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  • Article from 10.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    New Concepts for European Construction Product Standards

    … verified as safe, demands the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA). This is a must for the implementation of the Construction Products Directive / … in conformity with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the UBA says. Which verifications are necessary, and how frequently? When can … The think tank Öko-Institut explores these questions in a study commissioned by UBA. The study focuses on plasters and mortars for indoor use and on road …

  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    EU Construction Products Regulation

    … up by the European Parliament and the Council and laid down in the regulation. UBA welcomes European minimum levels of protection The so called delegated acts are … the context of CE marking. The German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) considers it crucial to implement information obligations from EU environmental … to check by 25 April 2014 whether the substance declaration should be extended. The UBA advocates priority substances in the field of water policy and biocides to be …

  • Article from 15.07.2024 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with climate-friendly refrigerant CO2

    Silver VW Touran in front of the UBA headquarters.

    … Agencies’ climate friendly official car (VW Touran) Source: Gabriele Hoffmann / UBA An EU directive has banned the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases with global … systems since January 2011. CO2 used as a refrigerant is an alternative. An UBA official car had used a CO2 mobile air conditioning system from 2009 to 2017. … system that cools and heats with propane, was presented as a concept vehicle . UBA’s official car in front of the Agency’s offices, Dessau-Roßlau 2009 UBA’s …

  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    … been successful yet, although the mandated test methods have become available. The UBA sees here an urgent need for action for all involved in standardisation. An … not yet predictable. As long as CE marking with VOC information doesn’t exist the UBA recommends all users to request a voluntary VOC verification confirming that the … been successful yet, although the mandated test methods have become available. The UBA sees here an urgent need for action for all involved in standardisation. An …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

    a young woman takes a smell at one of different glass plungers which are set out in a row

    … since there has been no standardised measuring method available up to now. Two UBA projects by the Hermann Rietschel Institute (HRI) of the Technical University … project and expert workshop in 2010 At an expert conference held in March 2010 the UBA, HRI, BAM and RWTH Aachen University presented the key results of the research … since there has been no standardised measuring method available up to now. Two UBA projects by the Hermann Rietschel Institute (HRI) of the Technical University …

  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    … works – is managed and further developed by CEN/TC 350 in cooperation with UBA. Development and quality assurance of EPD The process of development and quality … transparency, neutrality and reliability of Environment Product Declarations. The UBA is active on the Advisory Board of the Institute Construction and Environment … the main provider of EPD in Germany, in Stages I and III above. In addition, the UBA is commissioning research on the further development  of EPD. Developments in …

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important Environmental Indicators

    … of Transport Building and Digital Infrastructure a.o. Landscape dissection © UBA 2025 / BfN / DDA Species diversity and landscape quality © according to data … Agricultural nitrogen surplus Private households and consumption © BMUV / UBA Commitment to environmental protection © Statistisches Bundesamt Global …

  • Article from 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

    Garbage truck

    … and government agencies. last update on 10.03.2021 Tasks of the Focal Point in the UBA The focal point provides general information and issues expert opinions on … information (Annex VII) have given rise to numerous questions to which the UBA provides answers in an FAQ document known as the FAQ-List. In the interest of … the task of classifying wastes in the Annexes to the Waste Shipment Regulation, the UBA has compiled consolidated waste lists incorporated the Annexes III, IIIA, IIIB …

  • Article from 11.01.2019 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Transfrontier shipment of wastes

    garbage dump and seagulls

    … for waste export and import at the Federal States (Länder), and for transit at the UBA); data exchange; penalties and fines. For further information concerning the … relevant regulations see legal basis . The Focal Point to Basel Convention in the UBA is the competent authority for transfrontier movement of waste through Germany. … for waste export and import at the Federal States (Länder), and for transit at the UBA); data exchange; penalties and fines. For further information concerning the …

  • Article from 23.03.2021 | Last changed: 23.03.2021

    Environmental law

    The statue of Justitia

    … does not have environmental protection as its original regulatory purpose. The UBA develops proposals for environmental protection provisions in these fields of … of better environmental regulation and better implementation of environmental law. UBA activities Projects and publications Herausforderungen für ein zukunftsfähiges … does not have environmental protection as its original regulatory purpose. The UBA develops proposals for environmental protection provisions in these fields of …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Promoting Extended Producer Responsibility in international law

    World map from green leaves

    … a circular economy. In this context, the TES Academy, jointly with EPR experts at UBA, has set up this collaboration process to further explore the transformative … a circular economy. In this context, the TES Academy, jointly with EPR experts at UBA, has set up this collaboration process to further explore the transformative …

  • Article from 29.05.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Information about chemicals in consumer products

    … about eco-friendly washing and cleaning can be found here (in German) on the UBA website. Cosmetics Definition : A ‘cosmetic product’ means any substance or … portal (German) and the SCOTTY website (English) of the German Environment Agency (UBA). Plant protection products Definition : Plant protection products are chemical … on PPPs, their impact on the environment and their regulation is provided on the UBA website. Recommendation : In practice, PPPs are mostly sold to and used by …