Australia Bans Engineered Stone in World First Move

Engineered stone, which is commonly used in kitchen benchtops, has seen some workers develop incurable and deadly lung disease silicosis.

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Engineered stone products will be banned across the country to protect workers from developing deadly health conditions.

The ban will come into effect from July 1, following an agreement by federal, state, and territory workplace ministers at a meeting on Wednesday.