Regulating Asbestos: Are We Safe Yet?
It’s hard to believe that, despite everything we know today about the risk of asbestos exposure, the use of asbestos is still rising in some parts of the world. Canada is still mining and exporting its asbestos, and asbestos is still legally used in a number of products within the United States.
Find out which countries have banned asbestos. Learn the current situation regarding asbestos use in the United States, and discover where in the world the asbestos risk is greatest.
International Bans on Asbestos
More than 40 countries have already banned asbestos. Find out which countries have banned asbestos and learn more about the challenges to efforts to ban asbestos.
The Status of Asbestos in the United States
Asbestos continues to be imported into the United States and can be legally used in a wide variety of products. Find out more about asbestos use in the United States and efforts to pass a comprehensive national ban.
The Global Risk: Where Is the Asbestos Risk Greatest?
Read about the use of asbestos in the developing economies of Asia. Find out more about the risk to workers in these countries and the sources of their exposure.