Belgium Takes Precautionary Measures Against Play Sand that May Contain Asbestos

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The Childcare Industry Association advises daycare centers not to use play sand for the time being. This is after the AD had play sand tested and...

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Play sand sold in Belgium may have been contaminated with asbestos, although no cases have yet been confirmed, warned on Thursday night the Federal Ministers of Consumer Protection and Economy, Rob Beenders and David Clarinval. They urge traders to remove these products from their shelves as a preventive measure. ...

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Het AL had twelve products containing play sand examined in a laboratory; asbestos was found in six of them.

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Consumer Protection Minister Rob Beenders (Vooruit) is calling for a temporary ban on play sand because it may contain asbestos. This is a precautionary measure. Research is underway to determine whether the sand actually contains asbestos. Stores must remove it from their shelves.

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