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  • Newsletter from 05.08.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 4/2021

    … pressures in the context of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive In 2008, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive entered into force, with the overall …

  • 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 … E-PRTR reporting (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register; EC PRTR Regulation 166/2006). Information on old mining sites was provided by the German federal states … E-PRTR reporting (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register; EC PRTR Regulation 166/2006). Information on old mining sites was provided by the German federal states …

  • 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 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … groundwater under the Nitrates Directive. Although the ruling referred to the 2006 Fertilizer Ordinance, it also had implications for the comprehensively revised … groundwater under the Nitrates Directive. Although the ruling referred to the 2006 Fertilizer Ordinance, it also had implications for the comprehensively revised …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … increase feed conversion as performance enhancers has been banned in the EU since 2006, large quantities are still used for (preventive, so-called metaphylactic) … increase feed conversion as performance enhancers has been banned in the EU since 2006, large quantities are still used for (preventive, so-called metaphylactic) …

  • Article from 18.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    EU Regulation on Minimum Requirements for Water Reuse

    … ), the Water Framework Directive ( 2000/60/EG ), the Groundwater Directive ( 2006/118/EG amended by 2014/80/EU ), the Nitrate Directive ( 91/676/EWG ) as well as … safety (EC) No 178/2002 , (EC) No 852/2004 , (EC) No 2073/2005  and (EC) No 1881/2006 . The EU regulation on water reuse focusses on agricultural irrigation due to … ), the Water Framework Directive ( 2000/60/EG ), the Groundwater Directive ( 2006/118/EG amended by 2014/80/EU ), the Nitrate Directive ( 91/676/EWG ) as well as …

  • Article from 29.08.2022 | Last changed: 02.02.2023

    Assessing and regulating of chemical mixtures under REACH

    zwei Reagenzgläser mit verschiedenen Flüssigkeiten

    … of chemical mixtures under REACH Under the European REACH (Regulation (EC 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of … into risk assessment concepts. … Under the European REACH (Regulation (EC 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of …

  • Article from 20.07.2020 | Last changed: 27.07.2020

    Electrical and electronic waste

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … The WEEE directive sets targets for collection, recycling and recovery rates. Since 2006, Germany has been required to submit such rates to the 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 … Elektronikgeräte-Gesetz (ElektroG) Daten 2009 und 2010 Daten 2007 und 2008 Daten 2006 BMU: Waste electrical and electronic equipment European Commission: Recast of …

  • 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 … mine stabilization). Scrap-car recovery rates were introduced in January 2006, and since July 2009 the use of high heat value or recoverable materials as … mine stabilization). Scrap-car recovery rates were introduced in January 2006, and since July 2009 the use of high heat value or recoverable materials as …

  • 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 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 11.02.2022

    Format for the mandatory designation of construction products

    … to in Article 31 or, as the case may be, in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 [REACH] , shall be provided together with the declaration of performance. For … is considered necessary. If an SDS according to Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) is required, it shall be provided together with the declaration of … to in Article 31 or, as the case may be, in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 [REACH] , shall be provided together with the declaration of performance. For …