Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on supplier's own assessment
Australian and New Zealand authorities provided safety assurances about asbestos-contaminated play sand based solely on unverified assessments from suppliers rather than independent testing. Following the November 2025 recall of Educational Colours sand products found to contain asbestos, over 20 similar recalls occurred across different brands. The ACCC subsequently updated recall notices to indicate the products 'may cause risk to health,' contradicting earlier reassurances given to parents and schools.
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Australian and NZ safety assurances about asbestos in play sand were based on supplier’s own assessment
Australian and New Zealand authorities provided safety assurances about asbestos-contaminated play sand based solely on unverified assessments from suppliers rather than independent testing. Following the November 2025 recall of Educational Colours sand products found to contain asbestos, over 20 similar recalls occurred across different brands. The ACCC subsequently updated recall notices to indicate the products 'may cause risk to health,' contradicting earlier reassurances given to parents and schools.
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