Alba Candles tips and Safety

Candle Tips

It's a good idea to keep the wick trimmed every couple of hours for optimum burning, appearance, scent and lasting burning time. Our "up to xx hours burning time" are based on regular trimming. Extinguish the candle before trimming! For candles in tins, which form a completely melted pool, and candles in glasses, take care not to pull the wick away from the bottom.

Candle Safety

In September 2007, European Standards approved a set of safety symbols and / or standard warnings to be used on candles.
Below are the standard symbols, and the standard text for each symbol which may be on the label or accompanying leaflet.

Our candles carry the warnings which are now mandatory as symbols, and any useful or appropriate optional warning symbols.

Mandatory Safety Information

Warning Symbol	Warning information given as text
	General Warning Sign.
	Never leave a burning candle unattended.
	Burn candle out of reach of children and pets.
	Always leave at least 10cm between burning candles.
	Do not burn candles on or near anything that can catch fire.

Optional Safety Information

Warning Symbol	Warning information given as text
	Do not place candles in a draught.
	Do not place candles near a source of heat.
	Place candles in an upright position.
	Trim wick to about 1 cm before lighting.
	Always snuff out the candle. Do not blow it out.
	Always use a candleholder.
	Keep the wax pool clear and clear of matches and other debris to avoid flaring.
	Only use tea lights in holders and warming stoves with sufficient ventilation.
	Do not move a burning candle.
	Use a suitable glass or holder as these candles liquefy when burning.
	Never use liquid to extinguish.

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