Australia has banned the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone.
As of 1 July 2024, the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs is banned across Australia. Check the arrangements for your state or territory by contacting the work health and safety regulator in your area.
The ban does not apply to porcelain and sintered stone products (including benchtops, slabs and panels). The ban also does not include finished engineered stone products that do not need to be processed or modified such as jewellery, garden ornaments, sculptures, and kitchen sinks.
A ban on the importation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs will be implemented from 1 January 2025. The ban will provide an extra layer of deterrence at the border, as most engineered stone products are imported into Australia.
The Government will recommend proposed regulations to the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, implementing the prohibition prior to its proposed commencement on 1 January 2025.
Learn more about the decision to ban the use of engineered stone in Australia.
Find out what the ban means in your state or territory
Find out what this means for Australia’s workers, businesses, and consumers.
