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Independent laboratory testing of the 1.3kg Rainbow Sand and Coloured Sand products detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples tested. Experts advise the safety risk associated with these products is negligible.
The products below purchased from Bellbird from 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 are included in this product recall.
Product codes can be found on a label at the base of the storage container.
Bellbird SKU
Product Name
Manufacturer Code & Name
112572
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Red
SD001-RE or RS1RD : EC Rainbow Sand (Red)
112573
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green
SD001-DG or RS1DGR : EC Rainbow Sand (Dark Green)
112575
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue
SD001-BE or RS1BL : EC Rainbow Sand (Blue)
112576
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple
SD001-PU or RS1PU : EC Rainbow Sand (Purple)
112577
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black
SD001-BK or RS1BLK : EC Rainbow Sand (Black)
112578
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow
SD001-YE or RS1YL : EC Rainbow Sand (Yellow)
112579A
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown
EVRS1CB or RS1CB : EC Rainbow Sand (Choc Brown)
112579T
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7
Set of above 7 Codes
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1PK or RS1PK : EC Rainbow Sand (Pink)
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1OR or RS1OR : EC Rainbow Sand (Orange)
Reason for Recall: These products may contain tremolite asbestos - a type of naturally occurring asbestos - which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples.
Health Hazard: While no respiratory asbestos fibres were detected in the samples, and the risk of airborne fibres is low unless the sand is mechanically processed (e.g., crushed or pulverised), there remains a potential health risk.
What to 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, a mask, and 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.
To find a facility in your area, you can search for disposal facilities. Please contact the facility before you go there to check their disposal requirements.
Bellbird will be issuing further guidance on disposal via our website as it becomes available from the manufacturer. We are currently making every effort to directly contact customers who have purchased these products within the past 6 months to ensure that these centres are aware of the recall. All customers who have purchased these products between 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 have been contacted via email.
Contact Bellbird Customer Solutions should you require additional assistance and to organise a full refund:
Email: enquire@bellbird.com.au
For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Solutions team on 1300 365 268 or via our Web Chat.
Health information (as at 21 November 2025) The Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) has issued the following health information in relation to these products.
Testing to date indicates that there is very low risk to human health from these products.
Regulatory authorities maintain a precautionary approach and are advising people to stop using the products and dispose of them appropriately.
enHealth supports accessible disposal methods, including, where permitted (NSW), through theordinary waste stream.
Workplace settings, including schools, are advised to follow the advice from their state or territory's work, health and safety agency.
The Environmental Health Standing Committee advises the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) on environmental health policy. It brings together expertise from Australian, state and territory health departments and research councils, and their New Zealand counterparts.
*Updated Disposal Advice for NSW Customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
*Updated Disposal Advice for WA Customers
WA have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
View the Safe disposal and health information for all other states here.
View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.
Distributor & Sale Information:
Supplier: Educational Colours Pty Ltd
Retailers: Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids, Officeworks, Zart Art, Bellbird Early Educational Resources
Sale Period: 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025. Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691
Independent laboratory testing of the 1.3kg Rainbow Sand and Coloured Sand products detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples tested. Experts advise the safety risk associated with these products is negligible.
The products below purchased from Bellbird from 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 are included in this product recall.
Product codes can be found on a label at the base of the storage container.
Bellbird SKU
Product Name
Manufacturer Code & Name
112572
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Red
SD001-RE or RS1RD : EC Rainbow Sand (Red)
112573
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green
SD001-DG or RS1DGR : EC Rainbow Sand (Dark Green)
112575
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue
SD001-BE or RS1BL : EC Rainbow Sand (Blue)
112576
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple
SD001-PU or RS1PU : EC Rainbow Sand (Purple)
112577
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black
SD001-BK or RS1BLK : EC Rainbow Sand (Black)
112578
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow
SD001-YE or RS1YL : EC Rainbow Sand (Yellow)
112579A
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown
EVRS1CB or RS1CB : EC Rainbow Sand (Choc Brown)
112579T
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7
Set of above 7 Codes
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1PK or RS1PK : EC Rainbow Sand (Pink)
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1OR or RS1OR : EC Rainbow Sand (Orange)
Reason for Recall: These products may contain tremolite asbestos - a type of naturally occurring asbestos - which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples.
