IKEA Australia will start phasing out its use of engineered stone, following a similar announcement by Bunnings. The popular kitchen benchtop material has been linked to the lung disease silicosis.

A product popular with DIY enthusiasts and renovators should be immediately moved from shelves amid concerns it could be linked to a fatal disease. A letter sent to Australian chief executive Mirja ...

IKEA has been accused of 'hypocrisy' amid a call for the furniture giant to pull a range of kitchen benchtops due to its links to a fatal disease. A letter sent to Australian chief executive Mirja ...

Major retailers Bunnings and IKEA have announced this week they will discontinue selling engineered stone. While this might mean you have to rethink your plans for your new kitchen benchtops, it’s a ...

In short: The manufacture, supply and installation of engineered stone benchtops is banned from July 1. Doctors and industry experts warn the war on silicosis is far from over. What's next? There are ...

Jacqui Lambie has made a brutal call on an “embarrassing” detail after Ikea and Bunnings pulled a series of products from their shelves. Swedish furniture giant Ikea scrapped a range of trendy kitchen ...

Workers who install stone benchtops are at a higher risk of developing asthma or other respiratory conditions, a new study has revealed. (Getty) Property News: An ...

Engineered stone, also known as artificial stone or composite stone, has become a popular material in the construction and design industries due to its aesthetic appeal and durability. It’s become the ...

Silicosis is commonly diagnosed after inhaling a dust mineral commonly found in certain types of rocks used to create kitchen benchtops. Source: Getty / Bill Oxford ...