Candles

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Includes any products described/observed as a solid mass of tallow, stearin, wax or other fatty substance that has a wick running through the centre. When the wick is lit, a flame results from the melted grease. Although some candles are purely functional as a light source, the large majority are used as a means to decorate and add ambience to the home, garden or used for religious/spiritual purposes to decorate graves and churches. Includes products that may be scented and products that are formed into decorative, coloured shapes.

Excludes

Excludes products such as matches, gas lighters, electric candles, cake candles and candle fresheners.

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GPC code: 10000555
Level: brick
Path: Household/Office Furniture/Furnishings › Ornamental Furnishings › Ornaments
Publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
GPC definition: Includes any products described/observed as a solid mass of tallow, stearin, wax or other fatty substance that has a wick running through the centre. When the wick is lit, a flame results from the melted grease. Although some candles are purely functional as a light source, the large majority are used as a means to decorate and add ambience to the home, garden or used for religious/spiritual purposes to decorate graves and churches. Includes products that may be scented and products that are formed into decorative, coloured shapes.
Excludes: Excludes products such as matches, gas lighters, electric candles, cake candles and candle fresheners.