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  • Article from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 15.09.2023

    Reference and HBM Values

    Urine and blood specimen in tubes on a questionaire for laboratory analysis

    … are changing reference values are checked continuously and are updated if new information becomes available. The reference value for a chemical substance in … uncertainties of such derivation and estimates , the HBM Commission considers this new approach a possibility to derive urgently needed HBM values for substances or …

  • Article from 30.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    Indoor Air Hygiene Commission

    A modern livingroom

    … room and building ventilation - shaped by the experience of the COVID 19 pandemic, new trends in building and their possible impact on indoor air quality, and dealing … room and building ventilation - shaped by the experience of the COVID 19 pandemic, new trends in building and their possible impact on indoor air quality, and dealing …

  • Article from 27.10.2022 | Last changed: 27.10.2022

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management

    Schild des WHO CC Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control

    … CC publishes articles on current projects, programmes and studies in its biannual ‘Newsletter’, while the ‘Air Hygiene Report’ series has been established to report in … CC belongs to the Agency’s ‘Environmental Hygiene’ department, located in Berlin. New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines Associated content Links WHO European Centre …

  • Article from 14.06.2017 | Last changed: 23.06.2017

    Survey 1990-1992 in Comparison with Survey 1997-1999

    pedestrians are crossing a street on an cross-walk

    … – Sources, Transport, Deposition and potential Hazards Human Biomonitoring of „new“ contaminants: Sub- Project 2 – Screening of target and non-target contaminants …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    The Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

    skyscrapers with glass fronts and urban canyons

    … Scientists have observed a phenomenon for years in which workers mainly in new office buildings feel ill after extended periods of time at the workplace or at … … Scientists have observed a phenomenon for years in which workers mainly in new office buildings feel ill after extended periods of time at the workplace or at …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Project DEMOCOPHES

    Mutter und Kind beim Memory-Spielen, die Mutter deckt ein Kärtchen mit einer Schlange auf, der Junge schaut neugierig unter die Karte, bevor sie ganz aufgedeckt ist

    … still no uniform assessment value for the assessment of mercury content in hair; a new international discussion is currently underway. The collection of exposure data … children to the chemicals under investigation. Moreover, the scientists can gain new insights from the answers given in the interview into the way in which …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … Biomonitoring Homepage (COPHES) BMUV and German Chemical Industry Association set new targets ... Publications Human Biomonitoring of „new“ contaminants: Sub- Project 2 – Screening of target and non-target contaminants …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

    A baby sits among cuddly toys with a ball in its hand.

    … blood and urine of most people in Germany including children. The European Union’s new legislative frameworks for chemicals and pesticides offer the possibility to reduce exposure to these chemicals drastically. Under REACH , the new chemicals legislation, hormonally active chemicals can be made subject to …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

    Nanomaterial

    white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

    … of materials change, and this change can be applied in a variety of ways to develop new types of products and applications. The influence of nanotechnology can already … of materials change, and this change can be applied in a variety of ways to develop new types of products and applications. The influence of nanotechnology can already …

  • Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Epigenetics and Environmental Influences

    DNA stylised

    … The importance accorded by the Federal Environment Agency to this relatively new field in biology is due to its concern with protecting public health. Both … The importance accorded by the Federal Environment Agency to this relatively new field in biology is due to its concern with protecting public health. Both …

  • Article from 18.08.2016 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Reducing pollution through product design

    Makes shopping by bike or on foot fun, and saves resources too: the multifunctional H tour trailer.

    … and raw material demand throughout the entire product life cycle; Greater use of renewable raw materials, in consideration of their availability and regeneration rate and of the associated environmental impact, as compared to the use of non-renewable materials; Increase of product usability and durability and optimization of …

  • Article from 30.12.2022 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Flood prevention

    The River Elbe during a flood in the Elbe Biosphere Reserve

    … planning law Brandenburg ). In this way, existing retention areas are preserved and new areas can be reclaimed. The designation of a floodplain is not arbitrary. It is … retention basins, and (3) Elimination of vulnerabilities. The programme breaks new ground in flood risk management in Germany, as it understands the principle of …