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  • Article from 08.05.2023 | Last changed: 08.05.2023

    Human biomonitoring in Europe

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … issues; the procedures used are not uniform, with the consequence that the data generated are often not comparable. For this reason, in 2004 the European … the “development of a coherent approach to biomonitoring in Europe” as one of the targets of its “Environment and Health 2004-2010” action plan. From the spring of … (HBM4EU) project. One aim of the project was the consolidation of already existing data and the alignment and implementation of joint studies. The Federal Environment …

  • Article from 21.11.2022 | Last changed: 23.11.2022

    Cooperation for the promotion of human biomonitoring

    Refinery

    … with low likelihood of exposure (no consumer relevance) (e.g. research in the SPIN database ) The finally compiled list built the bases for further discussions on … on a regular review of international lists of chemicals (e.g. current registration data according to REACH) in order to address changes in the authorization and … biomonitoring project BMU and VCI continue joint work on human biomonitoring New targets for human biomonitoring Further advances in human biomonitoring New …

  • Article from 19.03.2019 | Last changed: 07.02.2024

    European testing procedure: Emissions from construction products

    A gypsum board in an emissions testing chamber.

    … board in an emission test chamber Source: Klaus-Reinhard Brenske / UBA For reliable data on pollutant emissions from construction products both validated testing … German EPD provider Institut für Bauen und Umwelt (IBU) integrates corresponding indications on VOC as a mandatory element in its EPDs for building products that may … from buildings does not undermine compliance with statutory environmental quality targets, planners need information on the leaching behaviour of construction …

  • Article from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Food waste in the catering sector

    Schmackhafte Desserts an einem Buffet.

    … Catering harbours potential to relieve environmental pressure Current research indicates that about one-third of the food used for consumption away from home … a catered event, and anyone else who is interested in hosting a catered event. The target group also includes event managers, agencies and all other stakeholders of … Catering harbours potential to relieve environmental pressure Current research indicates that about one-third of the food used for consumption away from home …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Cadmium in particulate matter

    Schornsteine vor blauem Himmel

    … are classified as being cancerogenic. Air quality standards There is an Europe-wide target value of 5 ng/m³ as annual mean that is valid since 1 January 2013. Air pollution Since 2007 the target value was only exceeded at one station in the vicinity of a mining industry. … inorganic compounds are classified as being cancerogenic. … There is an Europe-wide target value of 5 ng/m³ as annual mean that is valid since 1 January 2013. … Since …

  • Article from 11.03.2021 | Last changed: 11.03.2021

    Benzo(a)pyrene in particulate matter

    Kaminofen mit Feuer und Brennholzkorb

    … mainly the lungs are damaged. Air quality standards There is an Europe-wide target value of 1 ng/m³ as annual mean that is valid since 1 January 2013. Air … air concentrations of Benzo(a)pyrene of most of the stations have been below the target value. Only 12 times, in several years, the concentrations have been above the target value. Three out of those four stations concerned are located close to …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Arsenic in particulate matter

    A smoking chimney

    … damaged and lung cancer may occur. Air quality standards There is an Europe-wide target value of 6 ng/m³ as annual mean that is valid since 1 January 2013. Air pollution Since 2007 the target value was seldom exceeded, at stations in the vicinity of industry only. The … and airways are damaged and lung cancer may occur. … There is an Europe-wide target value of 6 ng/m³ as annual mean that is valid since 1 January 2013. … Since …

  • Landing page from 07.11.2025

    Environmental Indicators

    Environmental Indicators The following overview shows the key environmental indicators of the … © UBA 2025 / BfN / DDA Species diversity and landscape quality © according to data Kranenburg et al. (2024) Nitrogen eutrophication © Federal Statistical Office …

  • Article from 16.08.2024 | Last changed: 16.08.2024

    Cross-media monitoring in air quality management

    Neuglobsow air monitoring station

    … of complex ecosystems across a larger area. The measured water and nitrogen flux data is used in model simulations to describe different scenarios (changes in … at a level which is below the amount of nitrogen determined by biomass growth. This indicates that some parts of the forest stock are living on their reserves. Most of … the moraine areas of northern Germany. The data gained from monitoring provides an indication of the expected forest development in comparable locations with changed …

  • Article from 30.07.2025 | Last changed: 30.07.2025

    Meetings & Workshops

    Round table for meetings and workshops

    … Report ICP Waters Bell, MD (2021) Critical Loads in the US CCE (2021) Call for Data 2019-2021 CCE (2021) GPG Document Item 2_2 Data input from CCE CCE (2021) … GJ (2019) Critical Loads for the Netherlands Rowe, E (2019) Linking biogeochemical indicators in soil and vegetation to species change Sverdrup, HU (2019) ICP …

  • Article from 23.12.2024 | Last changed: 03.12.2024

    Call for Data

    Chart

    Call for Data Data Source: Fotolia_20726883_M last update on 23.12.2024 Call for Data 2024-2025 At …

  • Article from 21.10.2019 | Last changed: 08.10.2025

    Germany’s System for Guarantees of Regional Origin (GRO)

    … closely based on the existing GO register, the partners for the production data deliveries (distribution system operators) are identical. Differences exist in … not be mixed even if they are administered by the same issuing body in the same database and technically they cannot be mixed. It is still hard to see what impact … closely based on the existing GO register, the partners for the production data deliveries (distribution system operators) are identical. Differences exist in …