Scented Candle Manufacturing and CSR

Quality, responsibility, and sustainability in the making of your scented candles

At BLF Private Label, our commitment goes beyond product quality: it is also reflected in a more responsible, sustainable, and environmentally respectful production process. From raw material selection to waste management, every step of our industrial process incorporates demanding CSR criteria in our laboratories and factories.

A candle maker for over a century, BLF Private Label is part of a group made up of long-standing family-owned businesses, all driven by a long-term vision. This legacy commits us to develop more sustainable, fairer products that are respectful of resources, people, and the planet.
Sustainability and eco-design are now at the heart of all our projects.

Each product developed in our factories is designed to minimize its environmental footprint, with no compromise on performance or aesthetics. This translates into tangible choices at every stage:

Carefully selected raw materials

• 100% cotton wicks, guaranteed lead-free
• Hydrogenated, highly refined mineral waxes, compliant with the RAL quality standard, free of benzene, toluene, and heavy metals
• Vegetable waxes from renewable resources, mainly non-GMO European rapeseed oil

We also have a high-performance industrial facility for producing 100% vegetable wax candles, meeting the expectations of brands committed to a clean & green approach.

Certified and fair-trade alternatives
Upon request, we offer the inclusion of fair-trade (e.g., shea butter) and/or organic ingredients in candle formulations.
By leveraging the FairTrade system, we contribute to sustainable, transparent supply chains while promoting the role of producers in the value chain.

To support our clients in their CSR efforts, we have developed BLF-Ecoscore®, a turnkey tool that evaluates the environmental impact of each candle or home fragrance developed at BLF Private Label.

This score takes into account:

• The origin and composition of raw materials
• The manufacturing process
• Packaging
• Supply chain distances
• Product end-of-life

With BLF-Ecoscore®, our partners can:

• Make better-informed design choices
• Transparently share life cycle assessments internally
• Integrate measurable CSR criteria into their product ranges

Our CSR commitment also includes a strong local presence and responsible sourcing practices:

• Favoring short supply chains and French or European suppliers
• Reducing the impact of transport and packaging
• Promoting recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable materials
• Following strict specifications in terms of product safety and regulatory compliance (CLP, EN15426, etc.)

In 2023, BLF Private Label was evaluated by the independent platform Ecovadis, a global leader in CSR ratings. The result: we were awarded the Bronze Medal, placing our company in the top 35% of manufacturers in our sector.

This distinction rewards over 15 years of structured commitment by our teams and confirms our ability to:

• Lead a consistent and measurable CSR strategy
• Involve our employees and partners
• Gradually reduce our carbon footprint
• Comply with the highest social, ethical, and environmental standards

In a market where transparency, traceability, and sustainability have become essential criteria, BLF Private Label offers more than just industrial expertise: a committed vision, serving inspiring and responsible brands.