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  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … and some pollutants according to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC) Germany has committed to reducing riverine inputs further. This requires … Bestandsaufnahme der Emissionen, Einleitungen und Verluste nach Art. 5 der RL 2008/105/EG bzw. § 4 Abs. 2 OGewV in Deutschland Maßnahmen zur Verminderung des … and some pollutants according to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC) Germany has committed to reducing riverine inputs further. This requires …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … (EEC) No. 2092/91 and its implementing rules” (Commission Regulation (EC) No. 889/2008). The objectives, principles, and rules for organic production have been … countries (non-EU countries) has been adopted (Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1235/2008). The National Organic Farming Act (ÖLG) serves to implement these EU … (EEC) No. 2092/91 and its implementing rules” (Commission Regulation (EC) No. 889/2008). The objectives, principles, and rules for organic production have been …

  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 27.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … Illegal exporting According to an Ökopol study that was commissioned by the UBA, in 2008 some 150,000 tons of electrical and electronic waste was exported from Germany … Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte-Gesetz (ElektroG) Daten 2009 und 2010 Daten 2007 und 2008 Daten 2006 BMU: Waste electrical and electronic equipment European Commission: … Illegal exporting According to an Ökopol study that was commissioned by the UBA, in 2008 some 150,000 tons of electrical and electronic waste was exported from Germany …

  • Article from 22.01.2014 | Last changed: 03.11.2020

    End-of-life-vehicles

    Pressed old cars in a junkyard

    … with an 89.2 percent reuse/recycling rate and a 92.9 percent recovery rate in 2008. In the following year, the cash for clunkers program resulted in more than … 2 (1983-1992) had only five such electronic controllers, while the Golf 5 (2003-2008) had 28. Electric-car recycling Electric-car recycling is also poised to take … in Deutschland 2009 Altfahrzeug-Verwertungsquoten in Deutschland 2008 Leitfäden Altfahrzeug-Behandlung Die ordnungsgemäße Behandlung von …

  • Article from 08.05.2014 | Last changed: 28.04.2022

    Waste regulations

    Golden paragraph mark surrounded by grey and white paragraph sign

    … member state. The basis of this legal framework is the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC), which defines the main waste-related terms, lays down a five-step waste … titled Kreislaufwirtschafts- und Abfallgesetz (KrW-/AbfG) and transposes Directive 2008/98/EC into German law. The Waste Management Act (KrWG) is intended to tighten … of the Waste Management Act (KrWG). Associated content Links Abfallrahmenrichtlinie 2008/98/EG Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz (KrWG) Altfahrzeug-Verordnung (AltfahrzeugV) …

  • Article from 16.12.2013 | Last changed: 28.10.2024

    Year of Air 2013

    Das Logo zum Jahr der Luft 2013 zeigt eine Pusteblume und den Schriftzug "Jahr der Luft"

    … the Earth. Week 28: There were 12 million tonnes of NOx emissions in Europe in 2008. In contrast, NOx emissions in China rose by that very amount between 1990 and 2008. Week 29: There are currently 23 POPs which are regulated by the Stockholm … remained high. Mean PM10 particulate concentrations were at the same level as in 2008 and thus well below the levels measured in 2009-2011. Monthly column - January …

  • Article from 26.04.2024 | Last changed: 12.05.2025

    Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act

    used electrical and electronic equipment in a container, for example monitors, computers and household appliances

    … Agency (UBA) concerning the proposal by the European Commission of 3 December 2008 for the revision of Directive 2002/95/EC Tags Electrical and Electronic …

  • Article from 11.09.2024 | Last changed: 11.09.2024

    Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products

    In einem Hausrohbau abgelagerte Baustoffe

    … expert discussions held and current publications. * At its meeting on 20 February 2008, the AgBB decided that when revised versions of the AgBB evaluation scheme and … 2015 AgBB evaluation scheme 2012 AgBB evaluation scheme 2010 AgBB-evaluation scheme 2008 AgBB evaluation scheme 2005 AgBB evaluation scheme 2004 AgBB evaluation scheme … expert discussions held and current publications. * At its meeting on 20 February 2008, the AgBB decided that when revised versions of the AgBB evaluation scheme and …

  • Article from 01.01.2021 | Last changed: 09.03.2021

    The final PMT/vPvM criteria after public consultation

    The final PMT/vPvM criteria after public consultation

    … toxic for reproduction (category 1A, 1B, or 2) according to Regulation EC No 1272/2008; c) there is other evidence of chronic toxicity, as identified by the substance … repeated exposure (STOT RE category 1 or 2) according to Regulation EC No 1272/2008; Beyond these T criteria already now set out in Annex XIII, 1.1.3 of REACH … 2), or germ cell mutagenic (category 2) according to Regulation EC No 1272/2008; e) the substance meets the criteria for classification as additional category …

  • Article from 01.01.2021 | Last changed: 31.01.2022

    Utilization of the criteria to identify PMT/vPvM substances

    Utilization of the criteria to identify PMT/vPvM substances

    … as Aquatic Chronic 4, H 413 under the CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008). New hazard classes for P, vP, B, vB, M and vM could also be implemented … as Aquatic Chronic 4, H 413 under the CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008). New hazard classes for P, vP, B, vB, M and vM could also be implemented …

  • Article from 05.01.2024 | Last changed: 11.01.2024

    Waste prevention

    A waste container being emptied

    … and products. On the basis of Article 29 of the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC in conjunction with (EU) 2018/851) and Section 33 of the German Circular … in the follow-up project " Substantive implementation of Article 29 of Directive 2008/98/EC " (German: "Inhaltliche Umsetzung von Art. 29 der Richtlinie 2008/98/EG" ). This enabled statements to be made on the waste prevention potential …

  • Article from 10.05.2023 | Last changed: 10.05.2023

    Environmental administrative offences and environmental crime

    A hammer in a court

    … has transposed European requirements to ensure environmental compliance (Directive 2008/99/EC ). Environmental criminal offences are defined in sections 324 et seqq. … has transposed European requirements to ensure environmental compliance (Directive 2008/99/EC ). Environmental criminal offences are defined in sections 324 et seqq. …