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Senate Inquiry into Non-Conforming Building Products – Melb 2017
On the 14th of July 2017 the ACV/GARDS representatives were invited to make a statement about the issues they have been seeing in the community around asbestos products. Senator Nick Xenophon and Senator Chris Ketter listened to Vicki Hamilton our CEO/Secretary as she explained what our organisation had been investigating in the last 5 years. Vicki…
Read MoreAmerican Company issues response after asbestos is detected in makeup
A national chain store in America is taking swift action after a troubleshooter team Investigates asbestos in makeup. The makeup in question is “Just Shine Shimmer Powder” sold at Justice Stores, a clothing store for girls and teens. The investigation began when the team had several samples of makeup specifically made for kids and teens tested…
Read MorePolaris Quad Bikes Asbestos Recall
Earlier this month June 2017 Polaris Quad bikes were recalled – Up to 13,000 Polaris youth quad bikes could be affected by asbestos which has prompted a nationwide recall. Testing carried out in the US found asbestos in brake pads, brake shoes, washers and gaskets in 12 models of Polaris youth quad bikes manufactured between…
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