Does the industry have standards for candles?
Yes. The National Candle Association has played a leading role in the development of national industry standards through the ASTM International standards organization. ASTM standards currently exist for the fire-safety labeling of candles, the heat resistance of glass candleholders, the fire-safety design of candles and the fire-safety design and labeling of candleholders and candle rings. In addition, there are two reference ASTM standards for candles, one on terminology and one on test-lab methodologies for manufacturers.