Last updated: 5 December 2025.
SafeWork NSW has been working with other regulators including the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regarding the product recall of coloured sand products. SafeWork NSW acknowledges that the situation with these products is different across states and territories.
SafeWork NSW has conducted tests on samples of coloured sand products named by the ACCC as part of the national recall to determine the level of community exposure to asbestos from these products.
The tested materials showed no respirable asbestos fibres were identified.
The testing was undertaken by an Australian National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory, in accordance with an Australian Standard and analysed by an industry expert.
In NSW, we will continue to test recalled products and monitor the situation, and will conduct further analysis or investigation of any new evidence which comes to light.
As a precautionary measure, Safe Work advises that all recalled coloured sands should be removed from use and isolated for disposal, in line with EPA guidance.
For advice on disposal, please visit the EPA website.
For more information, visit the NSW Government website or call 13 10 50.
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