… of the own product gained through in-house research helps to reduce future costs of testing. With the release data it becomes possible to optimize the environmental … are necessary, and how frequently? When can manufacturers omit routine tests for emissions and contaminants? The think tank Öko-Institut explores these …

… The European Union combines free trade with safe products. Producers have to test their products only once per characteristic. The EU member states may keep … in its work programme . Altogether over 600 harmonised product standards and 1500 testing standards are planned in the context of the CPR. Many of these concern …

… of a product description, life cycle assessment data and relevant documentation and test certificates: Product description (identification by name and characterisation … statements as necessary and on life cycle assessments. It also determines what tests must be submitted. The product group panel is open to all interested parties. …

… a lot of information on both safe and unsafe products and chemicals in addition to test reports. Visit the consumer portal of the German Environment Agency (German). … a lot of information on both safe and unsafe products and chemicals in addition to test reports. Visit the consumer portal of the German Environment Agency (German). …

… agencies, water industry, environmental associations (BBU), Stiftung Warentest and industry. Ten meetings were held. Benzotriazole is an industrial chemical … for Micropollutants. Success for the "Round Table 1H-Benzotriazole": Stiftung Warentest evaluates the use of benzotriazole in dishwasher detergents In the issue Test 8/2023 of the German consumer's magazine "Stiftung Warentest" , dishwasher tabs …