Coloured Sand for Unity Ceremony - 200 gram bags
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The product is being recalled because the sand may contain asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The product is being recalled because the sand may contain asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Hazards: The product may cause a risk to health as trace amounts of tremolite asbestos have been detected in some samples after laboratory testing. What to do: Stop using the product immediately. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, visit the ACCC Product Safety website . Contact Gem's Wedding Supplies at sales@gemsweddingsupplies.com.au to receive a full refund. Important message from the ACCC to consumers: The ACCC continues to work with health and safety, and other relevant agencies at the state, territory and Commonwealth levels as this issue evolves. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency and health information from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth), visit the ACCC Product Safety website .
Affected Products
Coloured decorative sand for use in wedding unity sand ceremonies, table centrepieces and craft projects. Available in multiple colours.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | 893c11eb-71a5-400f-ada8-e17ceb36620b |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/coloured-sand-for-unity-ceremony-200-gram-bags |
| Pub Date | Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Coloured%20Sand.jpg?itok=-VnW0YDh |
Overview
- Risk Level["Asbestos (cancer causing substance)","Decorations, candles and novelties","Arts and crafts toys"]
- DistributionAustralia