Try Annex 1 of Directive 76/769/EEC on dangerous substances and preparations.
From January 1, 2005, the introduction of new applications of asbestos cement materials, friction products, seals and gaskets is prohibited.
( L-Space - scientia sapientes vocat., Fri 15 May 2009, 10:53, archived)

i've read through that
it's whether the dutch still import and export asbestos gaskets or would have put them on an american ship when they were in dock.
( crazyjude is very happy with happytoast and his skill, Fri 15 May 2009, 10:57, archived)

Ah.
I'm not even sure if import/export isn't still legal. That's the limit of my help, I'm afraid.
( L-Space - scientia sapientes vocat., Fri 15 May 2009, 11:01, archived)