In preparation for the forthcoming All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, consumers have started to buy candles for their dearly departed.
Environmental and toxic watchdog BAN Toxics called on the Food and Drugs Administration and the Department of Trade and Industry to ensure that the candles being offered in the market have met the suggested retail price and the quality and safety standards.
According to the advisory, the purpose of the wick is to deliver fuel to the flame. Acting like a fuel pump, the wick draws the liquefied wax up into the flame to burn. Public health experts confirmed that lead emissions from any source present health risks and can lead to elevated blood lead levels in unborn babies and young children. As a lead-cored wick candle burns, some of the lead may vaporize and be released into the air, leading to toxic effects, such as neurological damage, delayed mental and physical development, and attention and learning deficiencies.
To guide the consumers, the group has provided the following safety tips for purchasing and using candles:2. Opt for candles with cotton wicks and avoid lighting candles with metal inside the wicks .
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