Dangerous Substances and Preparations: Restrictions 1

United Kingdom

Further to the recent adoption of the European Commission Directive 1999/77/EC restricting the Marketing and Use of Certain Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Asbestos) prohibiting the use of chrysotile asbestos from 1 January 2005, the UK Government has announced it is to implement the ban in the UK on 24 November 1999 under The Asbestos (Prohibitions) (Amendment ) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No 2373). The importation, supply and use of products containing this asbestos will also be banned under the new regulations. The Government is hoping that other Member States will follow suit and implement the ban at national level earlier than required under the Directive.

For further information please contact Verity Kidd on 0171 367 3000 or [email protected]