Health Hazard: While no respiratory asbestos fibres were detected in the samples, and the risk of airborne fibres is low unless the sand is mechanically processed (e.g., crushed or pulverised), there remains a potential health risk.
What to 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, a mask, and 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.
To find a facility in your area, you can search for disposal facilities. Please contact the facility before you go there to check their disposal requirements.
Bellbird will be issuing further guidance on disposal via our website as it becomes available from the manufacturer. We are currently making every effort to directly contact customers who have purchased these products within the past 6 months to ensure that these centres are aware of the recall. All customers who have purchased these products between 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 have been contacted via email.
Contact Bellbird Customer Solutions should you require additional assistance and to organise a full refund:
Email: enquire@bellbird.com.au
For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Solutions team on 1300 365 268 or via our Web Chat.
Health information (as at 21 November 2025) The Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) has issued the following health information in relation to these products.
Testing to date indicates that there is very low risk to human health from these products.
Regulatory authorities maintain a precautionary approach and are advising people to stop using the products and dispose of them appropriately.
enHealth supports accessible disposal methods, including, where permitted (NSW), through theordinary waste stream.
Workplace settings, including schools, are advised to follow the advice from their state or territory's work, health and safety agency.
The Environmental Health Standing Committee advises the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) on environmental health policy. It brings together expertise from Australian, state and territory health departments and research councils, and their New Zealand counterparts.
*Updated Disposal Advice for NSW Customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
*Updated Disposal Advice for WA Customers
WA have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
View the Safe disposal and health information for all other states here.
View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.
Distributor & Sale Information:
Supplier: Educational Colours Pty Ltd
Retailers: Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids, Officeworks, Zart Art, Bellbird Early Educational Resources
Sale Period: 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025. Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691
3804 Recalls 3804 Recalls 3804 2 2
What has happened:
Independent laboratory testing of the 1.3kg Rainbow Sand and Coloured Sand products detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples tested. Experts advise the safety risk associated with these products is negligible.
The products below purchased from Bellbird from 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 are included in this product recall.
Product codes can be found on a label at the base of the storage container.
Bellbird SKU
Product Name
Manufacturer Code & Name
112572
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Red
SD001-RE or RS1RD : EC Rainbow Sand (Red)
112573
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green
SD001-DG or RS1DGR : EC Rainbow Sand (Dark Green)
112575
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue
SD001-BE or RS1BL : EC Rainbow Sand (Blue)
112576
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple
SD001-PU or RS1PU : EC Rainbow Sand (Purple)
112577
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black
SD001-BK or RS1BLK : EC Rainbow Sand (Black)
112578
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow
SD001-YE or RS1YL : EC Rainbow Sand (Yellow)
112579A
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown
EVRS1CB or RS1CB : EC Rainbow Sand (Choc Brown)
112579T
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7
Set of above 7 Codes
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1PK or RS1PK : EC Rainbow Sand (Pink)
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1OR or RS1OR : EC Rainbow Sand (Orange)
Reason for Recall: These products may contain tremolite asbestos - a type of naturally occurring asbestos - which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples.
Health Hazard: While no respiratory asbestos fibres were detected in the samples, and the risk of airborne fibres is low unless the sand is mechanically processed (e.g., crushed or pulverised), there remains a potential health risk.
What to 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, a mask, and 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.
To find a facility in your area, you can search for disposal facilities. Please contact the facility before you go there to check their disposal requirements.
Bellbird will be issuing further guidance on disposal via our website as it becomes available from the manufacturer. We are currently making every effort to directly contact customers who have purchased these products within the past 6 months to ensure that these centres are aware of the recall. All customers who have purchased these products between 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 have been contacted via email.
Contact Bellbird Customer Solutions should you require additional assistance and to organise a full refund:
Email: enquire@bellbird.com.au
For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Solutions team on 1300 365 268 or via our Web Chat.
Health information (as at 21 November 2025) The Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) has issued the following health information in relation to these products.
Testing to date indicates that there is very low risk to human health from these products.
Regulatory authorities maintain a precautionary approach and are advising people to stop using the products and dispose of them appropriately.
enHealth supports accessible disposal methods, including, where permitted (NSW), through theordinary waste stream.
