Chemical name: Asbestos Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: All uses. Use or uses that remain allowed: For research purposes. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Production, import, export and distribution of the substance is banned with exception of its production and import for research, scientific and analytical purposes in quantity less than 100 g per year from one producer or importer. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Substance is carcinogenic to humans by inhalation Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: To minimise exposure of humans to asbestos by inhalation. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1999 |