Asbestos can be found all over the world. It is still mined and used in many large and developing countries, often without the full knowledge of its dangers. Even in the US asbestos hasn’t been completely banned!

Where is asbestos banned?

• Here!
• The European Union
• Australia
• Hong Kong
• Japan
• New Zealand

Recently banned

• South Africa
• Canada (ban underway)

Where is asbestos produced and used?

• The US
• Russia
• China
• India
• Brazil