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  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Non-biocidal substitution for biocidal antifouling coatings

    … Their substitution with non-biocidal alternatives is the key to achieve proper and sustainable use . Existence of non-biocidal alternatives also needs to be … harmful fouling organisms can be used to reduce the use of biocidal antifoulings and their unintended effects on non-target organisms and the environment to the minimum necessary. This is especially of relevance for …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Projects

    … management of harmful organisms, the German Environment Agency (UBA) conducted and still conducts several projects. last update on 23.11.2022 Until now, the … solutions (incl. efficacy requirements) Concept study for the development and validation of criteria for the assessment of biocide-free alternatives (only … of "microwave in curative wood preservatives", "sewer traps for rat control" and "underwater boat cover slides and mats against fouling for pleasure boats" (only …

  • Article from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 20.11.2025

    Non-Chemical Alternatives for Rodent Control (NoCheRo)

    Die Silhouette einer Ratte vor grünem Hintergrund

    … 2018, a working party has developed a draft guidance on the assessment of efficacy and animal welfare impact of traps. The guidance was presented in a second EU workshop and published on this website, besides background information on the European workshops and the follow-up activities. last update on 31.07.2020 Scope of the initiative The …

  • Article from 19.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.06.2025

    Testing facility of Pests of Public Health Importance

    two rats

    … Heiko Kiera / Fotolia.com Various animals may serve as hosts for infectious agents and can transmit diseases to other animals as well as humans. Insects, mites and … pests and their control", Division IV 1.4 is also investigating the effects of climate change on the distribution and population dynamics of various vectors and

  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    … health or the environment Source: Quelle: photophonie / Fotolia.com Substances and mixtures which are harmful or toxic to the environment are labelled as shown … consumed, fewer chemicals entered into the environment and the food chain, and less waste incurred. Extend the lifetime of products, e.g. by mending them instead of …