The Panel on Environmental Affairs, Hong Kong Legislative Council held a meeting on Jan 19 where new proposal for banning all forms of asbestos presented.
I hope Hong Kong colleagues can add more information.
http://legco.gov.hk/yr11-12/english/panels/ea/agenda/ea20120119.htm
Hong Kong Green Label Scheme
Product Environmental Criteria for
Thermal Building Insulation (GL-008-012)
http://www.greencouncil.org/eng/doc/GL008012.pdf