Candle safety

These are burning products. The general rules below come from published candle safety standards; the specific rules for any product — wick count, fill height, vessel, burn time — come from its maker's packaging and override anything here.

• Never leave a burning candle unattended. Burn within sight.ASTM F2058 cautionary label (NCA) / EN 15494
• Keep away from anything that can catch fire.ASTM F2058 / EN 15494
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.ASTM F2058 / EN 15494
• Burn on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from draughts.EN 15494
• Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time.NCA candle safety guidance
• Product-specific instructions (wick count, fill height, vessel) come from the manufacturer's own packaging. Follow them.LUMIÈRE policy — no improvised instructions

Pearled and sand candles

Set wicks as the maker specifies; never add pearls to a burning bowl; let the pool cool before topping up. Vessel suitability is the maker's claim, not ours.

Scented paper

Fold, light, blow out, and rest the strip on a heat-proof dish. The ember stays live until it is ash. Never leave it unattended.

We do not make claims about burn duration, smoke, toxicity or unattended use for any product unless the maker does.