Candle holders and decorations that ignite from the heat of the candle are permanently banned from supply in Australia.
About the ban
The ban applies to objects that are designed to hold or decorate a candle, which when subjected to flame or heat emanating from a candle, ignite and continue to flame for a period of five seconds or more after ignition.
Complying with the ban
Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2011 sets out the requirements of this ban.