China Issues Draft National Standard for Utility Lighter Safety Specifications

Overview

On October 22, 2026, China notified a draft national standard "Utility Lighters—Safety Specifications" (National Standard of the P.R.C.), with notification number G/TBT/N/CHN/2364. The document is expected to establish safety requirements for utility lighter products to ensure a reasonable degree of safety under normal use or reasonably foreseeable misuse.

Scope

This document applies to all flame-producing consumer products commonly known as utility lighters or similar devices (HS Code: 961380), specifically including:

• Grill lighters
• Fireplace lighters
• Lighting rods
• Gas matches

It should be noted that this document does not apply to matches, nor does it apply to flame-producing products intended for lighting cigars, pipes, and cigarettes.

Objectives of the Measure

The implementation objectives of this proposed measure include:

• Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
• Protection of human health or safety
• Satisfaction of quality requirements

Timeline Information

The deadline for submitting comments on this draft is December 21, 2026.

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