Contaminated toys with asbestos: concerned products, risks, advice... Everything you need to know about the DGCCRF alert
French consumer safety officials have warned against the use of certain sand-based toys after asbestos was discovered in some instances, urging parents to protect their children.
Payments Declared Invalid by the Government are Now to Be Made - Settlement Reached with Construction Asbestos Victims
The Japanese government has agreed to compensate a construction worker who was exposed to asbestos, settling a lawsuit that challenged the rejection of his compensation claim.
Asbestos in sand-based toys: the Fraud Repression calls to suspend the commercialization of all the affected products
French authorities have called for the suspension of all sand-based toys due to the discovery of asbestos contaminating some of these products.
Shein urges customers to 'stop using popular item immediately' over serious health risk
Shein has recalled a popular sand product due to asbestos contamination concerns, urging customers to stop using it immediately.
Tesco issues urgent recall of children's product over risk of asbestos
Tesco has recalled a children's arts and crafts kit due to potential asbestos contamination.
Traditional owners sue Western Australia government for $1.5bn to clean up toxic asbestos at Wittenoom
Indigenous Australians are suing the Western Australia government for $1.5 billion over the cleanup of toxic asbestos at Wittenoom, a site severely contaminated since the mid-20th century.
Asbestos Found in Children's Sand Drawing Board
Asbestos has been discovered in a sand drawing board intended for children's play, prompting its removal from sale.
Asbestos Found in Children's Toy
Asbestos was discovered in a children's drawing tablet made from sand, which was purchased from AliExpress, prompting safety authorities to warn consumers about the risks.
Asbestos Found in Play Sand in Finland
Asbestos has been found in children's play sand in Finland during a safety inspection by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).
Did you buy this toy? - don't let your child play with it
A warning has been issued regarding Stretcherz toys, which may contain asbestos, prompting immediate halting of use and return to sellers.
Toys sold at Tokmanni may contain asbestos
Stretchers brand stretchy toys, sold at Tokmanni stores, may contain asbestos, prompting the manufacturer to urge consumers to stop using them immediately.
Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5 billion compensation claim
Wittenoom traditional owners have filed a $1.5 billion compensation claim against the West Australian government over asbestos contamination.
Asbestos truck crashes on Bruce Highway and spills load into creek
An asbestos truck accident on the Bruce Highway near Townsville has resulted in injuries and a hazardous asbestos spill into a nearby creek.
Hobbycraft recalls children's product over asbestos contamination fears
Hobbycraft has recalled a children's product over concerns of asbestos contamination, urging customers to stop using it immediately for safety reasons.
Popular toys sold at Tesco, M&S and Amazon urgently recalled as they contain asbestos
A number of popular toys sold at major retailers have been urgently recalled due to the presence of asbestos, posing serious health risks to children.
Two South West backpacker hostels forced to shut over asbestos risks
Two backpacker hostels in Bunbury, Western Australia, have been closed due to non-compliance with asbestos safety regulations, leading to a housing shortage for workers in the area.
Natura will pay US$ 67 million for lawsuit against Avon in the USA over contaminated product
Natura has agreed to pay US$ 67 million to settle a lawsuit involving Avon in the United States regarding allegations of asbestos contamination in talc products.
Natura signs $67 million agreement to end US lawsuit over Avon talc
Natura Cosmรฉticos has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit in the United States regarding asbestos contamination in Avon talc products.
Asda recalls products over asbestos contamination fears and choking hazard
Asda has announced an urgent recall of several toy products due to serious health risks, including potential asbestos contamination and choking hazards for children.
Island lighthouse keepers' cottages to be demolished by reef authority
Authorities plan to demolish dilapidated lighthouse keepers' cottages on Pine Islet due to asbestos concerns and preservation efforts of the Great Barrier Reef.
Aldi and Asda urgently recall children's toys - 'stop using immediately'
Aldi and Asda have recalled certain children's toys due to concerns that they may be contaminated with asbestos, advising consumers to cease usage immediately.
In Several Federal States: Aldi Sรผd and Action Recall Toys Due to Asbestos Danger
Aldi Sรผd and Action have initiated a recall of baby and children's toys in several German federal states due to the potential presence of asbestos in some toy figures.
Asda issues urgent 'do not use' warning for toy as it contains asbestos โ check now
Asda has issued a recall for certain toys after discovering they contain asbestos, urging customers to stop using them immediately.
Some South Australian school classrooms are 'literally falling apart'
A report reveals that many South Australian schools suffer from severe structural issues, including mould, asbestos, and collapsed ceilings, as the state approaches an election where education funding is a key issue.
Carcinogenic substance in Johnson's powder raises questions about children's product safety
Reports reveal that Johnson & Johnson's talc powder contains the carcinogenic substance asbestos, prompting concerns about the safety of children's products.
Two Hobbycraft children's craft kits recalled over asbestos risk
Two children's craft kits by Hobbycraft have been recalled due to potential asbestos contamination in the sand included in the products.
Warning to 'double tape, bag and secure' toys and craft supplies in health alert
A health alert has been issued regarding the recall of toys and craft supplies due to potential asbestos contamination.
Eternit, endless trick: the Court of Cassation imposes the translation of the sentence, Schmidheiny saves himself again
The Italian Court of Cassation has mandated the translation of a sentence condemning Swiss businessman Stephan Schmidheiny to 9 years and 6 months in prison for manslaughter related to victims from an asbestos plant.
"Many of our friends are dead": in Cap Corse, the demolition of the asbestos factory revives the painful memory of 'white hell'
The demolition of France's largest asbestos factory in Canari, Cap Corse, brings back painful memories for the community, as many former workers succumbed to asbestos-related diseases.
Belgium: Authorities suspend sale of sand used in children's toys due to asbestos concerns
The Belgian government has called on companies to suspend the sale of sand typically used in children's toys amid concerns that these products may be contaminated with asbestos, although no contaminated sand has been found in Belgium so far.
Asbestos in Skavsta's control tower - flights redirected
Asbestos has been found in the control tower at Skavsta Airport, leading to its closure for decontamination work.
Asbestos discovered in Skavsta's control tower โ all flights redirected
Asbestos was found in Skavsta airport's control tower, causing all commercial flights to be redirected and affecting emergency operations until the tower is cleared.
The City of Split Calls on Citizens to Report Locations of Asbestos
The City of Split has urged property owners and users to report locations of asbestos in buildings and land, along with estimates of the quantity, type, and status of asbestos-containing materials, to aid in waste management planning.
No plans to increase security at Wittenoom after blogger's 'devastating' visit
A travel blogger faced criticism for visiting the asbestos-contaminated site of Wittenoom with her young daughter, yet the WA government has no plans to enhance security at the site.
Due to asbestos, Bezruฤova nursery school in Beneลกov had to be closed for 4 months. Children are back now
The Bezruฤova nursery school in Beneลกov has reopened after being closed for four months due to asbestos contamination.
Markt Schwaben: Construction Waste Near School Worries Parents
A concerned father has raised alarms about potentially hazardous materials, possibly asbestos, stored near a school in Markt Schwaben, heightening parental anxiety about children's safety.
Students Absent from School for a Month After Asbestos Pile Discovered Near School in Petah Tikva
Students at Paul Koor School in Petah Tikva were absent for nearly a month after parents discovered an asbestos pile nearby, claiming the municipality concealed this information from them.