Candle safety warnings · Australia
What must appear on a candle label sold in Australia
AS 2926-2016 · ACCC Consumer Goods (Candles with Lead Wicks) Ban 1999
AS 2926 fire-safety statement, lead-wick ban compliance, and Poisons Information Centre reference (13 11 26).
Mandatory warning text
- WARNING: A burning candle is an open flame.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep away from children and pets.
- Keep away from anything that can catch fire.
- AS 2926-2016 candle safety statement:
- WARNING: A candle is an open flame.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Keep away from anything that can catch fire.
- Trim wick to 6 mm before use.
- Burn on a heat resistant, level surface, away from drafts.
- Never move a burning candle or one with liquid wax.
- Discontinue use when 10 mm of wax remains.
- Lead free wick (complies with Consumer Goods (Candles with Lead Wicks) Ban 1999).
- In case of exposure, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia).
Mandatory pictograms
No pictograms are mandated in this region for the candle body itself. Fragrance-driven CLP/GHS pictograms still apply where the mixture is classified hazardous.
If the fragrance mixture is classified hazardous
The following additional lines appear on the label when the fragrance oil load pushes the mixture into a CLP / GHS classification:
Regulatory citations
- AS 2926-2016. Candles — Fire safety labelling · https://www.productsafety.gov.au/business/find-banned-products/candles-with-lead-wicks-ban