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DIY Painting™ Magic sand painting sand painting set — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskApr 24, 2026
Photo from the official notice: DIY Painting™ Magic sand painting sand painting set — health risk
Photo from the official notice: DIY Painting™ Magic sand painting sand painting set — health risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

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

  • Stop of sales — Distributor (01/04/2026)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Distributor (01/04/2026)

Product description

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 should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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