Regulations for the prohibition of the use, manufacturing, import and export of asbestos and asbestos containing materials (No. R. 341 of 2008). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 30904 of 28 March 2008, pp. 1-12. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste International trade Packaging/labelling Transport/storage Offences/penalties Waste management Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations introduce measures and prohibitions so as to ban asbestos and material containing asbestos from South Africa. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989. Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009) Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX