The BIC Lighter is recognized as a worldwide leader in producing a safe, reliable flame for millions of consumers every day. In more than 160 countries around the world, BIC has sold more than 15 billion lighters. Since BIC began manufacturing lighters more than 35 years ago, we have developed and perfected the strictest quality and safety standards in order to give our consumers the best performing lighters in the marketplace. We employ these standards at manufacturing facilities throughout the world. BIC's quality assurance criteria for its lighters meet or exceed the lighter safety standards established by the International Standards Organization (ISO), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and all other government agencies. BIC is proud of its history of providing safe, reliable lighters to millions of consumers around the world.