Making/selling something holding candles - safety??

[TokyoSexwhale]

Evening all,

I have a viable plan to sell something which will be supplied to hold candles, could this leave me exposed from a H&S/duty of care POV?

The financials and everything else check out, however this is something I need to be sure on.


Thanks,

[skilly1]

Buy a candle holder from john lewis and copy their terms and conditions/warnings in/on the pack.

[TokyoSexwhale]

Cheers - was planning doing something similar, just worried from a a POV of any legal recourse?

[skilly1]

Can't imagine this issue would be top of their problems. By 2 or 3 from different suppliers and combine all of the wording to make you own version!

[rog007]

It's not just the labelling, it's the product testing and 'fit for purpose' piece you need to consider too. Are your materials fire retardant? Is your product stable with an array of different shaped and height candles on it? Is it meant for decorative purposes only or for full use? How would you ensure the user knows this for the lifetime of the product? Does your product meet basic product safety requirements? It does need considering fully as you intimate. Good luck!