Testing and certification of lighters in the full range of European technical standards

We conduct tests to the full extent of the following European technical standard: ČSN EN ISO 9994 - Lighters - Safety specification.

Fulfilment of the requirements of this standard is a proof of the general safety of a product under Act 102/2001 Coll. (as amended). Based on the tests, a certificate of compliance with the standard may be issued, which can be used for marketing purposes, etc.

Tested lighters

gas and liquid
disposable and refillable
etc.

Scope of tests and assessment

verification of functional requirements
requirements for structural integrity
measurement of flame height
splashing, spraying and flaring tests
flame extinguishing test
fuel compatibility test
refilling test
volumetric fuel refilling test
drop test
increased temperature test
inner pressure test
cyclic burning test
constant burning test
instructions and warnings
product marking

SZU’s professional qualifications

Accredited Testing Laboratory 1045.1

Legislation (regulations)

Act 102/2001 Coll., on general product safety
COMMISSION DECISION 2006/502/EC requiring Member States to take measures to ensure that only lighters which are child-resistant are placed on the market and to prohibit the placing on the market of novelty lighters
GOVERNMENT REGULATION 198/2007 Coll. on the safety of lighters placed on the market