Safety Regulations - Overview

Before burning:

Between 5 to 10mm

Keep distance between two candles.

Minimum 10cm between two burning candles.

Make sure the candles are always upright.

During burning:

Do not place a candle near flammable materials.

Do not place a candle in hot environments, it will melt.
Keep candles away from direct sunlight. Candles discolour and melt in direct sunlight.

Always place a bowl under each candle.
Do not use flammable dishes under burning candles.

Keep young children and animals away from burning candles.

Do not leave burning candles unattended.

Do not place a lit candle in a drafty environment.

 

Do not throw a match or other materials into a burning candle.

Extinguish a candle before moving them.

For pillar candles, trim the raised edges to approximately 1cm.

This will make the candle burn better.

Do not leave a candle in direct sunlight. The candle can start to melt from 30°C.

Do not let a candle burn completely. Leave at least 1cm of paraffin.

After burning:

Do not blow out the flame, but suffocate it.
- Blowing out can cause liquid paraffin to splash.
- Use a candle extinguisher.

Do not use liquids to extinguish candles.