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  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … and some pollutants according to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC) Germany has committed to reducing riverine inputs further. This requires … Bestandsaufnahme der Emissionen, Einleitungen und Verluste nach Art. 5 der RL 2008/105/EG bzw. § 4 Abs. 2 OGewV in Deutschland Maßnahmen zur Verminderung des … and some pollutants according to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC) Germany has committed to reducing riverine inputs further. This requires …

  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 04.11.2020

    What does the Corona crisis mean for environmental policy?

    the Coronavirus

    … crisis for environmental policy: Sustainable pathways out of the Corona crisis (May 2020) International environmental and sustainability policy during and after the … crisis for environmental policy: Sustainable pathways out of the Corona crisis (May 2020) International environmental and sustainability policy during and after the …

  • Article from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 24.06.2021

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa

    … Pan African Parliament in March 2020. For the press release, please click here . In May 2021, the “Alliance” has decided to work out a model law on sustainable soil … Pan African Parliament in March 2020. For the press release, please click here . In May 2021, the “Alliance” has decided to work out a model law on sustainable soil …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … (EEC) No. 2092/91 and its implementing rules” (Commission Regulation (EC) No. 889/2008). The objectives, principles, and rules for organic production have been … came into force on January 1, 2022. The EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of May 30, 2018, is thus the new basic law for the organic sector in the European … came into force on January 1, 2022. The EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of May 30, 2018, is thus the new basic law for the organic sector in the European …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … techniques (drag hose, drag shoe, injection method). From 2020, urea fertilizers may only be applied if a urease inhibitor has been added to them or if they are … techniques (drag hose, drag shoe, injection method). From 2020, urea fertilizers may only be applied if a urease inhibitor has been added to them or if they are …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … conducts an environmental risk assessment. Active ingredients that pose a risk may be subject to additional requirements to protect the environment. While the use … conducts an environmental risk assessment. Active ingredients that pose a risk may be subject to additional requirements to protect the environment. While the use …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … legislation In order to minimize environmental hazards, only approved fertilizers may be used. Organic residual fertilizers such as compost and sewage sludge are … of the DüMV will also apply to organic fertilizers. Organic and mineral fertilizers may generally only be placed on the market if, when used properly, they are …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … market control authority (DVK). According to the Fertilizer Act, fertilizers may only be used in accordance with good professional practice and must be tailored … in fertilizer law that can be transferred to future EU law if necessary. The draft proposal offers a comprehensive approach to the uniform assessment of …

  • Article from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 18.07.2024

    Water Reuse

    … to climatic changes the agricultural irrigation demand can increase regionally and may exceed the natural groundwater recharge. This can already be seen in some … fully eliminated. That long-term irrigation with conventionally treated wastewater may introduce micropollutants to the environment can be seen in the regions of …

  • Article from 08.10.2021 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Joint research project on decentralized water reuse

    Taking lysimeter cores in a field to analyze water balance and transport processes.

    … and a derivation of necessary requirements and measures for risk management which, may exceed the minimum requirements of the EU regulation on water reuse. Funding: … and a derivation of necessary requirements and measures for risk management which, may exceed the minimum requirements of the EU regulation on water reuse. Funding: …

  • Article from 18.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    EU Regulation on Minimum Requirements for Water Reuse

    … Water Reuse” the German Environment Agency had opportunities to comment on the JRC draft reports. In response to draft 3.2, December 2016, we published Recommendations … been addressed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA Technical  Report 22 May 2017) and the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks … been addressed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA Technical  Report 22 May 2017) and the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks …