# Asbestos safety assurances used supplier's own assessment

Australian and New Zealand authorities gave safety assurances about asbestos in play sand that relied entirely on the supplier's own self-assessment, not independent testing. This raises concerns about the credibility of safety claims and potential health risks, particularly for children.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/20/play-sand-asbestos-safety-assurances-australia-nz-based-on-supplier-assessment) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:30 GMT