… regulatory framework and research activities related to this topic. Further chemical and ecotoxicological assessments will be conducted. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) … reduced. This can be achieved by using systems that treat the ballast water with chemicals (biocides) or UV light, for example. Mechanical cleaning with filters is …

… of the oceans ( eutrophication ), while pollutants such as industrial chemicals, pesticides, and pharmaceutical residues harm marine life and accumulate … of the oceans ( eutrophication ), while pollutants such as industrial chemicals, pesticides, and pharmaceutical residues harm marine life and accumulate …

… seas were also used as a dumping site for old munitions , the toxic explosives and chemical warfare agents of which are now detectable in seawater, sediment and living … their impact on the seas and oceans. Based on the data collected, the biological , chemical and physical state of the marine environment is assessed at local, … seas were also used as a dumping site for old munitions , the toxic explosives and chemical warfare agents of which are now detectable in seawater, sediment and living …

… law. last update on 15.09.2014 There are classifications of rivers for biological, chemical and morphological parameters. The oldest assessment is the saprobic system … to describe the oxygen content of watercourses. After 1980 classifications for chemical and morphological parameters were used too. Now the status of waters is …

… German Committee on Indoor Air Guide Values (AIR) Indoor air is a significant chemical uptake pathway. To assess indoor air quality in public and private … also derives risk-related and preliminary guide values for selected carcinogenic chemicals in indoor air. Members of the AIR are experts from federal states and …

… Anyone afflicted with environment-related health disorders (e.g. multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)) may suffer considerably from fragrances.  Some of these … only provide for sketchy assessment of the risks of fragrances. The new EU chemicals law REACH is not expected to bring about any fundamental changes since, …