Public consultation opened on Control of Asbestos Regulations
Monday 17th November 2025
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation to request views from stakeholders on proposed changes to the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012 and associated guidance.
Asbestos surveyors, analysts, removal contractors, dutyholders and those involved in construction are encouraged to submit a response to the consultation.
The proposed changes cover:
- The four-stage clearance process
- Asbestos surveys
- Notifiable Non-Licensed Work
HSE’s first proposal is to amend CAR and guidance to ensure the independence and impartiality of roles in the four-stage clearance process. This is with the aim to minimise the risk of exposure to asbestos to workers and building users after its removal.
Other proposals include increasing the standards of asbestos surveys and clarifying the type of work that constitutes Notifiable Non-Licensed Work (NNLW)
HSE suggest improving guidance and use other interventions to ensure dutyholders understand the critical role of an asbestos survey in managing asbestos risks. Guidance updates are also proposed for clarifying NNLW work.
The consultation is open for public comments until 9 January 2026.