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  • Article from 15.07.2014 | Last changed: 15.07.2014

    Economic impact

    Oil storage tanks at the port

    … costs by an average of 20 percent, via the options revealed by consulting and information. Such a move would also reduce total material requirement (TMR) by more than 9 percent, and would reduce the budget deficit in 2030 by around €226 …

  • Article from 08.07.2014 | Last changed: 08.07.2014

    Leveraging cost reduction potential through resource efficiency

    A man with the calculator calculates the costs.

    … of individual companies. The program’s consulting activities have revealed that more than €200,000 (i.e. 2 percent of revenue) per year and company could be saved. … expense and with small investments that would pay for themselves very quickly. More than half of the measures recommended by outside consultants were rolled out …

  • Article from 19.05.2025 | Last changed: 13.06.2025

    Testing facility of Pests of Public Health Importance

    two rats

    … IfSG). The UBA is the federal authority responsible for this approval and publishes information on its website on how to apply for testing and listing of products and … IfSG). The UBA is the federal authority responsible for this approval and publishes information on its website on how to apply for testing and listing of products and …

  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … Good to know about nanomaterials Nano structures are more than 1000 times smaller than the diameter of an human hair Source: … REACH regulation ECHA provides nanospecific annexes for their general guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment. European register of …

  • Article from 13.09.2023 | Last changed: 06.10.2023

    The Rotterdam Convention

    a container-ship

    … to it, such substances may only be imported into a country if that country has been informed of the hazards in advance and has given its consent ("Prior Informed … to the PIC process, the current status of ratification, and other up-to-date information are available on the BRS Joint Secretariat website. Associated content …

  • Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection law

    paragraphs

    … the soil for agricultural purpose. Germany's Länder have enacted their own laws to more specifically define and implement BBodSchG and BBodSchV. Building law/regional … the soil for agricultural purpose. Germany's Länder have enacted their own laws to more specifically define and implement BBodSchG and BBodSchV. Building law/regional …

  • Article from 21.02.2023 | Last changed: 21.02.2023

    Environmental management at UBA

    EMAS logo on the face of the UBA office building in Dessau-Roßlau

    … is to be 'zero emissions' during operation We have taken an important step towards more environmentally friendly travel with regard to emissions from business travel. … that are developed within the specialist units at UBA to make the Agency itself more environmentally friendly. Examples of targeted measures include the procurement …

  • Article from 09.12.2025 | Last changed: 09.12.2025

    Approval and Harmonization – 4MS Initiative

    … in 2006 the Commission withdrew its support for the EAS. Work was to proceed on a more limited “harmonisation” project under the Construction Products Directive, but … in 2006 the Commission withdrew its support for the EAS. Work was to proceed on a more limited “harmonisation” project under the Construction Products Directive, but …

  • Article from 20.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines

    … for materials in contact with drinking water. UBA has prepared the following information to describe the transition from the national regulations to the future … The German Environment Agency voluntarily offers as additional service to evaluate more starting substances not covered by DVGW-standard W 347. Evaluated starting …

  • Article from 05.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    Distributing drinking water

    … water installations. It should be replaced completely as soon as possible by more appropriate materials. Already since 1 December 2013 a new limit value of … (TrinkwV). The following recommendation (only available in German) provides further information on the evaluation of material born contaminants in contact with drinking …

  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … substances of medicinal products that have been on the market for a long time. Moreover, research into environmentally compatible active substances needs to be … toxic) should not be authorised. Doctors and pharmacists must be better informed about the environmental aspects of medicinal products. Patients also need …

  • Article from 08.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Environmental Compliance Assurance

    A red barrel lies in a river and is examined by a person in a green protective suit.

    … Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law ), the police ( EnviCrimeNet, informal network of police officers and other crime fighters in the field of … legislation. IMPEL's activities are project-based and promote the exchange of information and experience between all the competent bodies responsible for the … In addition to adequate staffing and technical equipment, the participants favoured more opportunities for exchange and improved cooperation with other authorities as …