• Always check any labels and warnings that come with the candle or candle holder

• Use a suitable non-flammable holder

• Ensure the candle is standing upright in the holder before lighting

• Always place candle or candle holders on a surface that will not get damaged by heat

• Do not move candles whilst still lit or when wax is still liquid

• Never leave a burning candle unattended

• Remove all packaging before use

• Burn out of reach of children and pets

• Extinguish candles with a candle snuffer. Do not blow them out

• Never use water to extinguish a candle

• Allow headroom above the candle for heat to disperse

• Ensure candles are burned away from flammable items

• Candles should be burned away from other sources of heat, such as televisions and direct sunlight

• Candles should always be burned in an area free from draughts

• Always make sure the wick is trimmed to 1/2inch (1cm) before lighting or relighting

• If the candle starts to smoke, extinguish it and trim the wick as above

• Candles with a diameter of over 2inch (5cm) should be burned on a spiked holder or a flat dish

• Pillar candles over 2.5inch (6cm) shold be burned for at least 4 hours at a time

• Allow wax to solidify before relighting

• Extinguish candle before flame reaches within 1inch (2cm) of the holder

• Tealights are ideal for lanterns or holders which have holes in them, as the tealight case will hold the wax as it melts

• Place tealight holders on a surface that will not be damaged by heat

• Do not burn on a television or any other warm place

• Any recepticle which has a tealight burning in it will become extremely hot and must be left to cool before trying to move or pick up

• Place on a surface that will not be damaged by heat

• Do not use if the container is cracked, chipped or scratched

• Never let the flame come into contact withthe container

• Do not move candle when lit

• Discontinue use when 1/4inch (1/2cm) of wax remains