Candle safety warnings · United States
What must appear on a candle label sold in United States
ASTM F2417-26 (Fire safety performance) · ASTM F2058-14 (Cautionary labeling) · California Prop 65
ASTM F2058 cautionary labeling text plus Prop 65 long-form warning when triggered by a listed chemical (e.g. estragole, pulegone, benzophenone).
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.
- ASTM F2417 / F2058 candle fire safety:
- BURN WITHIN SIGHT.
- KEEP AWAY FROM THINGS THAT CATCH FIRE.
- KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
- Use only a candle snuffer to extinguish. Do not blow out.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Mandatory pictograms
- ASTM candle fire safety symbol
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
- ASTM F2417-26. Fire Safety for Candles · https://store.astm.org/f2417-26.html
- ASTM F2058-07(2021). Candle Fire Safety Labeling · https://store.astm.org/f2058-07r21.html
- CPSC FHSA. 16 CFR §1500 cautionary labelling · https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/Business-Guidance/Candles