The Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1992 as amended.

These regulations prohibit the importation into the United Kingdom, and the supply and use within Great Britain, of amphibole asbestos - crocidolite (blue) asbestos and amosite (brown) asbestos, and, as amended in 1999, of chrysotile (white) asbestos.

 

These regulations do not cover the supply and fitting of asbestos-containing vehicle brake linings. This is prohibited by separate regulations from the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions - The Road Vehicles (Brake Linings Safety) Regulations 1999.