Lighters Regulations

Marginal note:Refillable lighters — warning

• 14 (1) Every refillable lighter must be accompanied by a clear and legible warning, in English and in French, to keep lighters and their fuels out of the reach of children.

• Marginal note:Refillable lighters — instructions

  (2) Every refillable lighter must be accompanied by clear and legible instructions that set out, in English and in French, the safe method of refuelling the lighter, including

  • (a) information about the type of fuel to be used and a warning to use only that type of fuel;

  • (b) in the case of a gas lighter, a warning to ensure proper mating between the refill container and the fuel reservoir of the lighter; and

  • (c) in the case of a wick lighter, a warning to fill the lighter slowly, to avoid overfilling and to wipe dry the lighter and the user’s hands before activating the lighter.