Regulation on Banishing Asbestos and its Byproducts

The regulation prohibits the production, use, import, export and marketing of asbestos and its derivatives for the protection of public health and the environment.
Exceptions are cases of research or scientific and other cases expressly provided in specific legislation.

Source of regulation

Boletim da República, I Série n.° 46, 22 de Novembro de 2010 

Publication of regulation

Decreto n.° 55/2010, de 22 de Novembro 

Date of implementation

22 November 2010 

Regulation file