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Sand painting set DIY Painting™ “Magic sand painting” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01226/26
Summary
The play sand contains asbestos fibres (measured value up to 0.1% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Sand painting set — DIY Painting™
- Brand
- DIY Painting™
- Name / model
- Magic sand painting · A10178733aa
- Barcode
- 6974451360102
- Category
- Toys
- Set of 12 small bottles of play sand in various colours with a plate and a brush and several paper/cardboard drawings. Product sold online, in particular via mijn-hummeltje.nl
What is the risk?
- The play sand contains asbestos fibres (measured value up to 0.1% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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