18 November 2025

Actions for services closed for deep clean due to recall of sand

Following the recall of various children’s sand products as published by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and SafeWork SA, the Education Standards Board (ESB) has created a table to support Approved Providers understand what actions they are required to take if a service has closed for the purposes of undertaking a deep clean.

If you have concerns about the need to relocate or close for an extended period, please contact ESB.

Approved Providers undertaking excursions are reminded of their obligations under Regulation 99 – Regulation 102 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.

For questions about health information and safe disposal of recalled sand products visit the ACCC website. 

For questions about work health and safety requirements for your services contact SafeWork SA.

To understand your obligations and options regarding licenced collection and cleaning providers, and other best practice requirements contact SafeWork SA.

Useful links:

ESB Sector Alert – ACCC Recall - 14 November 2025

ESB Sector Alert – Additional Kmart Recall - 17 November 2025

Education and Care Services National Regulations  

Asbestos Safety – Recall of coloured sands – November 2025

ACCC - Safe disposal and health information for consumers with recalled sand products

SafeWork SA website

Asbestos.sa.gov.au

For all other questions, please contact the ESB via phone 1800 882 413 or email educationstandardsboard@sa.gov.au