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  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas  (The world in a test tube)

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it The Welt im Reagenzglas (The world in a test … After ICCM5: Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) All news Tags SAICM biodiversity chemicals chemicals management climate change pollution UNEP sustainable development …

  • News from 12.10.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    New Global Framework on Chemicals adopted

    The 5th International Conference on Chemicals Management took place from 25 to 29 September 2023

    New Global Framework on Chemicals adopted The 5th International Conference on Chemicals Management took place from 25 to 29 September 2023 Source: Photo by …

  • News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started EU Life AskREACH Source: EU … on such substances or send requests for information to suppliers. The European Chemicals Regulation REACH provides the legal framework. 18.09.2017 Substances of …

  • News from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 29.07.2025

    German Environmental Survey celebrates 40th anniversary

    a colorful picture with many different faces

    … an important scientific basis for policy decisions on environment, health, and chemicals. Here’s a timeline of the survey's major milestones. 29.07.2025 Chemicals in everyday life: our constant companions   Chemicals from the environment …

  • News from 29.11.2021 | Last changed: 30.11.2021

    Towards a sustainable chemical intensity

    So far, economic development causes chemical intensification, still too often disproportionate high

    Towards a sustainable chemical intensity So far, economic development causes chemical intensification, … The Sustainable Development Goals of the Agenda 2030 are only achievable if chemicals are used in the right extent, says the German Environment Agency (UBA). …

  • News from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 26.06.2025

    EU project PARC: Knowledge Hub on Safe and Sustainable by Design

    Eine Hand hält ein Reagenzglas, in dem sich sinnbildlich ein Abbild der Erde befindet.

    … networking: The EU partnership PARC (Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals) has launched a portal for the exchange of knowledge on “Safe and Sustainable by Design” (SSbD) materials and chemicals. The new service is primarily aimed at experts from companies and …

  • News from 24.06.2013 | Last changed: 12.09.2013

    Environmentally harmful chemical to be banned from outdoor gear

    man with red cagoule and rucksack hiking through a wood in the rain

    Environmentally harmful chemical to be banned from outdoor gear Outdoor gear sometimes contains environmentally harmful chemicals Source: Maridav / Fotolia.com As the UBA had proposed, nine chemicals have …

  • News from 20.03.2014 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Estimating chemical release: still further improvement needed

    comic of factories that release black water into a polluted river

    Estimating chemical release: still further improvement needed Under REACH the release of a … on the basis of emission factors. Source: poosan / Fotolia.com Under the European Chemicals legislation REACH the release of a substance into the environment is …

  • News from 11.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    First OECD Test Guideline on the investigation of nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … requirements for environmental risk assessment applied within legislations on chemical safety. 11.10.2017 With this Test Guideline a standardized method is now … of the European Chemical Regulation REACH . The OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals comprise a set of standardized, international harmonized and accepted test …

  • News from 29.12.2016 | Last changed: 20.01.2017

    Chemical law: REACH could increase safety of imported articles

    Two women lying on a mat at a sports centre with gymnastic balls and barbells

    Chemical law: REACH could increase safety of imported articles Contaminated sports … Concern in articles. An UBA study claims that the necessary amendment of the EU chemicals regulation REACH would not breach international trade law. 29.12.2016 …

  • News from 30.06.2022 | Last changed: 30.06.2022

    OECD-Guideline: Determination of particle size of nanomaterials

    Nanomaterial Lotuseffekt

    … implementation of nano-specific requirements within the framework of legislation on chemical safety, for example for the REACH Regulation. 30.06.2022 The publication of … in the medical or automotive sectors. The OECD Test Guidelines for the testing of chemicals comprise a set of standardised, internationally harmonised and accepted …