The government announced yesterday a blanket ban on the import and transit of asbestos products due to their serious health risks.
The announcement was made in the form of an order issued by Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On, which was published in the Official Gazette (BO) yesterday. The order signed by Chui on March 29 takes effect today.
The order points out that asbestos products cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other serious diseases.
