2011Event
Ukraine sides with Russia to block inclusion of chrysotile asbestos in the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous chemicals trade
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Ukraine
Parliamentary Bill No. 4142 banned the import, sale, and use of all types of asbestos and asbestos-containing products, enacted September 6, 2022. A 2017 Ministry of Health ban was annulled by court ruling in 2019. Ukraine imported an average of 42,200 tonnes of asbestos per year from 2009-2015, primarily from Russia and Kazakhstan. The Soviet-era construction legacy left extensive asbestos contamination across the country.
2022Full Ban
2022
Year Banned
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Mesothelioma Rate
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Data not available
1950s-1990s
Peak Usage Era
Regulatory Timeline
2010s
2020s
- 2022Legislation
Parliament enacts Bill No. 4142 (September 6) banning import, sale, and use of all asbestos types and products — 14 years after campaign began
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Material Identification Guide
Common materials still present in buildings
asbestos-cement flat sheets
HIGH RISKNon-friable
1930–2000
pipe insulation
HIGH RISKFriable
1920–1980
asbestos-cement water pipes
MODERATENon-friable
1930–1990
asbestos insulating board
HIGH RISKFriable
1930–1980
asbestos-cement roofing sheets
HIGH RISKNon-friable
1930–2000
What To Do If You Live Here
- Your country has banned asbestos, but older buildings may still contain legacy materials.
- Buildings built before the ban year may contain asbestos-containing materials.
- Hire a certified asbestos surveyor before any renovation or demolition work.
- Do not disturb older building materials without professional testing.
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Last updated: 2026-03-24
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