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Pet-safe candles: a chandler's guide to fragrance toxicity
Cats metabolise terpenes differently to humans. Here is what burns safely around pets, and what doesn't.
Guides
Safety, compliance, and craft.
Long-form guides for chandlers who plan to sell. Every guide is sourced and reviewed. None of them are legal advice.
New: safety hub
Every safety rule, with primary sources.
The 26 rules behind the Waxverse Compatibility Score, each linking to the standard or regulation it cites.
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10 min read
CLP labelling for candles: a UK and EU primer
Every UK or EU candle sold needs a CLP-compliant label. Here is the rule, the pictograms, and how to assemble one.
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9 min read
Candle fire safety: BS EN 15493 and a real burn-test protocol
BS EN 15493 sets the fire-safety bar. Here is the standard, plain English, plus a 4-burn test protocol.
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7 min read
Fragrance load and IFRA: why your max load varies
IFRA category 12 caps candle fragrance load. Here's what the standard says, and why exceeding wax max backfires.
05
8 min read
Wick testing protocol: the 4-burn method
Wick testing is the difference between a candle that sells and a candle that smokes. Here's the 4-burn method.
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9 min read
Selling candles in the UK: CPSR, SDS, and insurance
Selling your first candle in the UK? Here's the legal checklist: CPSR, SDS, insurance, label, evidence of test.
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10 min read
How to wick test a container candle: a step-by-step guide (soy GW 464 and beyond)
The full wick sizing protocol for container candles, worked through on Golden Wax 464 with a 3-inch vessel.