When was asbestos banned in california?

Regulatory history of asbestos bans. In 1989, the EPA issued a final rule under Section 6 of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) banning most asbestos-containing products. However, in 1991, this rule was vacated and remanded by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. read more

The use of asbestos in the U.S. has not been completely banned. The toxic mineral is still found in many consumer products. read more

This asbestoes in the home and workplace in california fact sheet provides information to California residents who are trying to determine whether there is asbestos-containing material in their home or workplace, and what they might do if there is. read more