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  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … for Action . The findings show that only a combination of measures in production, usage and wastewater treatment can bring about comprehensive protection. … for micropollutant evaluation. This also applies to active substances of medicinal products that have been on the market for a long time. Moreover, research into …

  • Article from 15.04.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Pesticides

    … Pesticides Pesticides are the active substances used in plant protection products and biocides. They are toxic in especially to plants (herbicides), insects … (insecticides) or fungi (fungicides). last update on 15.04.2020 Plant protection products and biocides are discharged into rivers and streams primarily via diffuse …

  • Article from 22.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Chemicals

    … of mussels). On account of their persistent properties some chemicals, their production, use and release is subject to international regulation under the … PAHs are formed during combustion processes and are contained in many products and composite materials made of materials used in coal and petroleum … (30 µg/kg) was adopted to protect human health when consuming fisheries products. The biota EQS were also taken up in the Ordinance on Surface Waters. The …

  • Article from 22.05.2019 | Last changed: 28.05.2019

    Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

    … on 22.05.2019 The Stockholm Convention  aims to eliminate or restrict the worldwide production, use and release of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The Convention … dioxins, heptachlor, HCB and PFOS is to protect human health when consuming fishery products. For HBCDD and hexachlorobutadiene the aim of the applicable biota EQS is … dioxins, heptachlor, HCB and PFOS is to protect human health when consuming fishery products. For HBCDD and hexachlorobutadiene the aim of the applicable biota EQS is …

  • Article from 17.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Switchgear

    Illustration of a typical gas-insulated switchgear

    … been successfully reduced thanks to a voluntary industry commitment. Alternative products to substitute SF₆ in various applications have been developed. last update … can only be substituted by alternative insulating media and techniques in the production of new equipments, the study focused exclusively on new devices. The … been successfully reduced thanks to a voluntary industry commitment. Alternative products to substitute SF₆ in various applications have been developed. … News …

  • Article from 11.09.2017 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Publications

    … A.: Studies to support national environmental risk assessment on antifouling products for leisure boats. Vortrag, SETAC Brussels, 07.-11.05.2017. Gergs, R., … A.: Studies to support national environmental risk assessment on antifouling products for leisure boats. Vortrag, SETAC Brussels, 07.-11.05.2017. Gergs, R., …

  • Article from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 13.10.2016

    Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks

    … and risks does it hold? last update on 13.10.2016 Nanotechnology refers to the production, research or application of particles or surfaces which are smaller than … nanomaterials have new properties which are used specifically to develop new products and applications. Nanotechnology is expected to generate a number of …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … effects. At the UBA, all such measures are based on the principle of sustainable production processes. last update on 06.07.2020 In the interest of promoting plant … effects. At the UBA, all such measures are based on the principle of sustainable production processes. … In the interest of promoting plant safety, we conduct our …

  • Article from 21.05.2025 | Last changed: 21.05.2025

    UMID: Environment and Human Health – Information Service

    Nori-Algenflakes auf einem weißen Teller

    … Current issue March 2025 MAIN TOPIC Alternative protein sources for food and feed production Does climate awareness play a role in individual meat consumption? … and furniture – current developments in Germany and the EU | Plant protection products – Gone with the wind | European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks …

  • Article from 21.01.2021 | Last changed: 22.01.2021

    Precautionary principle

    … of care in section 5 (1) of the German Federal Water Act and the responsibility for products contained in section 23 of the Circular Economy Act … of care in section 5 (1) of the German Federal Water Act and the responsibility for products contained in section 23 of the Circular Economy Act …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … update on 07.11.2017 Little is known about the risks Nanotechnology deals with the production and application of processes and nanomaterials composed of structurally … change, and this change can be applied in a variety of ways to develop new types of products and applications. The influence of nanotechnology can already be seen in …