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the CPC network of European consumer protection authorities, co-led by the German Environment Agency (UBA), is taking action against the company. In a joint letter, the consumer protection authorities call on Temu to cease its violations of European law as soon as possible. If the company does not cooperate, further measures – such as the imposition of fines – may follow. read more
The “Urban-Rural-Plus” project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) examined how urban and rural areas can work together more effectively to combine the advantages of both and compensate for deficits, for example in the areas of nutrition, housing, trade, recycling management and local recreation. read more
Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelineshas been updated as follows:Silicone Transitional Recommendation Version 5Your department for Drinking Water and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene at UBA. read more
Welcome to the new issue of “UBA aktuell” To what extent are cities and municipalities in Germany already affected by climate change and how are they adapting to these consequences? The results of a survey commissioned by the UBA, which we would like to present to you in this issue of the newsletter, provide some insight. Another survey shows how active cities and municipalities are in protecting... read more
Dear Reader,On the website Distributing Drinking Water - Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines the UBA information “Hygienic requirements for materials in contact with drinking water - New European regulation according to Directive (EU) 2020/2184” was published.Direct link:https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/document/uba-information-hygienic-requirements-for-materialsThe document is now available in En... read more
Dear Reader,The website Distributing drinking water, Evaluation criteria and guidelines, Evaluation criteria for metallic materials has been updated as follows:Evaluation of factory soldered products in contact with drinking water - Version 3Your department for Drinking Water and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene at UBA. read more
Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines has been updated as follows:Evaluation criteria for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water including 3rd amendment Direct link:Evaluation criteria for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking waterThis document is currently only available... read more
The winners of the German “Blauer Kompass” Prize 2024 confirmed. With over 300 applications, the nationwide competition for the highest state honour for climate crisis preparedness and adaptation once again set a new participation record. read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
