Is asbestos banned for use?

Not all asbestos-based materials are banned. The EPA has banned specific products for use in the US. Language established for the ban of asbestos-based materials includes specific definitions, prohibitions on the manufacture, import and processing of asbestos materials and prohibitions on the distribution of such materials in commerce. The language also specifies labeling requirements for specific asbestos-based materials and products.

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