Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 97784

Toys and Games: Sales

Tabled: 8 December 2025
Answered: 17 December 2025

Question

Ian Lavery

LabourBlyth and Ashington

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she has issued guidance to (a) schools and (b) educational establishments to make them aware of potential concerns with Colours Play Sand.

Answer

Kate Dearden
UK regulators are in touch with counterparts in Australia regarding reports of chemical concerns related to rainbow-coloured sand products. There is no evidence these products are available on the UK market. Our product safety regulations require busines...

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