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Mar 9, 2026
DCONex 2026 trade fair review: News from asbestos analysis and pollutant management
The CRB team attended various sessions at DCONex 2026 to learn about the latest developments in pollutant management and once again took to the stage to report on the topic of asbestos analysis. This year, our laboratory manager Dr. Stefan Pierdzig gave a presentation on geogenic asbestos, and our colleague Dr. Gunnar Ries moderated the workshop “Analysis of Amphiboles.” We summarize other important topics from this year's conference in this follow-up report. ... read more
Feb 18, 2026
Asbestos in play sand: Consumer Advice Center NRW warns of contaminated kinetic sand
Several states, including the Consumer Advice Center NRW, are now warning of asbestos in colorful play sand and decorative sand from China. Find out more about this issue here. ... read more
May 21, 2025
Asbestos in a cigarette butt: a special caper of the tobacco industry - our contribution to World No Tobacco Day
It is well known that smoking causes cancer. But did you know that some cigarettes even used to contain asbestos? You read that correctly: The same substance that is now strictly forbidden and for which there are strict rules on handling and disposal during renovation work was once in cigarette filters – as a supposed health promise! ... read more