The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) continues to issue warnings and recalls in relation to children’s sand products that may contain asbestos. Further information on this is available here: Customers warned of recalled children’s sand due to asbestos risks.

We are reminding users of the need to remain vigilant around these products and recalls. Our product safety policy strictly prohibits the listing of items that are banned, recalled or don't meet safety regulations. Listings of such items will be removed, and a sellers account may be restricted or even suspended.

If you are listing sand products, the ACCC has published guidance for businesses, including on testing, available here: Decorative and coloured sand products with asbestos - Guidance for business | ACCC Product Safety. 

If you have purchased a recalled item, please stop using the product immediately, keep it out of reach of children and dispose of it safely. Additional information, including guidance on disposal from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, is available here: Advice for consumers with recalled sand products.  

Further background:

The Auckland University of Technology has conducted research into coloured sand products that contain asbestos. The Environmental Health Standing Committee has published advice stating that testing to date indicates there is a very low risk to human health from these recalled products. This remains an evolving area and you can monitor for further updates about any change in this advice here.