How We Source Our Data
ToxinFree aggregates publicly available data from authoritative international sources. We do not conduct original research. Here is exactly how our data is collected, curated, and updated.
Primary Data Sources
- IBAS — International Ban Asbestos Secretariat ↗
The global reference for asbestos ban legislation. Maintained by Laurie Kazan-Allen, IBAS tracks national bans, partial bans, and regulatory milestones for 195+ countries.
- WHO — World Health Organization ↗
Mesothelioma mortality rates and global health statistics on asbestos-related diseases.
- EPA — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ↗
U.S. asbestos regulations, banned product lists, and building safety guidelines.
- USGS — U.S. Geological Survey ↗
Global asbestos production and consumption data by country and mineral type.
- UN Comtrade ↗
International trade data used to cross-reference asbestos import/export volumes.
Our Curation Process
- 1Ban status and timeline data is compiled from IBAS published lists (last referenced February 2026).
- 2Country-level data is cross-referenced against WHO, EPA, and UN Comtrade where available.
- 3Data is reviewed for consistency and flagged entries are marked as 'unknown' when sources conflict.
- 4All data points include a source URL linking to the original official document.
Honest Disclosure
Our initial data set was assembled with AI assistance to process and structure publicly available regulatory information. While we have reviewed this data for accuracy, it may contain errors or omissions. We are a small team and cannot guarantee real-time accuracy. Always verify critical regulatory information against official government sources before making decisions.
If you find an error in our data, please contact us at data@toxinfree.global — include the country name, the incorrect data, and the correct source URL.