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FAQ formaldehyde regulations for wood-based materials & furniture

… for formaldehyde emissions from wood-based materials which came into force on 01.01.2020. The information is mainly intended for companies and institutions that … or which test such products for formaldehyde emissions. last update on 26.05.2020 0. Information on the legally binding nature of the information The following … for formaldehyde emissions from wood-based materials which came into force on 01.01.2020. The information is mainly intended for companies and institutions that …

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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)

… Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) last update on 15.05.2020 The active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) can also accumulate in rivers in … at both levels which include measurements of API. A summary of all results 2016 - 2018 in Germany can be found at the end of this article. European Watch List … and erythromycin were included in the first EU Watch List (EU COM 2015/495). In 2016 the German federal states measured these substances at 24 monitoring sites. The …

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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… of autism. Do environmental factors also play a role? last update on 15.05.2020 Autism is seen as a developmental disorder of the central nervous system and … factors in the development of autism spectrum disorders. Environ. Internat. 88 (2016) 288-298. Mühlendahl KE: Environment in autism spectrum disorder – a review. … factors in the development of autism spectrum disorders. Environ. Internat. 88 (2016) 288-298. Mühlendahl KE: Environment in autism spectrum disorder – a review. …

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Metals

… selenium are essential for organisms at low concentrations. last update on 03.04.2020 The assessment of metals is based on dissolved concentrations (lead, cadmium, … for example in still water regions, are the principal cause (see Elbe). In 2014-2016, the environmental quality standard for suspended solids/sediment was exceeded … for example in still water regions, are the principal cause (see Elbe). In 2014-2016, the environmental quality standard for suspended solids/sediment was exceeded …

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Headaches

… should be considered when searching for headache causes. last update on 15.05.2020 Headaches There are many different kinds of headaches. 90% of all occurring …

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WHO CC Air Hygiene Report

… on various air hygiene issues in the WHO Region for Europe. last update on 04.06.2020 The Air Hygiene Report series, edited and published by the WHO Collaborating … an example for the entire region of the Geneva Air Pollution Convention Air quality 2020 Air Quality 2019 Air Quality 2016 Tags air quality air hygiene public health … The Air Hygiene Report informs on …

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Newsletter WHO CC Air Hygiene

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… WHO CC Newsletter Newsletter 2001 - 2018 60, 02/2018 59, 07/2017 58, 02/2017 57, 07/2016 56, 12/2015 55, 06/2015 54, 12/2014 53, 06/2014 52, 12/2013 51, 06/2013 50, … Reduction Commitments for Fine Particulate Matter and other Main Air Pollutants for 2020 and Beyond 49, 06/2012 December 2012 Protecting Health from Climate Change - a … an example for the entire region of the Geneva Air Pollution Convention Air quality 2020 Air Quality 2019 Definition of Best Available Techniques (BAT) in Europe: BAT …

Article from 11.01.2023 | Last changed: 03.07.2025

German Environmental Survey, GerES V (2014-2017)

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… the development of cancer or trigger allergies. 2-MBT in urine (Murawski et al. 2020) CIT/MIT in urine (Murawski et al. 2020) Lysmeral in urine (Murawski et al. 2020) Benzol and acrylamide in urine (Schwedler et al. 2021) TOTM, BHT and 4-MBC in …

Article from 21.11.2022 | Last changed: 23.11.2022

Cooperation for the promotion of human biomonitoring

… was formed for ten years. The selection of substances was finished in early 2020. The development of the analytical methods is a complex and lengthy process. … Int J Hyg Environ Health 220, 2 Pt A, 113-122, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2016.09.014 . Murawski, A., Schmied-Tobies, M.I.H., Schwedler, G., Rucic, E., Gries, … Int J Hyg Environ Health 220, 2 Pt A, 113-122, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2016.09.014 . Murawski, A., Schmied-Tobies, M.I.H., Rucic, E., Schmidtkunz, C., …

Article from 19.03.2019 | Last changed: 07.02.2024

European testing procedure: Emissions from construction products

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… (previously DIN CEN/TS 16516 from 2013), has become available in January 2018. From 2016 the European Commission has recognised a number of testing laboratories for … products). A procedure suitable for granular products was published in December 2016 in the form of CEN/TS 16637-3 . According to EU rules, testing bodies can now … (previously DIN CEN/TS 16516 from 2013), has become available in January 2018. From 2016 the European Commission has recognised a number of testing laboratories for …

Article from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

Food waste in the catering sector

… Agency shows how it can work in the catering sector. last update on 22.11.2016 The ecological rucksack of food Germans consume 456 kilograms of food per …

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Environmental Indicators

The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the German Environment Agency. These indicators are particularly relevant for German and international environmental policy.