Umbr Tree products successfully bags RoHS certification

Bengaluru, 13th April 2021: Umbr Tree, a Bengaluru-based fine home fragrance company has recently received RoHS certification for all its products. This RoHS certification indicates that all Umbr Tree products are free from hazardous materials.

The Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) certification is a product level compliance based on the directive by European Union and verifies that all those products which are compliant with this directive does not exceed the permissible limits of restricted materials. For instance, Phthalates are one of the non-RoHS chemicals which are known for their wide use in cosmetics and perfumes.

They are a carcinogenic agent that affects endocrine, reproductive and immune system and usage of such products is considered not safe to people and the environment. Compared to other brands that use paraffin or petroleum byproducts and other harmful chemicals, the RoHS certification indicates that Umbr Tree products are free from any toxic chemicals, dyes and additives.

Talking about the RoHS certification, Mr Syed Naqib Ahmed, Co-founder & Director, Umbr Tree said, “Our primary strength is that we only use natural ingredients in our home fragrance products. The RoHS certification mirrors our commitment to revive the Indian home fragrance industry with the help of modern technology by providing products that are completely safe and environmentally friendly.”

“Candles made of paraffin and toxins will surely fill homes with fragrance, but they will also emit harmful chemicals that can trigger respiratory diseases like asthma and even cause cancer. Keeping these aspects in mind, all the ingredients used in our products are completely organic and meticulously handpicked within the country. Umbr Tree’s scented candles will burn down without leaving any soot or emitting any harmful chemicals. Hence, the products are certified as a hundred percent safe” Mr Naqib said.

Umbr Tree launched 14 varieties of home fragrances, namely Amber Oudh, Rose Clove, Dakshin Woods, Memoirs of Ziro available in traveller tins, elegant glass containers and gift sets.

Ms Sangeeta Nandy, Co-founder & Director, Umbr Tree “Umbr Tree prioritizes the health and well-being of customers, the community, and the environment and we take all the necessary steps to ensure that our products are safe. The RoHS certification is a testimony to our efforts to provide non-toxic, organic and high-quality products to our customers across India as well as the International markets.”

About Umbr Tree:

Umbr Tree is redefining the home fragrances industry with its luxurious refined fragrances crafted with stimulating perfume oils with a strong sense of beauty, history and culture. A made-in India brand, Umbr Tree uses the highest quality, organic and toxin-free ingredients in its fine fragrance candles. Moreover, the ingredients are all ethically sourced from manufacturers within India hence minimizing their carbon footprint on the planet.

The fragrance candles are made using a proprietary natural wax blend of soya wax, coconut wax, beeswax and palm wax. The products are free of any additives, dyes, preservatives and other toxic chemicals. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India the brand produces non-paraffin, ecologically sound, cruelty-free and sustainable candles for the Indian as well as global markets. Made using the best technologies and types of machinery in the world, Umbr Tree offers 14 varieties of candles that are manufactured in the state-of-the-art unit in Doddaballapura, Bengaluru.

For more details, please visit https://www.umbrtree.com/

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