Product Recall: Coloured Sand

Published on 18 November 2025

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a recall on Educational Colours - Rainbow Sand (1.3kg), Creatistics - Coloured Sand (1kg) and Kadink - Coloured Decorative Sand (1.3kg) because they may include asbestos.

Asbestos is a prohibited substance in Australia and must be disposed of in accordance with Government Regulations. 

What should you do: 

• Stop using any identified sand products immediately.
• If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely and store in a secure location.
• Clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves, mask, disposable coveralls. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask, coveralls and cloths. Store in a secure location.
• Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
• Do not dispose of the sand in your household bin. You should dispose of it at an authorised disposal facility.

Asbestos can only be disposed of at the Roma Waste Management Facility. Prior approval is required (48 Hours) as per Council’s Website. See Waste Facilities with Weighbridge Operating section - Waste Facilities | Maranoa Regional Council. 

Before disposal, please ensure items are double bagged in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double taped securely. 

If you require further information on disposal or to schedule a drop off, please don’t hesitate to contact Maranoa Regional Council’s Waste Team by calling 1300 007 662.

For more information about the recall please visit the Australian Competition & Consumer website: www.accc.gov.au