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In 2005, the European Union (EU) banned all forms of asbestos in goods, whether produced within its borders or imported.
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres once widely used in the construction industry for their strength, heat resistance, durability, and relatively low cost.
Despite these advantages, asbestos has been classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, as exposure can cause cancer of the lungs, larynx, ovaries and mesothelioma.
Following the ban, remediation measures were introduced to reduce the hazards of existing asbestos or dispose of it in appropriate landfill facilities.
New alternatives to the mineral were develope
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