Workplace settings, including schools, are advised to follow the advice from their state or territory's work, health and safety agency.
The Environmental Health Standing Committee advises the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) on environmental health policy. It brings together expertise from Australian, state and territory health departments and research councils, and their New Zealand counterparts.
*Updated Disposal Advice for NSW Customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
*Updated Disposal Advice for WA Customers
WA have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
View the Safe disposal and health information for all other states here.
View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.
Distributor & Sale Information:
Supplier: Educational Colours Pty Ltd
Retailers: Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids, Officeworks, Zart Art, Bellbird Early Educational Resources
Sale Period: 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025. Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691
Recalls Recalls
What has happened:
Independent laboratory testing of the 1.3kg Rainbow Sand and Coloured Sand products detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples tested. Experts advise the safety risk associated with these products is negligible.
The products below purchased from Bellbird from 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 are included in this product recall.
Product codes can be found on a label at the base of the storage container.
Bellbird SKU
Product Name
Manufacturer Code & Name
112572
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Red
SD001-RE or RS1RD : EC Rainbow Sand (Red)
112573
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green
SD001-DG or RS1DGR : EC Rainbow Sand (Dark Green)
112575
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue
SD001-BE or RS1BL : EC Rainbow Sand (Blue)
112576
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple
SD001-PU or RS1PU : EC Rainbow Sand (Purple)
112577
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black
SD001-BK or RS1BLK : EC Rainbow Sand (Black)
112578
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow
SD001-YE or RS1YL : EC Rainbow Sand (Yellow)
112579A
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown
EVRS1CB or RS1CB : EC Rainbow Sand (Choc Brown)
112579T
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7
Set of above 7 Codes
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1PK or RS1PK : EC Rainbow Sand (Pink)
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1OR or RS1OR : EC Rainbow Sand (Orange)
Reason for Recall: These products may contain tremolite asbestos - a type of naturally occurring asbestos - which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples.
Health Hazard: While no respiratory asbestos fibres were detected in the samples, and the risk of airborne fibres is low unless the sand is mechanically processed (e.g., crushed or pulverised), there remains a potential health risk.
What to 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, a mask, and 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.
To find a facility in your area, you can search for disposal facilities. Please contact the facility before you go there to check their disposal requirements.
Bellbird will be issuing further guidance on disposal via our website as it becomes available from the manufacturer. We are currently making every effort to directly contact customers who have purchased these products within the past 6 months to ensure that these centres are aware of the recall. All customers who have purchased these products between 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 have been contacted via email.
Contact Bellbird Customer Solutions should you require additional assistance and to organise a full refund:
Email: enquire@bellbird.com.au
For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Solutions team on 1300 365 268 or via our Web Chat.
Health information (as at 21 November 2025) The Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) has issued the following health information in relation to these products.
Testing to date indicates that there is very low risk to human health from these products.
Regulatory authorities maintain a precautionary approach and are advising people to stop using the products and dispose of them appropriately.
enHealth supports accessible disposal methods, including, where permitted (NSW), through theordinary waste stream.
Workplace settings, including schools, are advised to follow the advice from their state or territory's work, health and safety agency.
The Environmental Health Standing Committee advises the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) on environmental health policy. It brings together expertise from Australian, state and territory health departments and research councils, and their New Zealand counterparts.
*Updated Disposal Advice for NSW Customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
*Updated Disposal Advice for WA Customers
WA have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
View the Safe disposal and health information for all other states here.
View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.
Distributor & Sale Information:
Supplier: Educational Colours Pty Ltd
Retailers: Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids, Officeworks, Zart Art, Bellbird Early Educational Resources
Sale Period: 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025. Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691
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What has happened:
Independent laboratory testing of the 1.3kg Rainbow Sand and Coloured Sand products detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples tested. Experts advise the safety risk associated with these products is negligible.
The products below purchased from Bellbird from 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 are included in this product recall.
Product codes can be found on a label at the base of the storage container.
