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Is asbestos illegal in New Zealand?

Yes. Asbestos is banned in New Zealand. Raw asbestos import banned 2002; asbestos goods since Oct 2016.

Banned (68)Restricted (4)Allowed

• New Zealand is one of 68 countries where asbestos is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
• In Oceania: banned in 2 of 6 countries.

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What else is banned in New Zealand

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