Safety Standards for Scented Candles: The 3 Core Criteria Every Exporter Must Know

For export-oriented scented candles, safety compliance is the first hurdle to entering the market. While standards vary by country, they all focus on three key points:

- Combustion Performance: The American ASTM standard requires that candles burn without flame flaming or wax pool overflow; the EU EN 15493 standard stipulates that the burning time of a single candle must be labelled with an error margin not exceeding 10%;

- Ingredient safety: The EU REACH regulation limits the addition of 26 allergenic fragrances (e.g., linalool must be labelled), while the US FDA prohibits the use of phthalates in candles;

- Packaging Labelling: Canada requires warning labels such as ‘Keep away from flammable materials,’ while Japan mandates the listing of raw material components and burning temperature.

Our products have obtained global mainstream certifications (ASTM, EN, SGS), with each batch undergoing combustion testing and component analysis. We provide packaging designs and labelling templates compliant with international requirements to assist customers in achieving swift customs clearance.