… in building products Some substances in building materials may be harmful to the environment and health. Source: Udo Kroener / Fotolia.com Building products (e.g. … substances in building products are released and in what amounts.  Conclusive information is currently lacking as to the impact of these substances should they be …

… Health-related exposure assessment Exposure - pathes of environmental impact Source: Umweltbundesamt People are exposed to a wide range of … influences. This contact can occur via mouth (e. g. by food), the respiratory system or skin. These routes of entry from the environment into the organism are … of measurements and estimations may reflect reality appropriately. A lot of information is needed for estimating human exposure. To estimate human exposure to …

… as an important area of research. At the WHO/Europe 4th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health held in Budapest in June 2004, the importance of indoor air … underlined and subsequently mentioned as one of 13 main actions in the European Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010. In 2005 the Federal Environment Ministry published a report “Main areas for action to improve indoor air …

… Research project “Environmental justice in urban areas” Urban neighbourhoods need areas for sports, … planning area concerned must be applied. In environmental planning, for example, a systematic check for socio-spatially oriented priorities suggests itself. Use of …

… and spores. Mould needs lots of moisture to grow. last update on 16.09.2013 Further information: The causes of higher dampness inside buildings might include: direct … more humidity from a room in the winter than in the summer. The German Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt ) has published both, a brochure in German and … detection and remediation of mould in buildings Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 1 Evaluation of Information …

… industry, engineering, the chemical and food industries, and the biotech and environmental technology fields. Till to date it is not compulsory for manufactures … medical products – can be absorbed by the gut and then penetrate into the lymphatic system and into the blood. Risks to human health and the environment are most likely …

… 11.01.2019 Heat waves can harm health The German Weather Service (DWD) heat warning system will be working to better protect health by providing improved information. Current climate models suggest it is quite likely that the trend in … symptoms like stress, anxiety, trauma and depression. Adverse impacts to the environment through climate change can cause indirect health effects and risks. …

… Epigenetics and Environmental Influences DNA Source: nobeastsofierce / Fotolia.com The Federal … of genetic characteristics. Epigenetics on the other hand provides additional information that determines gene expression. This additional information – the …

… Assessing environmentally-related health risks Environmental impacts on human health can be … which influences people (or, as the case may be, animals, organs, or cell systems) are exposed to, to what degree, and for how long (exposure estimation). … HBM4EU) Guidance on Communication on Substances in Articles Evaluation of Information Systems Relevant to Climate Change and Health - Vol. 1 Evaluation of …

… Building Products Substances in building products hazardous to environment and health Source: photo 5000 / Fotolia.com Products used in … releases contaminants prior to marketing. However, consumers have a right to information about whether building products contain Substances of Very High Concern …

… Legal provisions Statutory regulations are aimed protection of the environment. Source: AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Harmful substances in products are … Institute for Risk Assessment Product safety portal of the BAuA EU Rapid Alert System (RAPEX) EU-Export Helpdesk Related contents Bauprodukte Chemische Stoffe …