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How To Burn A Candle Safely
Knowing the basics of candle safety is highly important for both you and your customers if you intend to sell to the public. Your warning instructions for burning a candle can be in the form of a sticker, combined with your CLP, provided through the use of warning symbols and icons or you could include a candle care card in your package.
Under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, it is required that all producers and distributors of any potentially dangerous product must be fully labelled with information and warnings relating to that product. Our candle safety label contains all the relevant information and warnings your customers need to know about safely using your candles. It is a requirement that the General Warning Sign be included in all labelling. Our safety labels come in packs of 10, 100 and rolls of 1000 with a label size of 50 mm x 50 mm.
Before burning
• Remove any packaging from a candle before lighting, except warning labels and CLP’s
• Read the warning label
• Always trim your wick to 5mm before each burn
• Wipe away any dust or debris from a candles surface before burning
• Do not burn a candle if the container is chipped or cracked
• Do not burn decorative candles that contain foregin objects, glitters or botanicals
• Do not burn if there is less than 5mm of wax left in the jar
During burning
• Never leave a burning candle unattended
• Do not leave a candle burning when you go to bed or leave the house
• Light candles away from draughts
• Keep candles out of reach from children and pets
• Place candles on non-flammable, sturdy surfaces
• Do not try to move a burning candle
• Never place your candle closer than 60cm underneath an object
• Leave at least a 6 inch gap between candles if you're lighting more than one
• Try not to burn your candle for more than 4 hours
• Never burn a candle right to the bottom leave around 5mm of wax
• Do not place near a heat source
• Keep your candle upright
• Keep the wax pool clear of matches and debris
• Avoid direct inhalation of any smoke
• If it is a pillar candle that liquefies, use a suitable container or cover
• Only use in holders and warming stoves with sufficient ventilation
After burning
• Put your candle out carefully, we suggest using a wick snuffer
• Never use liquids to extinguish a flame
• Do not extinguish a candle by placing the lid on the jar
• Trim your wick again before your next burn
• Place your lid on your candle to avoid dust and debris whilst not in use
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