Bellbird SKU
Product Name
Manufacturer Code & Name
112572
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Red
SD001-RE or RS1RD : EC Rainbow Sand (Red)
112573
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green
SD001-DG or RS1DGR : EC Rainbow Sand (Dark Green)
112575
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue
SD001-BE or RS1BL : EC Rainbow Sand (Blue)
112576
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple
SD001-PU or RS1PU : EC Rainbow Sand (Purple)
112577
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black
SD001-BK or RS1BLK : EC Rainbow Sand (Black)
112578
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow
SD001-YE or RS1YL : EC Rainbow Sand (Yellow)
112579A
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown
EVRS1CB or RS1CB : EC Rainbow Sand (Choc Brown)
112579T
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7
Set of above 7 Codes
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1PK or RS1PK : EC Rainbow Sand (Pink)
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1OR or RS1OR : EC Rainbow Sand (Orange)
Reason for Recall: These products may contain tremolite asbestos - a type of naturally occurring asbestos - which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples.
Health Hazard: While no respiratory asbestos fibres were detected in the samples, and the risk of airborne fibres is low unless the sand is mechanically processed (e.g., crushed or pulverised), there remains a potential health risk.
What to 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, a mask, and 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.
To find a facility in your area, you can search for disposal facilities. Please contact the facility before you go there to check their disposal requirements.
Bellbird will be issuing further guidance on disposal via our website as it becomes available from the manufacturer. We are currently making every effort to directly contact customers who have purchased these products within the past 6 months to ensure that these centres are aware of the recall. All customers who have purchased these products between 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 have been contacted via email.
Contact Bellbird Customer Solutions should you require additional assistance and to organise a full refund:
Email: enquire@bellbird.com.au
For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Solutions team on 1300 365 268 or via our Web Chat.
Health information (as at 21 November 2025) The Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) has issued the following health information in relation to these products.
Testing to date indicates that there is very low risk to human health from these products.
Regulatory authorities maintain a precautionary approach and are advising people to stop using the products and dispose of them appropriately.
enHealth supports accessible disposal methods, including, where permitted (NSW), through theordinary waste stream.
Workplace settings, including schools, are advised to follow the advice from their state or territory's work, health and safety agency.
The Environmental Health Standing Committee advises the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) on environmental health policy. It brings together expertise from Australian, state and territory health departments and research councils, and their New Zealand counterparts.
*Updated Disposal Advice for NSW Customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
*Updated Disposal Advice for WA Customers
WA have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
View the Safe disposal and health information for all other states here.
View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.
Distributor & Sale Information:
Supplier: Educational Colours Pty Ltd
Retailers: Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids, Officeworks, Zart Art, Bellbird Early Educational Resources
Sale Period: 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025. Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691
Independent laboratory testing of the 1.3kg Rainbow Sand and Coloured Sand products detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples tested. Experts advise the safety risk associated with these products is negligible.
The products below purchased from Bellbird from 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 are included in this product recall.
Product codes can be found on a label at the base of the storage container.
Bellbird SKU
Product Name
Manufacturer Code & Name
112572
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Red
SD001-RE or RS1RD : EC Rainbow Sand (Red)
112573
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green
SD001-DG or RS1DGR : EC Rainbow Sand (Dark Green)
112575
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue
SD001-BE or RS1BL : EC Rainbow Sand (Blue)
112576
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple
SD001-PU or RS1PU : EC Rainbow Sand (Purple)
112577
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black
SD001-BK or RS1BLK : EC Rainbow Sand (Black)
112578
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow
SD001-YE or RS1YL : EC Rainbow Sand (Yellow)
112579A
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown
EVRS1CB or RS1CB : EC Rainbow Sand (Choc Brown)
112579T
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7
Set of above 7 Codes
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1PK or RS1PK : EC Rainbow Sand (Pink)
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1OR or RS1OR : EC Rainbow Sand (Orange)
Reason for Recall: These products may contain tremolite asbestos - a type of naturally occurring asbestos - which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples.
Health Hazard: While no respiratory asbestos fibres were detected in the samples, and the risk of airborne fibres is low unless the sand is mechanically processed (e.g., crushed or pulverised), there remains a potential health risk.
What to 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, a mask, and 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.
To find a facility in your area, you can search for disposal facilities. Please contact the facility before you go there to check their disposal requirements.
Bellbird will be issuing further guidance on disposal via our website as it becomes available from the manufacturer. We are currently making every effort to directly contact customers who have purchased these products within the past 6 months to ensure that these centres are aware of the recall. All customers who have purchased these products between 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 have been contacted via email.
