Chinese lanterns banned in Malta

The Malta Standards Authority recently banned the use of Chinese lanterns anywhere on the island, with immediate effect from the middle of December 2009, when the decision was made. The basis for the banning was that the lanterns pose a serious risk to consumers not only by exposing them to a naked flame whilst lighting them, but also to those around once they have been released and are floating away. At Wishlantern, we are of course aware of the risks that the lanterns may pose, we do however include a safety guideline sheet in the sleeve with every lantern that is purchased, as well as offering comprehensive safety advice in an especially designed section of our website. We recommend that gloves are to be worn at all times when lighting the Chinese lanterns, and to check weather conditions/wind speed prior to release, to ensure that they will not become caught in an area which may pose a hazard to anyone. Children, at no time, should be left unattended with the lanterns, and should not be involved in the lighting of them.
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