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  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.04.2021

    Advancing REACH

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … authorities, the duration oft he procedure and the role oft he committees. WP 5.2 Substance Evaluation The aim of this work package was to come up with proposals to … chain) and main elements of sustainable chemistry (e.g. substitution of hazardous substances or corporate social responsibility of companies). Link: UBA Texte …

  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … was considerably improved in recent decades in Germany. Nevertheless, hazardous substances are still emitted into surface waters. Reducing emissions is mandatory. … emissions have to be reduced further. Marine waters are the sinks for many substances transported in rivers. To protect the marine environment, the EU has …

  • Article from 19.07.2021 | Last changed: 09.09.2021

    Restriction proposal on PFASs: new survey

    questionnaire

    … to submit a joint dossier for a restriction proposal on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) by July 2022. The … complete the questionnaire for a restriction proposal on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) before October 17 2021. The restriction shall cover the … to submit a joint dossier for a restriction proposal on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) by July 2022. The …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … own goals in this regard. Environmental management promotes the improvement of substance flows from an economic standpoint and thus helps to relieve the strain on … own goals in this regard. Environmental management promotes the improvement of substance flows from an economic standpoint and thus helps to relieve the strain on …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … local humus content should be preserved through adequate input of organic substances or by reducing tilling intensity. The regional states enforce the Federal … local humus content should be preserved through adequate input of organic substances or by reducing tilling intensity. The regional states enforce the Federal …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … (preventive, so-called metaphylactic) treatment. A large proportion of the active substances (approximately 60 to 80 percent) are excreted by the animals unchanged or … (preventive, so-called metaphylactic) treatment. A large proportion of the active substances (approximately 60 to 80 percent) are excreted by the animals unchanged or …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … can cause direct damage to vegetation. Ammonia and ammonium are also key precursor substances for the formation of particulate matter, which is a health hazard. Apart … can cause direct damage to vegetation. Ammonia and ammonium are also key precursor substances for the formation of particulate matter, which is a health hazard. Apart …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … Tim Hermann / UBA Compost and sewage sludge contain valuable nutrients and humus substances that farmers traditionally use as organic fertilizer so as to reduce … as lead, mercury, cadmium, and copper, as well as organic pollutants and foreign substances such as dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), perfluorinated … of the pollutants are often unknown and monitoring options, especially for new substances, are often not available. Fertilizer legislation In order to minimize …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … particular can have a negative impact on soil fertility and water quality if these substances are released into the environment in excessive amounts. Air quality can … particular can have a negative impact on soil fertility and water quality if these substances are released into the environment in excessive amounts. Air quality can …

  • Article from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 18.07.2024

    Water Reuse

    … seen in the regions of Braunschweig and Wolfsburg. There, traces of pharmaceutical substances and x-ray contrast agents were detected in the groundwater ( study … to limit the spread of pathogens and contaminants including micropollutants (e.g. substances from pharmaceuticals, pesticides). Soil properties, hydrogeology, farming … seen in the regions of Braunschweig and Wolfsburg. There, traces of pharmaceutical substances and x-ray contrast agents were detected in the groundwater ( study …

  • Article from 18.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    EU Regulation on Minimum Requirements for Water Reuse

    … address heavy metals, pesticides, disinfection by-products, pharmaceuticals, other substances of emerging concern, especially PFAS, or anti-microbial resistance in the … address heavy metals, pesticides, disinfection by-products, pharmaceuticals, other substances of emerging concern, especially PFAS, or anti-microbial resistance in the …

  • Article from 29.12.2021 | Last changed: 05.01.2024

    Water Resource Management

    … federal states and municipalities contributed in the stakeholder dialogue. Trace Substance Strategy Since 2016 a multi-stakeholder dialogue has been in place to … This included the establishment of an expert panel to select relevant trace substances on the basis of an agreed procedure, the setting up of round tables …