… level Law & legislation UBA News New publications What exactly … Dear Reader, If bacteria become resistant to antibiotics and infections are therefore harder … on farmlands, the antibiotic residues excreted by the treated farm animals can reach soils, groundwater and water bodies where problems may arise: microorganisms … views on the potential applicability of the FET test for regulatory purposes under REACH, Biocidal Products- and Classifcation and Packaging Regulation and explore how …

… Law and Legislation UBA News Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, It is clear to those who care about the environment that the way we live and do … for 2022 until 20 July 2021. read more (in German) Recently published Advancing REACH – The Restriction Procedure The restriction process is a central instrument of REACH to regulate risks of substances by means of a restriction or prohibition for …

… Law & legislation UBA news Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, Walking is the most natural way of getting from A to B. It’s healthy and it … the professionals of the UBA on the basis of a tandem scholarship. The jury has now reached its verdict. read more (in German) Recently published A blind spot in the … (EC) No. 1107/2009 which is not in line with other substance regulations for REACH, medicinal products, and biocides. Our concern: Also transformation products …

… International ​Law and legislation UBA News Recently published As recounted Dear Reader,  Just how climate friendly is online shopping? And how can it be more … way. Ideally, these are available in the shop around the corner which I can easily reach by bike or on foot."  Nonetheless, much still needs to be done to make online … read more   Harmful substances found in sporting goods The EU-LIFE project AskREACH, which the UBA is involved in, tested sporting goods for harmful substances. …

… at international level Law & legislation UBA news Recently published Dear Reader, There is a need to improve the quality of the air in many towns and cities in … that remain approved have also been classified as harmful.  read more (in German) REACH candidates list extended, change for Bisphenol A On 15.1.2018, the European …

… Law & legislation UBA news Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, Climate change isn’t something that will only happen in the future and affect … UBA press office Climate change in Germany: New monitoring report illustrates far-reaching impact More and more proof of global warming becoming evident Source: …

… Law & legislation UBA news Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, The coronavirus crisis is proving to be a major challenge for Germany. This … the evidence base for… Series Texte Page number 74 Year of publication 2020 REACH Compliance: Data availability in REACH registrations – Part 3: Evaluation of 100 to 1000 tpa substances In the …

… level Law & legislation Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, Are you interested in finding out how good the quality of the air is where you … trade, rural development, and digitalisation. 45%-target collection rate for WEEE reached in 2017 More than 800.000 tonnes of refrigerators, dish washers and other …

… at international level Law & legislation UBA news Recently published Dear Reader, The surge in the number of “coffee to go” cups on our streets and the … requirement for raw materials by 2030, even with increased economic output and far-reaching changes such as the energy transition. This is the finding of a UBA …

… Air Water Sustainability / Strategies / International matters UBA News Dear readers, German consumption of raw materials is far over the global average and puts a … of the HYBIT test for… Series Texte Page number 135 Year of publication 2022 REACH restriction dossier for bisphenols published Along with the Federal Chemicals … EU-wide restriction proposal to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) as part of the REACH Regulation for bisphenol A and other bisphenols with similar effects on the …

… Law and Legislation UBA News Recently published Appointments As recounted Dear Reader, On October 3, we were able to look back on 30 years of German unity. In this … by the German Environment Agency (UBA) has the answers to these questions. REACH and sustainable chemistry The European chemicals regulation REACH is intended …

… Sustainability / Strategies / International Matters Digitalisation UBA News Dear Readers, We need to acknowledge an inconvenient fact: capturing and storing CO ₂ using … (ECHA) by 4,400 organisations, companies and individuals. read more (in German) REACH restriction dossier on bisphenols withdrawn By the end of the six-month public … why the German Environment Agency – in line with the European chemicals regulation REACH – is calling for emissions of such substances into the environment to be …