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  • Article from 06.03.2025 | Last changed: 06.03.2025

    Formaldehyde

    Gronspanplatten gestapelt

    … from them may contain formaldehyde as an adhesive component. Formaldehyde is considered to be carcinogenic. We answer the most important questions from the … cosmetics and textiles. What is being done to protect my health? In order to protect the health of the general population, defined formaldehyde … Committee on Indoor Air Guide Values ( AIR ), consisting of experts from the federal government and the federal states in Germany, develops guide values for the …

  • Article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 23.06.2025

    Research and development projects on nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … than the diameter of an human hair Source: eugenesergeev / Fotolia.com The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently funding and guiding the research and … Test Guideline development for nanomaterials: Transformation of nanomaterials under environmental conditions In addition to their agglomeration (dispersion … for their behaviour and fate in the environment. This knowledge is significant to understand in which form and amount engineered nanomaterials are present in the …

  • Article from 11.09.2017 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Publications

    … A., Watermann, B., Grabow, K., Bartz, J., Sahm, R.: The Danubian cryptic invader Theodoxus fluviatilis (Gastropoda: Neritidae) in the River Rhine: a potential … durch Sportboote für unsere Gewässer? Extended Abstract der Jahrestagung 2018 (Kamp-Lintfort), 7 S. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Limnologie (DGL), Essen … - In: Porth, M., Schüttrumpf, H. (Hrsg.): Wasser, Energie und Umwelt. Aktuelle Beiträge aus der Zeitschrift Wasser und Abfall I (2017): 264-272. ISBN …

  • Article from 15.03.2016 | Last changed: 15.03.2016

    Dioxins

    Dioxin

    … of all combustion processes in the presence of chlorine and organic carbon under certain conditions, e.g. certain temperatures. Dioxin is formed at temperatures … information about the contamination of man and the environment by dioxins, the Federal Environment Agency collects data on the concentrations of dioxins and others POPs in the Federation and Laender cooperation Dioxin Information Portal, which includes …

  • Article from 11.03.2014 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Projects

    … Projects last update on 11.03.2014 The following is a collection of the projects undertaken. You find the publications that published, provided that they are not … of Berlin, University of Vechta 2006-2007 Vergleichende Studie zur Erfassung der Insekten-Emergenzin ausgewählten Gewässern im Umfeld der Mesokosmen-Anlage des Umweltbundesamtes und methodische Ansätze zur Abschätzung …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    SAICM

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … SAICM SAICM works under the umbrella of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Source: zurbagan … chemicals management worldwide. With its cross-sectoral approach and broad stakeholder involvement, it is unique. However, SAICM's overarching "2020 goal" for … life cycle of a chemical and relies on the participation of all sectors and stakeholders from industry and civil society. Voluntary participation is the key here, as …

  • Article from 09.03.2012 | Last changed: 02.03.2016

    CLP Regulation

    … respiratory sensitisers. Legal classifications for other substances will only be undertaken in individual cases – if regulation at EU level is necessary. It is thought … which no simple transposition into the GHS system was possible. Dies ist z. B. bei der akuten Humantoxizität der Fall.If, however, the person responsible for the classification has access to …

  • Article from 30.04.2024 | Last changed: 13.06.2024

    REACH for Consumers

    … ask the supplier about substances of very high concern in his article. With the Federal Environment Agency’s app Scan4Chem this is very easy to do. Simply scan the … last update on 30.04.2024 Tip-Box Take advantage of your right to information under REACH ! It sends a clear message that you do not want to buy products that …

  • Article from 16.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.03.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    various colorful tablets and pills from the top

    … residues are largely unknown. The drug authorisation procedure requires the Federal Environment Agency to carry out an environmental assessment of new human and … and continuous input to the environment or because of its special benefits. The Federal Environment Agency is exploring new avenues to sustainable pharmacy in an … zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Eintrag, Vorkommen, Wirkungen von Arzneistoffen in der Umwelt Konzepte und Minderungsstrategien Umweltaspekte bei der Zulassung von …

  • Article from 24.02.2025 | Last changed: 31.03.2025

    Guided tours

    … the building with information about architecture, energy concept, tasks of Federal Environment Agency, and former Gas Quarter. Tours by appointment Cost: 1-hour … the building with information about architecture, energy concept, tasks of Federal Environment Agency, and former Gas Quarter. Tours by appointment Cost: 1-hour …

  • Article from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 05.02.2025

    UBA offices

    Collage of three buildings: modern glass building, historic building in green environment and mountain station on snow-covered slope

    … (Bismarckplatz) will remain closed until about 2025/26 due to renovation and modernization work. The address of the temporary accommodations is: City Campus, … gold medal for sustainable construction. Distinctions of this nature from the Federal Ministry of Construction and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen are … Luftschadstoffen und ihrer Wirkungen internationale Zusammenarbeit. Den deutschen Beitrag dazu liefert das Luftmessnetz des Umweltbundesamtes. Sieben Messstationen in …

  • Article from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 13.10.2016

    Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks

    … in Environmental Protection” (in German with English-language summary) (Golder Associates, Celle); “Analysis and Strategic Management of Nanoproducts with … Links UBA webpage: Health: Nanomaterial UBA webpage: Chemicals: Nanotechnology Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Federal Institute for Risk Assessment: Health assessment BMBF project "Data and …