2006/502/EC was originally for a period of 12 months and has been extended 8 times previously; the new Decision (EU) 2015/249 is the 9th such extension. Novelty Lighters Included in Prohibition As of March 11, 2007, the importation of novelty lighters is prohibited. The definition of a novelty lighter is a lighter that: (For full definition see EN 13869) - Is commonly used by consumers to light cigarettes, cigars and pipes; and that - Resembles by any means another object commonly recognized as appealing to, or intended for use, by children younger than 51 months; or - Has entertaining audio effects, or - Has animated effects. Only Child Resistant Lighters Permitted Lighters sold with a 2 year written guarantee, refillable lighters and those able to be repaired by a European-based after sales service are not subject to this regulation. Lighters that are not exempt from this decision must meet the requirements of EN 13869 (Child resistance for lighters – Safety requirements and test methods) or be in accordance with the testing requirements of the relevant rules of non-EU countries where child resistant requirements equivalent to those established by this decision are in force. The requirements for child resistant lighters are: - Lighters shall comply with the requirements of EN ISO 9994 - No lighter shall be a novelty lighter - Lighters shall be resistant to successful operation by at least 85% of the child test panel when tested in accordance with clause 5 The mechanism or system of a lighter that makes the product resist successful operation by children shall: - Reset itself automatically after each operation of the ignition mechanism of the lighter, - Not impair safe operation of the lighter when used in a normal and convenient manner, - Be effective for the reasonable operating life of the lighter and - Not be easily overridden or deactivated. Please note that a child resistant lighter is not a child proof lighter. A child resistant lighter is a lighter that at least 85% of children under 51 months of age cannot operate, meaning that up to 15% of these children may still be able to operate such a lighter. References: - EU Law and Publications - Decision 2006/502/EC (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ - EU Law and Publications - Decision (EU) 2015/249 (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/ About SGS Hardlines Services Throughout its global network, SGS offers consultation and comprehensive testing services covering the full spectrum of international product safety, risk assessment (http://www.sgs.com/ Please contact the SGS experts for further information. Website: www.sgs.com/ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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