… The following documents were updated or added in the navigation box „douments“: Draft Common Approach on Enamels and Ceramic Materials – Part A: Methodologies for accepting and testing of compositions Draft Common Approach on Enamels and Ceramic Materials – Part B: 4MSI Positive List of compositions Draft Common Approach on Enamels and Ceramic Materials – Part C: Procedure and …

… moment.) Information: Consideration of additional materials for inclusion in the draft evaluation criteria for enamels and ceramic materials in contact with drinking …

… by helicopter – only after close scrutiny, even on Natura 2000 sites Pesticides may only be applied on Natura 2000 sites if the procedure has received prior … E of the UBA, the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt). read more (in German) May we introduce: the German Climate Preparedness Portal With the German Climate …

… environment and climate policy. This issue is dedicated in particular to the draft packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR). Happy reading! For questions … to maintain higher environmental requirements. 6 Factsheets: How to improve the draft Packaging and Packing Waste Regulation (PPWR) …

… also contribute to the development of diseases or premature deaths. These risks may cause a greater burden to health than nitrogen dioxide in ambient air, although … Directive (MSFD). Your opinion is required: You can add your comment about the drafts until 31st August 2018.  read more (in German) Recently published Analysis of …

… treated farm animals can reach soils, groundwater and water bodies where problems may arise: microorganisms causing diseases in humans may become more quickly resistant to antibiotics – a potential health risk to …

… conditions and only little NOx is emitted. Initially nitrogen emissions of vehicles may exceed the “laboratory limit” of 80 milligrams per kilometer during RDE-testing: … New Packaging Act The Packaging Act was passed by the Federal Council on 12 May and it has therefore cleared the last hurdle. The German Environment Agency …

… for the urgently needed turnaround in agricultural policy. Public funding may not be allocated to any type of activity which harms the environment or incurs … services. But what happens if the SOC content is decreasing? A decline in SOC stock may indicate degradation or even loss of land and soil. Therefore, it is currently …

… more noticeable also in Germany. The federal states and local authorities can draft and implement heat wave action plans to protect public health. The German … agricultural irrigation and groundwater recharge by the end of 2017. As the current draft falls short to set standards that are rigorous enough to protect the …

… Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful substances, however. On 28 May 2018, the EU Commission proposed a regulation, on minimum requirements … type of packaging can be recycled. Those affected can submit their opinion on a draft orientation aid regarding the determination of recycling capability by 17 …

… agricultural irrigation and groundwater recharge by the end of 2017. As the current draft falls short to set standards that are rigorous enough to protect the … of effective waste management structures. Seminars and workshops held in May and June 2017 provided targeted information and training for stakeholders from …

… water quality of bathing waters which were published by the EU Commission on 29 May. read more (in German) Science and research Finalised data for NO2 pollution in … read more (in German New EU project on gender equality in research On 17/18 May 2018, the starting shot was fired for a three-year project in which the UBA has …