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Selling Scented Candles

Under the CLP regulation currently in effect in the European Union, scented candles intended for sale need to be registered with the Poison Information Centre and must include a UFI code.

The UFI code is a 16-character mix of letters and numbers used to identify the composition of hazardous mixtures. It helps Poison Centres quickly determine the product's makeup and provide effective guidance during emergencies.

You can create a UFI code with the UFI Generator, and a matching PCN notification needs to be submitted through the ECHA portal.

You can choose to handle product registration and notification yourself or order it as a service. If you opt for the service, the average cost to register one scented candle is around €50.

Utilize pre-registered candle recipes and UFI codes.

If you're just starting your candle business or want to test the popularity of different scents on the market, the ready-made candle recipes and pre-registered UFI codes from fragrance oil manufacturer Aspol can help. Candles made with these recipes don't require re-registration as long as you strictly adhere to the recipe conditions

The requirements are as follows:

Candles must be made from wax that is recognized as safe under the REACH regulation. All candle waxes sold at Relumee meet this criterion.
Use ASPOL fragrance oils, ensuring only one fragrance oil is used per candle. Recipes typically rely on fragrance oil concentrations of 6%, 8%, or 10%, though some oils are limited to lower concentrations. Always verify the availability of your desired concentration before making candles!
You can find safety data sheets for each recipe at the bottom of every Aspol fragrance oil product page. For instance, the product "The Nights of Arabia" includes files labeled "Candle SDS 6%", "8%", and "10%," with the percentage showing the fragrance oil content in the product. Aspol fragrance oils with UFI Green label do not need UFI code, but labeling requirements must still be followed. All fragrance oils come with CLP stickers that include the mandatory information required on the candle. Some UFI Green oils have lower maximum usage rate. For example, Vanilla Cedar Lavender has a usage rate up to 7%.
Fragrance oils with UFI Ready label must also include UFI codes. These are visible on the product’s CLP label.
Use ASPOL liquid candle dyes or our candle color tablets for coloring, if you like. These dyes are free of hazardous components, so there's no need to list them separately in the recipe. Feel free to use any color or mix them as you wish.
No additional hazardous components can be included in the product.

Label Candles Properly

Candles made following the recipe need proper labeling. Each fragrance oil product page provides CLP label templates with required details, including the UFI code. You can import the label PDF into Canva, customize it by adding your company’s contact info, product weight, and batch number, or redesign it to your liking.

CLP labels can differ based on the fragrance oil concentration, as do the UFI codes. For instance, a label called "CLP label 6%" is appropriate for a candle with a fragrance oil concentration of up to 6%.

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