Darwin Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 When labeling pillars, votives, tarts, tapers and such, do I have to indicate how many ounces it is or how big it is on the label? I know you have to put the oz. on jars and other containers but...what about pillars and stuff?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDweller Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Yes, you have to label all candles with their net candle weight, as it is deemed a "consumable" good. I used to have the link handy to the FPLA site (fair product labeling) but can't find it right now. It's not necessary to list size... but actual weight of the product that will be consumed (ie: don't include glassware) HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 I have that link but I have trouble understanding most of it. I guess I am not real smart. But thanks for your help!! That is what I thought was the case. I just wanted to make sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Angela7 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Is this the site? http://www.fda.gov/opacom/laws/fplact.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted September 4, 2005 Author Share Posted September 4, 2005 Yep, thats what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 You can label pillars by size, not weight, since that is the common measurement for them. I label in inches and centimeters.Jars and tins are in net weight - the wax, not the wax and glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Georgia is correct, plus there is a specific exemption for irregularly shaped candles such as tapers. For those you can specify the length and omit the diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 Thanks sooooooo much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Angela7 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Jars and tins are in net weight - the wax, not the wax and glass.Okay, question about this then. On the site, under 1453-a, it states:"(2) The net quantity of contents (in terms of weight or mass, measure, or numerical count) shall be separately and accurately stated in a uniform location upon the principal display panel of that label, using the most appropriate units of both the customary inch/pound system of measure, as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, and, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A)(ii) or paragraph (6) of this subsection, the SI metric system; ""The net quantity of contents (in terms of weight or mass, measure, or numerical count)" - couldn't measure be fluid ounces? They say weight, measure OR numerical count.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 "The net quantity of contents (in terms of weight or mass, measure, or numerical count)" - couldn't measure be fluid ounces? They say weight, measure OR numerical count....It also says "the most appropriate". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 This is why I get so confused!Thanks to you all for helping me understand this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 On my pillars I use hangtags and since most pillars weigh different I just write the weight on the back of my hangtags. It makes it's a lot more simple than having to print out each lable different. That way I am in the limits of the law. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 On my pillars I use hangtags and since most pillars weigh different I just write the weight on the back of my hangtags. It makes it's a lot more simple than having to print out each lable different. That way I am in the limits of the law. JMOMaybe you can make it easier on yourself and just label the pillars with their dimensions, if those are pretty consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Maybe you can make it easier on yourself and just label the pillars with their dimensions, if those are pretty consistent.That would probably be better since most of my pillars are consistent in size, they might be off just a smidgen. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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