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  • Article from 30.04.2024 | Last changed: 13.06.2024

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Project AskREACH

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … the app has successively been released in the AskREACH partner countries. As of May 2024, the app is available in 21 countries in Europe: Austria, Belgium, … Serbia). Companies benefit in several ways from the project: Registered companies may use response templates for answering consumer information requests which help to …

  • Article from 08.01.2018 | Last changed: 10.01.2018

    Fish Embryo Acute Toxicity (FET) test: workshop report available

    Fischembryo

    … UBA and the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) organised an expert workshop in May 2017. The aim was to exchange views on the potential applicability of the FET … TG 236) under the REACH Regulation (No 1907/2006) , the Regulation on CLP (No 1272/2008)  and the BPR (528/2012)  held by European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and the …

  • Article from 04.02.2020 | Last changed: 30.08.2023

    Bio-based and biodegradable plastics

    an einer Eisenstange über einem gepflasterten Platz oder Fußweg hängen durchsichtige Plastiktüten mit Äpfeln

    … and cellulose hydrate, are mostly bio-based and are then chemically modified. 2.5. May bio-based plastic bags be disposed of in the biowaste bin? Generally: No. … this is associated with a great deal of effort. Bio-based biowaste collection bags may only be put in the biowaste bin if they are also biodegradable and approved as …

  • Article from 14.08.2025 | Last changed: 15.08.2025

    Marine litter in the sea

    2 Fish sweep the garbage from the seabed

    … Seafood and fish are frequently eaten with the gastrointestinal tract, which may be contaminated. Studies have shown that small particles in particular can … Seafood and fish are frequently eaten with the gastrointestinal tract, which may be contaminated. Studies have shown that small particles in particular can …

  • Article from 18.08.2025 | Last changed: 20.10.2025

    ChemSelect – assessing the sustainability of chemicals

    different colors in a circle as graphic logo

    … begins with the entry of its composition, if known (from the safety data sheet). It may be necessary to request information from the supplier in order to identify at … with ChemSelect. ChemSelect was originally created in English. Some translations may be inaccurate. In these cases, you should temporarily switch to the English …

  • Article from 25.02.2014 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Learning about and experiencing soil

    Anthill in forest

    … comprehensive and clearly presented information on all soil related matters. In May 2013, a content management system was launched for the site, which, like … comprehensive and clearly presented information on all soil related matters. In May 2013, a content management system was launched for the site, which, like …

  • Article from 20.02.2025 | Last changed: 06.03.2025

    Sino-German Track-II-Dialogue

    8. Plenartreffens des T2D in Shanghai, Mai 2024

    … Sino-German Track-II-Dialogue 8th Plenary Meeting of the T2D in Shanghai, May 2024 Source: Stephan Thurm (UBA) The Sino-German Track II Dialogue (T2D) on …

  • Article from 21.02.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health

    Logo der Studie.

    … area. It is therefore unfortunately not possible to volunteer for the study. In May 2022, PARC, the European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals … with valuable information about environmental pollutants and exposures that may affect their health. This not only has an individual benefit for all …

  • Article from 19.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Concepts and mitigation strategies

    Photo of an arm with a doctor's coat and gloves holding a globe.

    … been established for 45 EU-wide regulated priority substances under the Directive 2008/105/EC on Environmental Quality Standards in Water Policy. These standards are … lists. However, this is expected to change with the next revision of the Directive 2008/105/EC on Environmental Quality Standards and the OGewV. The UBA, in … been established for 45 EU-wide regulated priority substances under the Directive 2008/105/EC on Environmental Quality Standards in Water Policy. These standards are …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro

    Das Foto zeigt mehrere Erlenmeyerkolben mit grünlichem Inhalt, die in einer hellerleuchteten Laborumgebung auf einem Tisch aufgereiht sind.

    … risks posed by veterinary medicines. The UBA determines which veterinary medicines may only be authorised with conditions to protect the environment and, under certain … as part of the approval process. The authorisation of human medicinal products may also be subject to conditions for environmental protection. The Community Code …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

    Photo of a hand wearing a plastic glove taking a water sample in a glass container from a body of water.

    … ( b ioaccumulative) Pose risks to humans and/or environmental organisms, and may be carcinogenic or disrupt the hormonal system ( t oxic) Due to their … Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks), Preliminary Opinion on "Draft Environmental Quality Standards for Priority Substances under the Water …

  • Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

    … For example, in the treatment of muscle and joint pain, transdermal patches may result in lower environmental contamination compared to topical pain relief … products that are often less or no longer pharmacologically active but may have problematic environmental properties, such as persistence (i.e. remaining …