Under publication
ISO 22702
Utility lighters — Safety specifications
Reference number
ISO 22702
Edition 3
2026-10
© ISO 2026
Under publication
Under publication (Edition 3, 2026)
Final production steps (up to seven weeks).
Will replace ISO 22702:2018

Abstract

This document specifies requirements for utility lighters to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal use or reasonably foreseeable misuse of such lighters by users.

This document applies to all flame-producing consumer products commonly known as utility lighters (also known as grill lighters, fireplace lighters, lighting rods or gas matches), and similar devices.

It does not apply to matches and flame-producing products intended for igniting cigars, pipes and cigarettes.

General information

  • Status
     : Under development
    Publication date
     : 2026-10
    Stage
    : International Standard under publication [60.00]
  • Edition
     : 3
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 61/SC 4
    ICS :
    97.180 
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