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Consumer NZ Urges Shoppers to Avoid Coloured Play Sand After Asbestos Found in Faber-Castell Terrarium Kit

12 Nov 2026 6:00 a.m. · Source: Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ says shoppers should steer clear of coloured play sand this Christmas after tremolite asbestos was found in a Faber-Castell terrarium kit, with new mandatory testing not due until February 2027.

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