Stop of sales
Compulsory measure
Notified by The Netherlands
Published 7 May 2026
SR/01387/26
HEKU Gmbh papierwaren und konsumergüter decoration sand withdrawn from sale
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (HEKU Gmbh papierwaren und konsumergüter decoration sand) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Cream coloured, decorative sand. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08FTFZGB7).
- Brand
- HEKU Gmbh papierwaren und konsumergüter
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Germany
- Category
- Decorative articles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains asbestos fibres (measured value 0.42% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
The Netherlands
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01387/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.