Rangoli Decorative Powder Recall - Asbestos Contamination, April 2026
Summary
ACCC has issued a recall for Rangoli decorative sand (ascension sand) sold by Silkrute nationally online between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2026. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples of the decorative powder. Consumers are instructed to stop using the product immediately and contact Silkrute with order details to receive a full refund; no return of the product is required. The supplier is Great India Overseas Private Limited t/a Silkrute, with a PRA reference number of 2026/20892.
“The products are being recalled because they may contain asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.”
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What changed
ACCC has recalled Rangoli decorative sand (ascension sand) sold by Silkrute after laboratory testing confirmed the presence of tremolite asbestos in some samples. The product was sold nationally online from 1 January 2025 through 31 March 2026. Affected consumers must stop using the product immediately and contact Silkrute at support@silkrute.com with their order details to obtain a full refund without returning the product. The ACCC is coordinating with health, safety, and relevant agencies across Australian state, territory, and Commonwealth levels as the issue develops.
Retailers and distributors who sold this rangoli sand powder should monitor for any further regulatory communications and ensure they can identify affected customers for notification purposes. Suppliers of imported decorative powders and cultural products should review their sourcing and testing procedures given the asbestos detection in this supply chain.
What to do next
- Stop using the products immediately.
- Contact the Silkrute support team with your order details to receive a full refund.
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Recall published
24 April 2026
Topics
Chemicals and poisons Asbestos (cancer causing substance) Home and garden Decorations, candles and novelties
Product description
Decorative sand coloured powder commonly used for creating traditional rangoli designs on floors during cultural and festive occasions.
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Reason the product is recalled
The products are being recalled because they may contain asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.
The hazards to consumers
The products may cause a risk to health as tremolite asbestos has been detected in some samples after laboratory testing.
What consumers should do
- Stop using the products immediately.
- For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, visit the ACCC Product Safety website.
- Contact the Silkrute support team with your order details to receive a full refund. No return of the product is required.
| Important message from the ACCC to consumers:
The ACCC continues to work with health and safety, and other relevant agencies at the state, territory and Commonwealth levels as this issue evolves.
For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency and health information from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth), visit the ACCC Product Safety website. |
Contact
Silkrute
Email: support@silkrute.com
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Great India Overseas Private Limited t/a Silkrute
Who sold the product
Silkrute
Dates available for sale
1 January 2025
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31 March 2026
Where the product was sold
Nationally Online
Manufacturer country ID
India
Print supporting information
Recall Advertisement.pdf 178.27 KB
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2026/20892 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
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