Asbestos Regulation in Indonesia
Regulation summary
This country has restrictions on asbestos but has not implemented a full ban. Some uses or applications remain legal, always check specific local regulations before starting any work.
Blue (crocidolite) asbestos banned since 1985 by Ministry of Manpower decree. White chrysotile asbestos remains legal and widely used — Indonesia is one of the world's largest importers, mostly from Russia. Approximately 90% of asbestos consumption goes into corrugated roofing sheets. An estimated 13% of all homes and ~50% of buildings in Jakarta contain asbestos cement.
In March 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that all asbestos-containing products must carry health warning labels in Bahasa Indonesia. The city of Bandung has prohibited asbestos in new buildings. Current national regulations only classify crocidolite as a hazardous B3 material with minimal enforcement (fines ~US$7).
An estimated 1,600 people die each year from asbestos-related diseases, though the real toll is likely higher due to underdiagnosis. The 2018 Lombok earthquake exposed widespread asbestos contamination when damaged roofs were bulldozed without proper removal.
The "Asbestos-Free Indonesia 2035" movement is gaining traction, and campaigners hope the Supreme Court ruling will push the government toward a full ban.
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