Piktogramy: Bezpečnostní značení svíček

Safety marking of candles

Mandatory safety pictograms and warnings and what they mean

General warning symbol

General warning symbol

Pictogram symbol:   General warning symbol Never leave a burning candle unattended Always supervise candles and never leave them burning unattended. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Always keep an eye on candles and never leave them burning unattended.
pictogram under the candle: Out of reach of children and pets Keep burning candles out of reach of children and animals. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and animals.
pictogram under the candle: Minimum distance between candles: 10 cm When placing multiple candles, maintain a safe distance of at least 10 cm. Minimum distance between candles: 10 cm
When placing multiple candles, maintain a safe distance of at least 10 cm.
Use a candle stand. The stand protects the surface from heat and flowing wax. Use a candle holder
The pad protects the surface from heat and flowing wax.
Do not place candles in drafts. Air currents can cause unstable burning or the candle to tip over. Don't place candles in drafts.
Airflow can cause unstable burning or the candle to tip over.
Do not expose candles to direct heat or sunlight. Keep candles away from radiators, stoves and direct sunlight. Do not expose candles to direct heat or sunlight.
Keep candles away from radiators, stoves and direct sunlight.
Burn only in a vertical position Always use candles in an upright position. Burn only in vertical position
Always use candles in an upright position.
Shorten the wick to about 1 cm before lighting. For safe burning, keep the wick short to reduce smoking and a large flame. Shorten the wick to about 1 cm before lighting.
For safe burning, keep the wick short to reduce smoking and candle overburning.
Do not place candles in drafts. Air currents can cause unstable burning or the candle to tip over. Don't place candles in drafts.
Airflow can cause unstable burning or the candle to tip over.
Keep the wax surface clean. Remove matches and debris from the melted wax to prevent fire. Keep the wax surface clean
Remove matches and debris from the melted wax to prevent fire.
Do not carry a burning candle Never move a burning candle to avoid an accident. Do not carry a burning candle.
Never move a burning candle to avoid accidents.
Never use liquid to extinguish.

Never use liquid to extinguish a fire.


The ČSN EN 15494 standard sets out rules for the safe use of candles intended for burning indoors.

Every user should follow the safety recommendations listed when using our candles.

We have safety information placed on a label on the bottom of each candle.

If the label comes off or is lost, you can find all important instructions here on our website.

Enjoy candles safely and with joy, may their light bring comfort to your home.

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