Contact Bellbird Customer Solutions should you require additional assistance and to organise a full refund:
Email: enquire@bellbird.com.au
For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Solutions team on 1300 365 268 or via our Web Chat.
Health information (as at 21 November 2025) The Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) has issued the following health information in relation to these products.
Testing to date indicates that there is very low risk to human health from these products.
Regulatory authorities maintain a precautionary approach and are advising people to stop using the products and dispose of them appropriately.
enHealth supports accessible disposal methods, including, where permitted (NSW), through theordinary waste stream.
Workplace settings, including schools, are advised to follow the advice from their state or territory's work, health and safety agency.
The Environmental Health Standing Committee advises the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) on environmental health policy. It brings together expertise from Australian, state and territory health departments and research councils, and their New Zealand counterparts.
*Updated Disposal Advice for NSW Customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
*Updated Disposal Advice for WA Customers
WA have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
View the Safe disposal and health information for all other states here.
View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.
Distributor & Sale Information:
Supplier: Educational Colours Pty Ltd
Retailers: Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids, Officeworks, Zart Art, Bellbird Early Educational Resources
Sale Period: 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025. Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691
2199019056127 3804 Recalls
What has happened:
Independent laboratory testing of the 1.3kg Rainbow Sand and Coloured Sand products detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples tested. Experts advise the safety risk associated with these products is negligible.
The products below purchased from Bellbird from 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 are included in this product recall.
Product codes can be found on a label at the base of the storage container.
Bellbird SKU
Product Name
Manufacturer Code & Name
112572
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Red
SD001-RE or RS1RD : EC Rainbow Sand (Red)
112573
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green
SD001-DG or RS1DGR : EC Rainbow Sand (Dark Green)
112575
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue
SD001-BE or RS1BL : EC Rainbow Sand (Blue)
112576
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple
SD001-PU or RS1PU : EC Rainbow Sand (Purple)
112577
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black
SD001-BK or RS1BLK : EC Rainbow Sand (Black)
112578
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow
SD001-YE or RS1YL : EC Rainbow Sand (Yellow)
112579A
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown
EVRS1CB or RS1CB : EC Rainbow Sand (Choc Brown)
112579T
Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7
Set of above 7 Codes
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1PK or RS1PK : EC Rainbow Sand (Pink)
Not sold by Bellbird
EVRS1OR or RS1OR : EC Rainbow Sand (Orange)
Reason for Recall: These products may contain tremolite asbestos - a type of naturally occurring asbestos - which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples.
Health Hazard: While no respiratory asbestos fibres were detected in the samples, and the risk of airborne fibres is low unless the sand is mechanically processed (e.g., crushed or pulverised), there remains a potential health risk.
What to 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, a mask, and 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.
To find a facility in your area, you can search for disposal facilities. Please contact the facility before you go there to check their disposal requirements.
Bellbird will be issuing further guidance on disposal via our website as it becomes available from the manufacturer. We are currently making every effort to directly contact customers who have purchased these products within the past 6 months to ensure that these centres are aware of the recall. All customers who have purchased these products between 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 have been contacted via email.
Contact Bellbird Customer Solutions should you require additional assistance and to organise a full refund:
Email: enquire@bellbird.com.au
For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Solutions team on 1300 365 268 or via our Web Chat.
Health information (as at 21 November 2025) The Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) has issued the following health information in relation to these products.
Testing to date indicates that there is very low risk to human health from these products.
Regulatory authorities maintain a precautionary approach and are advising people to stop using the products and dispose of them appropriately.
enHealth supports accessible disposal methods, including, where permitted (NSW), through theordinary waste stream.
Workplace settings, including schools, are advised to follow the advice from their state or territory's work, health and safety agency.
The Environmental Health Standing Committee advises the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) on environmental health policy. It brings together expertise from Australian, state and territory health departments and research councils, and their New Zealand counterparts.
*Updated Disposal Advice for NSW Customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
*Updated Disposal Advice for WA Customers
WA have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided via this link.
View the Safe disposal and health information for all other states here.
View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.
Distributor & Sale Information:
Supplier: Educational Colours Pty Ltd
Retailers: Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids, Officeworks, Zart Art, Bellbird Early Educational Resources
Sale Period: 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025. Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691
100% Australian & Family Owned
