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Curiosity about using bees wax

PostPosted:17 Oct 2021, 21:44
by Mark
Hi all
just out of curiosity can anyone tell me the rules or point me in the direction of the rules and regulations about making and selling candles and beeswax furniture polish? I know there are regulations for lip balms and cosmetics but I'm struggling to find information on the legal requirements for wax used in candles and polish.
Many thanks

Re: Curiosity about using bees wax

PostPosted:18 Oct 2021, 08:45
by NigelP
Polish requires a hazard warning label and a braille type triangle label on the underside. No regs for candles that I'm aware of.

Re: Curiosity about using bees wax

PostPosted:18 Oct 2021, 08:47
by Alfred
Im not sure the law is borhered about the source of the wax,chemical or inswct
I would just google polish and candle regs
Ie

https://www.bromley.gov.uk/leaflet/328933/6/402/ch

Re: Curiosity about using bees wax

PostPosted:18 Oct 2021, 09:08
by Mark
thanks for the replies, so to produce wax polish you don't need to have it tested like cosmetics, you simply have to have the tin and hazard label? is that the same if you add scent?

I realized I had a dim bulb moment i have friends who make and sell candles and can ask them what is required to sell them and/or sell them my wax. But thank you for the regs it sparked my brain into action

Re: Curiosity about using bees wax

PostPosted:18 Oct 2021, 11:03
by Alfred
Or....
Pop into tesco and study the packaging on the competition's products!

Re: Curiosity about using bees wax

PostPosted:18 Oct 2021, 12:39
by MickBBKA
I always include a label with my candles for idiots, never leave unattended, use with a fireproof holder to catch drips and prevent fire etc :

Re: Curiosity about using bees wax

PostPosted:18 Oct 2021, 13:25
by Alfred
...dont eat,hold at the cold end,for external use only :|
The possibilities are endless