Crackdown On Asbestos Can Slow Down Classic Car Imports to Australia- We Have the Solution!

• December 4, 2017

Last updated on April 20, 2025

Asbestos- Australian Border Force have 0% Tolerance!

Asbestos Used Regularly in the Early Years

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, at one point was highly prized for its fire resistance. It was used in brake pads/shoes, gaskets, internal combustion components, and hundreds of other assorted automobile parts. Asbestos was banned in most applications in the late 1970’s in the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency and Consumer Product Safety Commission, however, many  older automotive parts still contain the harmful toxin. It is known to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer.

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Australian Border Force Crackdown on Asbestos

The ABF is targeting cars, motorcycles, and parts imported by Australian enthusiasts to address the use of asbestos in foreign vehicles. The agency says it is the responsibility of importers to ensure that asbestos is not used in any parts coming to Australia. “It doesn’t matter  how old the vehicle is, or what type it is- if we suspect it may contain asbestos, we will request assurances from the importer to ensure that it doesn’t, ” says a spokesman for the ABF.

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