If you are beginning a business selling candles because you simply love making them or you want to cash in on the American public's love of them during the fall and winter seasons, then be sure to make sure your candles meet all federal safety regulations. Once important way to comply with laws is to include the appropriate warning label on every candle you sell. This information not only helps keep consumers safe, but it helps protect you from potential lawsuits in the future if one of your candles is used inappropriately and starts a fire. Here is a guide to the labels you need to comply with US FTC guidelines.
1. Fire-safety Warning Label
The most important label you need on each and every candle you sell is a fire-safety warning label. It must include the standard warning graphic, which consists of an exclamation point inside of a triangle.
You must also include the following three statements on this label:
Burn within Sight
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Variations of statement number two can also be substituted, such as "Keep away from combustibles" or "Keep away from things that burn." Use your best judgement to determine which is best for your target buyer.
2. Consumer Product Information Label
This information also must be included on every candle, and it is a basic outline that informs the consumer exactly what they are purchasing or have purchased when they look at your candle. If you are selling candles in multi-packs, then this information can be displayed on the packaging for the entire pack, such as on the outside wrapper or box. If one candle is being sold separately, this information must be on the candle itself.
Information needed on the consumer product information label include:
Product's general name. This can be as simple as "Candle" or can also include the type of candle, such as "Tealight Candle" or "Scented