JOURNAL ARTICLE

EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted.

  • Published In: Farm & Dairy, 2024, v. 110, n. 28. P. B33 1 of 3

  • Database: Food Science Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Daly, Matthew 3 of 3

Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen still used in some products in the United States. The ban is a result of a 2016 law that overhauled regulations for toxic chemicals in everyday products. The new rule specifically targets chrysotile asbestos, which is used in various products. Asbestos exposure is known to cause lung cancer and other diseases, and the ban is seen as a major step in protecting public health. The document also includes information about upcoming auctions for construction equipment and vehicles in New York and Texas. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Farm & Dairy. 2024/03, Vol. 110, Issue 28, pB33
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0014-7826
  • Accession Number:177411323
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