Dutch authorities have identified asbestos in a portion of play sand sold in the Netherlands, but the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM) assesses the risk to children and school workers as very small. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) sampled 106 play‑sand products, finding asbestos in 40. RIVM’s risk calculation – based on a scenario where a child plays with contaminated sand for a few times a week over 13 years – indicates that health effects are unlikely for both children and employees of kindergartens and primary schools. Four decorative sand products contained higher levels and are no longer sold. The RIVM stresses that asbestos in toys is undesirable and recommends continued monitoring.
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