Joint Warning from the Ministries of Health and Trade & Export Development
Date: March 6 2026
The Ministries of Health and of Trade & Export Development have issued a joint communiqué urging citizens not to purchase any children’s toys that contain sand or are made from sand. This alert follows health warnings reported in several countries about the presence of asbestos—a known carcinogen when inhaled—in certain sand‑based toys.
Key Points of the Announcement
- Do not buy sand‑filled or sand‑containing toys for children.
- Stop using any such toys immediately and store them away from any handling.
- Control services have launched joint monitoring campaigns to track the marketing and distribution of these toys across all sales channels.
The ministries stress that asbestos exposure can lead to serious respiratory diseases, including lung cancer, and that children are especially vulnerable due to their tendency to put toys in their mouths.
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For further updates, stay tuned to official communications from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Trade & Export Development.
