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  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … update on 06.12.2017 What are phthalates, what are they for? Phthalates are compounds of phthalic acid (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid) with various alcohols (phthalic … do food and house dust contain phthalates? Phthalates are not chemically tightly bound in soft PVC. They can escape from products as vapour or migrate into other … can now be detected everywhere in the environment. According to the EU, around 95% of DEHP escapes into the environment during product use and disposal and …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Inspections in the Antarctic

    2013 South African-German inspection group

    … and observer missions in the Antarctic. last update on 27.01.2016 Inspections under the Antarctic Treaty In January 2013, after a 14-year interval, Germany … Antarctic. At the same time the experience gathered on site improves the Agency's understanding of the special circumstances in the Antarctic. In general, observer … the bridge, engine room, sewage and waste management, hospital, kitchen and laundry. The condition of these spaces and overall safety management were discussed …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … and ecological viability. The economic and societal framework conditions require a fundamental change. Furthermore, the Alps are affected to a large extent by … in the Alps was also the focus of two projects funded by the BMU and UBA: The Alpenkonvention AAA+ project by CIPRA Germany seeks to support communities in the … aktuellen Veränderungen von Umwelt, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Bevölkerung in den Alpen Ökosystemare Umweltbeobachtung 2. Aufl. Tags Alpine Convention Alps climate …

  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    EU Construction Products Regulation

    … in the context of CE marking. The German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) considers it crucial to implement information obligations from EU … Article 6(5) now requires information on included substances of very high concern under the REACH regulation or a safety data sheet always to be included into the … soon to be easier (54.51 kB) Related contents EPA-Netzwerk Anerkennung und Harmonisierung – 4MS-Initiative Harmonisierung der gesundheitl. Bewertung – …

  • Article from 15.07.2024 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with climate-friendly refrigerant CO2

    Silver VW Touran in front of the UBA headquarters.

    … The CO 2 system cools the vehicle interior very fast and is energy-efficient. Under normal European summer weather conditions, the new mobile air conditioning … pump applied by Ford as an option for e-vehicle(2024) Thermomanagement with propane under development (2024) R744 heat pump by Schaeffler for e-car (2023) Electric car … and efficient (71.23 kB) Mobile Air Conditioning: Environmentally Sound Alternatives (1.38 MB) Tags carbon dioxide F-gases HFO-1234yf tetrafluoroethane …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

    a young woman takes a smell at one of different glass plungers which are set out in a row

    … paints and varnishes. Building products which outgas volatile organic compounds (VOC) and odours can be harmful to the health and well-being of the people who … other refurbishment products and insight into the Blue Angel ecolabel is in the Gesund und umweltfreundlich renovieren brochure. Choosing the right products can reduce …

  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    … the documentation of products in the construction process. They also provide the fundamental information for carrying out life cycle assessments. last update on … product life cycle, in particular the impact of its use on indoor air, soil and groundwater, the outdoor environment, and drinking water if applicable) Life cycle … system) Required documentation, test certificates. The professional and technical foundations of the EPD must be verifiable and must meet the requirements of ISO 14025 …

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important Environmental Indicators

    … on water issues of the Federal States and the Federal Government Nitrate in groundwater © Research and Technology Centre West Coast a.o. Plastic waste in the North … Environmentally friendly consumption © Held et al./Institut für Makroökonomie und Konjunkturforschung National Welfare Index © Statistisches Bundesamt Global environmental footprint of consumption Environment and economy © …

  • Article from 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

    Garbage truck

    … The Focal Point to the Basel Convention in Germany, which was established under the Waste Shipment Act (AbfVerbrG), issues permits for transfrontier shipment … Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2008 Annex IC Auslegungsfragen betreffend Abfall und Nebenprodukte KOM(2007) 59 endgültig Link Basel Convention Link OECD Decision on the Control of Transboundary Movenemnts of Wastes OECD-Decision on the Control of Transboundary Movements …

  • Article from 05.04.2022 | Last changed: 13.01.2023

    Legal Basis

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … of waste (WSR), which is based on the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal of 22 March 1989 and the Decision of the OECD-Council C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations. The WSR transposes the … rough outline only. Simplified overwiev of permission transfrontier waste shipments under the WSR Source: Umweltbundesamt Legal Basis in Germany The Waste Movement Act …

  • Article from 23.03.2021 | Last changed: 23.03.2021

    Environmental law

    The statue of Justitia

    … (only in german) Das Instrument der Bedarfsplanung – Rechtliche Möglichkeiten für und verfahrensrechtliche Anforderungen an ein Instrument für mehr Umweltschutz see … Bessere Umweltrechtsetzung Ressourcenschutzrecht Bodenschutzrecht Klimaschutz- und Energierecht Related publications Evaluation des Umweltinformationsgesetzes (UIG) - Analyse der Anwendung der Regelungen des UIG und Erschließung von Optimierungspotentialen für einen ungehinderten und einfachen …

  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    … as cosmetics, detergents, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food, and animal feed. Under REACH a mixture does not have a special shape, surface or design which … chemical composition. Recommendations : Take advantage of your right to information under ⁠REACH⁠! A request to the supplier can be sent quickly and easily by using the … Definitions : A chemical substance means a chemical element (e.g. sodium) or a compound (e.g. sodium chloride) in the natural state or obtained by any manufacturing …