Safety alert on stacked stone tiles

The ACCC has given an urgent warning about decorative wall tiles containing Tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited hazardous substance.

The tiles sold under the brand name Snow White, are described as bright white in colour, with a quartz like appearance, and are made up of a number of pieces glued together to give the appearance of stacked stone.

These tiles were imported from China, and most of the product has already been withdrawn. However it is possible that some product has been installed or is still available on the market.

The ACCC is working closely with the Customs and Border Protection Service and WorkCover authorities to identify any other sources of the product in the market and to have them withdrawn.

The affected area should be isolated until the material is removed by a licensed asbestos removalist and the area cleared by an occupational hygienist. The tiles should be sealed using appropriate plastic or leak proof containers and disposed of as asbestos waste at an approved asbestos disposal facility.

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