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  • Article from 15.03.2016 | Last changed: 15.03.2016

    Dioxins

    Dioxin

    … undesired by-product of all combustion processes in the presence of chlorine and organic carbon under certain conditions, e.g. certain temperatures. Dioxin is formed … through their occupation. Dioxins accumulate primarily in the fatty tissue of organisms and are slow to biodegrade. The half-life of the most toxic dioxin …

  • Article from 04.12.2015 | Last changed: 04.12.2015

    Fate-study Irargol

    … inhibitor and is therefore very toxic for higher plants, algae and aufwuchs organisms. Irgarol is also very persistent in aquatic systems. Due to these … can account for the decrease in open water: rapid elimination and e.g. sorption to organic particles, coupled with rapid accumulation in sediment, and slow …

  • Article from 05.06.2015 | Last changed: 05.06.2015

    Effect study "Irgarol"

    … an anti-fouling coating for marine vessels to prevent the attachment of algae and organisms on their hulls. Irgarol inhibits photosynthesis and is highly toxic for … etc). Most studies up to now have limited testing to marine environments and organisms. The effects of Irgarol on aquatic plants and freshwater aufwuchs …

  • Article from 20.01.2012 | Last changed: 22.02.2023

    Technology

    Graph of the individual components of artificial stream and pond system: measuring stage, ponds, platform ponds, channels, work platform Groove, screw pump, control room, online instruments

    … determining the total nitrogen concentration (TNb) and the concentration of total organic carbon (TOC) can be used for single as well as for continuous (online) … continuously: conductivity oxygen pH turbidity flow velocity water level TOC (total organic carbon) In the ponds the online measurements include oxygen, conductivity, … system is equipped with a specially-designed screw pump which does not harm aquatic organisms, including fish. The maximum flow velocity is 0.6 m/s (fast-flowing …

  • Article from 11.03.2014 | Last changed: 31.08.2023

    Projects

    … InPaSa - Investigation of passive sampling performance for monitoring of persistent organic contaminants in small water bodies in cooperation with Dr. Y. Vystavna, … University of Nevada, USA, 2021 AquaFungi at Risk: Aquatic fungi as new non-target organisms in the risk assessment of fungicides – protection of biodiversity UBA …

  • Article from 22.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    SAICM

    Picture of the UN building with flags in front of it

    … role, UBA regularly invites SAICM stakeholders to national conferences. We also organise expert discussions on individual topics of global relevance. The National … role, UBA regularly invites SAICM stakeholders to national conferences. We also organise expert discussions on individual topics of global relevance. The National …

  • Article from 10.03.2016 | Last changed: 10.03.2016

    Stockholm Convention

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

    … on the elimination or restriction of the production, use and release of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) last update on 10.03.2016 What are Persistent Organic Pollutants? Persistent organic pollutants are organic chemical substances …

  • Article from 04.12.2015 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Artificial stream and pond system

    Hall and grounds with artificial guttering

    … objective of mesocosm experiments is to examine the effects of substances and microorganisms, which are selectively introduced into the systems on the flora and fauna, … Stillgewässer- Simulationsanlage (FSA) Tags artificial stream and pond system test organism … The artificial stream and pond system (“Fließ- und … objective of mesocosm experiments is to examine the effects of substances and microorganisms, which are selectively introduced into the systems on the flora and fauna, …

  • Article from 19.05.2015 | Last changed: 19.05.2015

    Implementation of REACH

    … welfare Animal welfare is an important consideration in REACH. Animal welfare organisations participated in shaping the provisions of the regulation. … welfare Animal welfare is an important consideration in REACH. Animal welfare organisations participated in shaping the provisions of the regulation. …

  • Article from 01.07.2015 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Biocides

    Preservative wood into the dose

    … antibacterial cleaning products or mould-free paints is to harm or kill certain organisms. When applied improperly they can pose a risk to the environment and … without biocides altogether. The pests guide also has information on various living organisms and how they can be controlled. Associated content Links Biocides … antibacterial cleaning products or mould-free paints is to harm or kill certain organisms. When applied improperly they can pose a risk to the environment and …

  • Article from 20.01.2023 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Mission Statement

    Modern four-storey building with wood and different colored glass elements, in front of it trees and a pond with water lilies and pond lilies

    … UBA offers advice to the Federal Government and to many European and international organisations on the basis of its own research. It is also responsible for … well as society as a whole, especially with citizens, industry and non-governmental organisations. We also join networks with other European enforcement agencies to …