Sand-related toys must undergo asbestos testing before sale in New Zealand

Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 27 Oct, 3:37pm

In this story NZ Customs Service, Commerce Commission, Kmart

New Zealand will soon require sand-containing toys to be tested for asbestos before they can be sold. This follows a recall of Kmart coloured sand products last November after asbestos was detected. The Commerce Commission and New Zealand Customs will enforce these new requirements.

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1. RNZTue 27 Oct, 12:13pm

   Sand-related toys will need to tested for asbestos before being sold in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 27 Oct, 1:27pm

   Asbestos testing for sand-related toys (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via RNZTue 27 Oct, 3:37pm

   Sand-related toys will need to be tested for asbestos before being sold in New Zealand (opens in new tab)