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  • Article from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 15.09.2023

    Reference and HBM Values

    Urine and blood specimen in tubes on a questionaire for laboratory analysis

    … and are updated if new information becomes available. The reference value for a chemical substance in human biological material (e.g. blood, urine) is derived … values Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (30.62 kB) Next Previous Tags blood chemicals human biomonitoring population case study … The reference value allows the …

  • Article from 15.09.2023 | Last changed: 15.09.2023

    Human Biomonitoring Commission (HBM Commission)

    A rubber glove coated hand removes a test tube out of a  test tube rack.

    … as well as the requirements of HBM. This requirements include aside from sound chemical-analysis also a careful collection of the human samples and a thorough … for the guidance value derivation is laid down in a monograph about the individual chemical substance and is published as statement of the HBM Commission . The …

  • Article from 30.01.2024 | Last changed: 02.02.2024

    Indoor Air Hygiene Commission

    A modern livingroom

    … recommendations and statements on various issues and problems with biological and chemical substances in the air indoors. last update on 30.01.2024 Indoor Air Hygiene … all breathe: on the work of the Indoor Air Hygiene Commission (IRK) Conversion of industrial buildings into housing space: What needs to be considered with regard to …

  • Article from 14.06.2017 | Last changed: 23.06.2017

    Survey 1990-1992 in Comparison with Survey 1997-1999

    pedestrians are crossing a street on an cross-walk

    … in West-Germany. The reduction might be caused by the decrease of PAH emissions (industrial emissions, domestic heating with coal) in East-Germany. The mean … in West-Germany. The reduction might be caused by the decrease of PAH emissions (industrial emissions, domestic heating with coal) in East-Germany. The mean …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    German Environmental Survey 1997-1999, GerES III

    Pedestrians on a pavement

    … is widespread, toxic and dioxine contaminated. The other chlorophenols are used in industry, agriculture and private homes for various purposes. In Table … are active agents in a lot of pesticides. Flame proofing agents are important chemicals used in industry and can be detected in all environmental compartments. …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 11.05.2017

    German Environmental Survey, GerES

    Collage

    … the exposure of the population to environmental effects. Source: See Imprint Chemicals, mould or noise – people are exposed every day to potentially harmful …

  • Article from 20.08.2019 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Project DEMOCOPHES

    Mutter und Kind beim Memory-Spielen, die Mutter deckt ein Kärtchen mit einer Schlange auf, der Junge schaut neugierig unter die Karte, bevor sie ganz aufgedeckt ist

    … countries. The study tracked the exposure of children and their mothers to certain chemicals which can enter into the human organism through various exposure paths …

  • Article from 15.09.2013 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Allergies

    A girl blows her nose. In the background is a flower meadow with daisies an dandelion.

    … human interference, man is responsible for the presence of other allergens (certain chemicals, for example). Consumers can actively avoid contact with some of these … human interference, man is responsible for the presence of other allergens (certain chemicals, for example). Consumers can actively avoid contact with some of these …

  • Article from 14.12.2016 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) „Multiple Chemical Sensitivity“ (MCS) is characterised by … Persons affected by MCS attribute these symptoms to exposure to different kinds of chemicals and environmental noxae, whereby even very low concentrations, which do …

  • Article from 21.10.2022 | Last changed: 25.10.2022

    Human biomonitoring

    many phrases in the field of biomonitoring

    … call the one-off or repeated measurement of biological markers of exposure to chemical, physical or biological factors or show their effects (effect markers). As … Homepage European Human Biomonitoring Homepage (COPHES) BMUV and German Chemical Industry Association set new targets ... Publications Human Biomonitoring of „new“ …

  • Article from 19.03.2018 | Last changed: 20.03.2018

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

    Some labeled brown flasks

    … combustion (especially in vehicular emissions), or as volatile by-products of industrial or commercial processes. Possible sources of VOCs in indoor air include … will find experts via local health and environment offices, the local Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or online. Specialists can often determine the probable cause … Related publications Test battery for the effect determination of chemicals in soils: Suitability of test systems with mycorrhizal fungi for the risk …

  • Article from 11.05.2017 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Endocrine disruptors

    A baby sits among cuddly toys with a ball in its hand.

    … programmes indicate that this reduction may be caused at least partially by chemicals in the environment that interfere with the hormonal system. These chemicals are called endocrine disrupters and are suspected of disturbing …