KiCandles Product Safety Testing

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What does all this safety stuff mean?

This is the simple version. If a word here feels confusing, do not guess. Ask an adult before selling that candle.

Big rule: if a candle is going to be sold, it needs to be safe, labelled and traceable.

If it has not been tested properly, it should not be sold as a candle someone can burn.

1 CLP

CLP is the chemical warning label. It matters mostly when you use fragrance oil. Some fragrances need warning words, allergy information or hazard symbols on the label. Do not make this up. Use the supplier’s CLP information.

2 SDS

SDS means Safety Data Sheet. It is the document from the fragrance or wax supplier that explains what is in the ingredient and how to handle it safely. Save it for every fragrance you use.

3 Fragrance load

This is how much fragrance oil you added. For example, 6% means 6g of fragrance in 100g of wax mixture. Too much can make the candle unsafe, smoky or badly labelled.

4 Batch code

A batch code is the candle’s tracking number. If something goes wrong, you can see exactly when it was made, which wax/fragrance/wick was used, and which other candles were from the same batch.

5 Burn test

This means lighting one and watching what happens. Check the flame, smoke, dripping, melting, cracking, leaning and how long it burns. A pretty candle can still fail a burn test.

6 Decorative only

This means it is sold to look pretty, not to be burned. Use this if a shape looks good but does not burn safely. The label and product description need to make that really clear.

7 Safety label/card

This is the warning information the customer gets. It should say things like never leave a candle unattended, keep away from children/pets, use a heat-resistant surface, and stop before the wax is fully gone.

8 Pictogram

A pictogram is a hazard symbol. It looks like a red diamond warning sign. Some fragrance CLP labels need one. Only use the symbols shown by the supplier’s CLP information.

9 Product liability insurance

This is insurance in case a product causes harm or damage. Because candles involve fire, an adult must check insurance before selling through the clinic, website, events or Etsy.

10 Traceability

This means being able to trace what you sold. Keep records of what was made, what batch it came from, and what ingredients were used. This protects customers and protects KiCandles.

Ki’s simple safety decision

If the candle is scented, save the SDS and check CLP. If it is a new shape, burn test it. If it fails, change it, retest it, or sell it as decorative only. If you are unsure, do not sell it yet.

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