Is a 1987 popcorn ceiling still asbestos-filled?

A 1987 popcorn ceiling is unlikely to contain asbestos, but it is still possible, so it should be tested to be sure, as asbestos was phased out of popcorn ceilings in late 1970s in US and Canada, but existing stocks may have been used into early 1980s. Popcorn ceilings, also called acoustic ceilings or cottage cheese ceilings, were popular from 1950s to 1980s and often contained asbestos for fire resistance and texture, with asbestos content typically 1 to 10 percent, made by companies including Johns Manville historically. In 1977, US Consumer Product Safety Commission banned asbestos in textured paints, and in 1978 EPA banned spray-on asbestos, but manufacturers were allowed to use existing inventories, so asbestos popcorn ceilings continued to be installed until early 1980s, with some reports of asbestos ceilings into 1985 in some areas. By 1987, most popcorn ceiling materials were asbestos-free, using paper or styrofoam texture instead, so a ceiling installed in 1987 is unlikely to contain asbestos, especially in US and Canada, but risk exists if old stock was used or ceiling was installed earlier and house built earlier. Only way to know is to have sample tested by accredited lab, costing 20 to 50 dollars, with professional collection recommended to avoid fiber release. If asbestos present, do not disturb, and hire abatement professional for removal. So 1987 popcorn ceiling probably not asbestos-filled but possible, test it.