It is therefore necessary to use an alternative substitute, which is safe environmentally, energy efficient and both cost and performance competitive.

WHO has given a clean chit to the Asbestos Cement Products.

We therefore conclude that AC Pipes & Sheets can definitely foot the bill and are a must for India, being Sustainable Nature Friendly Technology & products.

( * AC Pipes: made and used as per the ISO Standards)

References:

1. WHOItrno.C2/27/1 Dt. 11.May 1999

2. Environmental Health Criteria 203 (WHO, UNEP, IL01998)

3. IARC Group 1. Monographs Volumes 1-63, 1972-1995, France. (International Agency For Research On Cancer)

4. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Decision Dt. 18.10.1991, Reversing the ban on Asbestos Cement)

5. ISO 14001: 1996 (Certificate to Asbestos mining & processing industry 12.12.98 -12.12.2001)

6. USA Today (removing asbestos makes no sense. Dt. 11.2.1992)

7. American Medical Association's Council on Scientific Affairs (1991 Conclusion based on their extensive studies on risks of asbestos).