Turkey

Regulatory Timeline

1. 1970s

   1. 📍1975Event

      Discovery of the Cappadocia mesothelioma epidemic in Karain village, where ~50% of all deaths were caused by mesothelioma from environmental erionite and asbestos exposure

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   2. 📍1978Event

      Professor Y.I. Baris publishes Cappadocia mesothelioma findings in Thorax journal, drawing international attention to Turkey's asbestos crisis

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2. 2000s

   1. 📜2001Regulation

      Ministry of Health approves relocation of Cappadocia villages (Karain, Tuzkoy, Sarihidir) affected by the mesothelioma epidemic

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   2. 📜2005Regulation

      Partial restrictions on asbestos use imposed, limiting certain applications while full ban is prepared

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3. 2010s

   1. ⚖️2010Legislation

      Complete ban on asbestos production, import, supply, and use takes effect December 31 under the Regulation on Health and Safety Measures Regarding the Use of Asbestos, aligning with EU standards

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