Swisspearl controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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Asbestos-related health and compensation controversy
The group's historical asbestos-cement activities contributed to reputational damage and compensation claims involving asbestos victims. The Swiss business pursued a lengthy research program from 1976 to 1994 to develop asbestos-free fibre cement, but the legacy of asbestos remained a significant issue in its corporate history.