Is asbestos illegal in Norway?
Yes. Asbestos is banned in Norway. Banned all asbestos types in 1984; EEA ban rules apply.
Ban on all types with exceptions 1984, revised 1991 (IBAS chronology); EEA state, REACH Annex XVII applies; IBAS list 23 Jun 2026.
Source: IBAS ban list, Jun 2026
Banned (68)Restricted (4)Allowed
- Norway is one of 68 countries where asbestos is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
- Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 3 (Finland and Sweden).
- In Europe: banned in 33 of 39 countries.
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Other countries that ban asbestos
Luxembourg
Malta
Cyprus
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Slovenia
Slovakia
Croatia
Bulgaria
Romania
Czechia
Hungary
AustriaAll 68 on the map ›What else is banned in Norway
Energy drinks for kidsPit bullsSurrogacyPotassium bromateSpankingPufferfishFoie grasAnti-personnel landminesTitanium dioxide (E171)Plastic glitterPepper sprayDeclawing catsNicotine pouchesAnimal testing for makeupAzodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical)Child marriageEverything for Norway ›
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