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Combustible candle holders

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A permanent ban on combustible candle holders was declared on 1 February 2011. This page includes information on hazards and how to comply with the ban.

Combustible candle holders can be a fire risk if they catch on fire and remain on fire for more than five seconds.

Hazards

Burns, serious injury or death

Burns, serious injury or death can occur if the candle holder or decoration catches alight and causes a fire.

Ban

Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2011 prescribes requirements for this ban. This ban was declared on 1 Feb 2011.

Does this ban apply to your business?

Under the ACL supply includes:

  • in relation to goods - (including re-supply) by way of sale, exchange, lease, hire or hire-purchase and
  • in relation to services - provide, grant of confer.

This ban applies to anyone in the business of supplying these goods, including:

  • manufacturers
  • importers
  • distributors
  • retailers
  • hirers.

Complying with the ban

For complete information about the ban on combustible candle holders, we strongly advise you to read Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2011.

Penalties and consequences

Suppliers can face heavy fines and recalls of non-compliant products if they trade in these banned products. For more details, view Penalties and consequences.

Alerts

Australians celebrating during the festive season are urged to consider the safety of candle holders and candle decorations, as some may be flammable. Combustible candle holders are banned from supply in Australia.
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