Candle Testing Burn with Confidence

BUSINESS CHALLENGE

Increased candle usage has raised awareness of health and safety risks, including fire and lead in metal-cored wicks. Improper use causes about 10,000 household fires annually, leading to concerns from the National Candle Association, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Health Canada.

Retailers and manufacturers are well aware of the fact that testing has become an essential tool in minimizing risk and meeting the safety expectations of today's conscious consumers, especially when it comes to candles.

SOLUTION

At Bureau Veritas, we take pride in being the foremost authority in candle testing services. Our team of highly skilled and dedicated technical personnel are at the top of their game, regularly participating in ASTM Task Groups for candles. Our clients can rest assured that they receive complete and comprehensive services from our expert team.

KEY BENEFITS:

Verify compliance with worldwide regulations and industry standards
Minimize the risk of recalls, returns and complaints
Enhance risk management and brand protection helping increase product sales

Our candle testing services include:

Candle Burn Testing – typically 4 hour burn cycles

• Flame Height
• Secondary Ignition
• End of Useful Life
• Stability
• Burn Time Comparison
• Excessive Smoke/Flaring
• Overflow/Guttering

Composition Analysis

• Chemical Analysis (Wax, Wick, Coatings)
• Citronella Content

Candle Holder & Accessory Testing

• Flammability
• Stability
• Glassware Annealing and Thermal Shock
• Maximum External Surface Temperature

Label Review

• Fire Safety Warnings
• Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
• Country of Origin Marking
• EPA Registration/Exemption for Pesticide Candles
• Use and Care Instructions