Candle Testing & Labeling
Our candle testing services are used to catch any safety and performance issues early. Learn how our testing and labeling solutions help you minimize risks and bring your candles to market faster.
Our candle testing services are used to catch any safety and performance issues early. Learn how our testing and labeling solutions help you minimize risks and bring your candles to market faster.
Ensure your candles meet safety and quality requirements by addressing potential issues before they escalate.
QIMA’s candle testing services cover both candles and related accessories, ensuring they meet all relevant industry standards. Our test labs thoroughly assess potential risks, detect performance issues, and verify adherence to regulatory requirements before your candles reach the market.
On this page, you’ll find:
Candle Testing Benefits
Product Types Covered
Candle Testing Standards
Candle Labeling
Candle Labeling Standards
QIMA Test Mark for Candles & Candle Accessories
QIMA Benefits
In a competitive market, tested candles stand out as safer, more reliable choices for buyers.
With candle testing services, brands and manufacturers can:
Reduce fire hazards and protect consumers from accidents
Ensure their candles burn cleanly and evenly, maintain consistent quality, and stand out from competitors
Achieve compliance with safety and labeling standards
Avoid recalls, fines, or liability issues
Build trust and loyalty with customers
Our candle testing services cover a wide variety of candles, including:
Standard household candles
Jar & container candles
Pillar candles
Tealight candles
Votive candles
Taper candles
Floating candles
Outdoor candles
Scented & fragranced candles
We can also provide testing for candle accessories & holders, including:
Candle holders
Candle plates & stands
Lanterns & enclosures
Here’s an overview of the standards we’re using for candle testing:
ASTM F2417, ASTM F2601, EN 15493, EN 17885 – Fire safety testing ensures candles, candle holders & accessories do not pose a fire risk.
EN 15426 – Soot emission testing ensures candles burn cleanly and do not produce excessive soot.
EN 15493, EN 17617 – Burning performance testing ensures candles, including outdoor candles, burn consistently and efficiently.
EN 17885, ASTM F2601 – Structural integrity & stability testing - ensures that candle holders, jars, and lanterns do not overheat, crack, or tip over.
Our candle labeling services help manufacturers meet the latest industry standards. These standards require clear, standardized safety warnings to inform users about fire risks, safe usage, and product-specific precautions.
Proper labeling is not just a legal requirement—it’s a key part of consumer trust and product safety. We can help you create fully compliant, high-quality labels that enhance safety and streamline your market entry.
What our labeling services cover:
Compliance with safety standards
Mandatory safety warnings
Pictograms & instructions
Specialized labeling for outdoor candles & accessories
Here are the industry standards outlining the required warnings, pictograms, and instructions that must be included on candle and candle accessory packaging. These standards help prevent fire hazards and guide users in safe handling.
ASTM F2058 (Candles) – Requires fire safety warnings in text form, ensuring consumers are informed of potential hazards.
EN 15494 (Candles) – Specifies standardized safety pictograms and instructions, making warnings universally recognizable.
EN 17617 (Outdoor Candles) – Mandates outdoor-use labeling, ensuring users understand the risks and limitations of outdoor candles.
EN 17885 (Candle Holders) – Requires warning labels for safe use, helping prevent misuse and fire risks associated with candle accessories.
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