European Parliament 10 September 2012, Written question E-007967/12 Mara Bizzotto (EFD) to the Commission. Presence of asbestos in Chinese cars detected in Australia

Question for written answer E-007967/12 to the Commission Mara Bizzotto (EFD) (10 September 2012) Subject: Presence of asbestos in Chinese cars detected in Australia During inspections of certain Chinese-manufactured cars in Australia, the authorities have found that asbestos was among the materials used in components. The importer has therefore withdrawn some 23 000 vehicles from the market.