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  • Article from 21.11.2022 | Last changed: 23.11.2022

    Cooperation for the promotion of human biomonitoring

    Refinery

    … additives (UV-stabilizers), biocides and allergenic substances (preservatives for food, cosmetics or household products). Detailed information on the selected … e.g., the now banned DEHP in different fields of application, for example in toys, food packaging or medical tubes. A method has also been developed for the analysis …

  • Article from 22.11.2016 | Last changed: 27.03.2017

    Food waste in the catering sector

    Schmackhafte Desserts an einem Buffet.

    … Food waste in the catering sector Generating buffet leftovers is also a waste of resources that burdens the environment. Source: Nuvola / Fotolia.com Food production consumes many resources and produces greenhouse gas emissions. For …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Cadmium in particulate matter

    Schornsteine vor blauem Himmel

    … also be emitted at volcanic eruptions. Health risks Cadmium is mainly obtained from food. After chronic absorption by respiration the nasal mucosa can be damaged. … can also be emitted at volcanic eruptions. … Cadmium is mainly obtained from food. After chronic absorption by respiration the nasal mucosa can be damaged. …

  • Article from 30.08.2023 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Lead in particulate matter

    Ein Auto steht in einer Tiefgarage.

    … are well resorbed by the human lungs. Nevertheless, lead is mainly obtained from food. Especially children’s nervous systems are damaged by little amounts which can … are well resorbed by the human lungs. Nevertheless, lead is mainly obtained from food. Especially children’s nervous systems are damaged by little amounts which can …

  • Article from 11.03.2021 | Last changed: 11.03.2021

    Benzo(a)pyrene in particulate matter

    Kaminofen mit Feuer und Brennholzkorb

    … particulate matter polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be inhaled or obtained from food. Then they are deposited in the fatty tissue. Many of the polycyclic aromatic … particulate matter polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can be inhaled or obtained from food. Then they are deposited in the fatty tissue. Many of the polycyclic aromatic …

  • Landing page from 07.11.2025

    Environmental Indicators

    … Sustainable forestry © German Environment Agency Mixed forest © Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture / Federal Statistical Office of Germany Grasslands © Federal Ministry of Agriculture / Food and Regional Identity and Federal Statistical Office Organic farming © Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture Agricultural nitrogen surplus Private households and …

  • Article from 08.05.2023 | Last changed: 08.05.2023

    HBM4EU: European Human Biomonitoring Initiative

    Blutabnahme mit einer Spritze

    … in our daily lives - through the environment, consumer products, cosmetics, food and drinking water and at work. For many environmental chemicals, the effects … in our daily lives - through the environment, consumer products, cosmetics, food and drinking water and at work. For many environmental chemicals, the effects …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … worldwide, there can be competition for alternative land uses, especially with food production, nature conservation or the use of biomass for energy. The situation … Other critical properties include stability during use and suitability as a food contact material. Biodegradable plastics are easily colonised by degrading …

  • Article from 15.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Climate & environmentally conscious behaviour/reducing emissions

    Offshore wind turbines are depicted in the sea.

    … calcifying organisms such as mussels and snails, which are at the base of the food chain. Changes in water chemistry can affect the entire ecosystem of the North … calcifying organisms such as mussels and snails, which are at the base of the food chain. Changes in water chemistry can affect the entire ecosystem of the North …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Overfishing

    The picture shows different fishing nets.

    … on 14.08.2025 The problem: The oceans have always been an indispensable source of food. But overfishing, bycatch and damage to habitats through destructive fishing … you too can contribute to effective marine protection by eating fish and seafood in an environmentally conscious way (in German only). … The oceans have always …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … the earth’s various soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of food and drinking water if their ecology remains intact. But how can we best ensure … the earth’s various soils, which can only assure a plentiful and healthy supply of food and drinking water if their ecology remains intact. But how can we best ensure …