Did you know?
Effective January 1, 2014, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of asbestos-containing building materials must prominently label both the product and packaging for the following building materials:
Any building material naturally contains more than one percent asbestos.
Any building material that has any amount of asbestos added to it.
Where does the label need to be put?
Label the product:
In a prominent location near the product name or description on the exterior wrapping or packaging in which the product is stored, shipped, and sold.
On the exterior surface of the asbestos-containing building material itself, unless it is:
sold as a liquid or paste or
unless it is sand or gravel.
What must the label say?
At a minimum, the label must state:
CAUTION! This product contains ASBESTOS , which is known to cause cancer and lung disease. Avoid creating dust. Intentionally removing or tampering with this label is a violation of state law.
What exemptions apply?
Labeling
The labeling requirement does not apply to:
Retailers that do not manufacture, wholesale, or distribute asbestos-containing building materials
Asbestos-containing building materials that:
Have already been installed, applied, or used by the consumer
Are used solely for United States Military purposes
Were purchased by a retailer prior to January 1, 2014 (stock-on-hand)
Building materials
The term “building materials” does not include products designed for:
Cars
Recreational vehicles
Boats
Other mobile means of transportation
Did you know?
That Labeled materials that say 'Does Not Contain Asbestos', 'STILL' requires testing for renovation and demolition by State Law?