What must appear on a candle label sold in European Union

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.
• BS EN 15494:2019 candle safety statement:
• Trim wick to 10 mm before lighting.
• Do not burn candles closer than 10 cm apart.
• Do not burn in a draught.
• Place on a heat resistant surface.
• Do not move a burning candle.
• Extinguish flame if it comes too close to the candle holder.
• Do not use liquid to extinguish.
• Discontinue use when 10 mm of wax remains (pillar candles: 20 mm from base).
• Language: label must include at least English and the official language(s) of every EU member state where the product is placed on the market.
• France: apply the Triman + Info-tri sorting mark (AGEC law).
• Germany: register packaging under VerpackG (LUCID) and display the recycling mark.

Mandatory pictograms

• Never leave a burning candle unattended
• Keep away from things that can catch fire
• Keep away from children and pets

Additional pictograms (use when the format triggers them)

• Use a heat resistant candle holder
• Use in a suitable bowl filled with water
• Keep candles at least 10 cm apart
• Do not burn in a draught

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:

• EU CLP: submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ECHA and print the assigned UFI on the label.

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) must be submitted to ECHA and the assigned UFI printed on the label.

Regulatory citations

• BS EN 15494:2019. Candles — Product safety labels · https://www.britishcandles.org/documents/www.britishcandles.org/Advice_Sheet_2024/candlesadvicepack%282024%29.pdf
• CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. Annex II (26 fragrance allergens) · https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02008R1272-20240101