… contain a great many substances that are released into indoor air, soil, or groundwater. They include organic or inorganic substances which may harm the environment or human health. last update on 02.08.2022 Volatile organic compounds (VOC) Composite wood panels (particle board), for example, are in widespread … are to be applied to assess indoor air contamination by volatile organic compounds ( VOC ). The AgBB Committee has developed an evaluation scheme for the VOC …

… exposure assessment Exposure - pathes of environmental impact Source: Umweltbundesamt People are exposed to a wide range of environmental influences, such as … factors was gathered and evaluated in a uniform way. Related contents Anerkennung und Harmonisierung – 4MS-Initiative Bewertungsgrundlagen und Leitlinien Indikator: Bevölkerungsgewichtete Feinstaubbelastung (PM10) …

… ensuring socio-spatially just access to environmental resources. In a BMUB / UBA- funded project on “Environmental justice in urban areas”, which ran from January 2012 … and measures: It is essential to determine the area-related need for action. Links, e.g. for inclusion in integrated urban development concepts, should be … residential areas and healthy living conditions for everyone. Associated content Links Theme "Environmental justice..." Difu: Projekt „Umweltgerechtigkeit im …

… amounts of mould spores can influence human health Source: Regine Szewzyk / Umweltbundesamt Mould is a fungus which develops typical mushroom threads and spores. Mould … regularly transports dampness outdoors, in buildings which must be structurally sound per se and not allow any direct means for wetness to enter. A change in … in the winter than in the summer. The German Federal Environment Agency ( Umweltbundesamt ) has published both, a brochure in German and detailed guide with …

… in the animals tested. For nanomaterials present in sun creams it is clear that sound skin acts as an excellent barrier. Orally ingested nanomaterials – for example … Federal Environment Agency participated in this "Nano-Dialog". Associated content Links UBA webpage: Chemicals: Nanotechnology UBA webpage: Economics: Nanotechnology … reports Scientific Stakeholder Meeting on Nanomaterials in the Environment Background and position papers Nanomaterials in the environment Summary of the results of …

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… If they are released into the indoor air of buildings, or into the soil and groundwater, they can pose a risk to the environment and human health. Sofar these … materials, mineral building materials and roofing materials can also contain undesirable substances. Substances which have already been banned may also be … of Substances of Very High Concern in building products. Associated content Links Committee for Health-related Evaluation of Building Products Publications …

… applicable for a given product. Source: Microsoft Office / UBA Associated content Links German legal texts, online (in German) Online access to European Union law …

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