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  • Article from 06.12.2017 | Last changed: 06.12.2017

    Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers

    Käse, aus Plastikfolie ausgewickelt

    … update on 06.12.2017 What are phthalates, what are they for? Phthalates are compounds of phthalic acid (1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid) with various alcohols (phthalic … Focus on the future: 3D printing Development of cornerstones for a monitoring programme for the assessment of biocide emissions into the environment Tags human …

  • Article from 27.01.2016 | Last changed: 29.02.2016

    Inspections in the Antarctic

    2013 South African-German inspection group

    … and observer missions in the Antarctic. last update on 27.01.2016 Inspections under the Antarctic Treaty In January 2013, after a 14-year interval, Germany … by the Federal Foreign Office and the Director of the South African Antarctic Programme. The purpose of this inspection was to check the compliance with the …

  • Article from 04.05.2020 | Last changed: 04.05.2020

    International policy and knowledge transfer

    People working on a presentation

    … advice. Therefore, the focus is on the transfer of international environmental programmes and measures to the national level of the partner countries, such as the … for stringent environmental policies. Even before EU accession negotiations got underway, Germany concluded bilateral environmental agreements with some of the …

  • Article from 31.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.09.2024

    Alpine Convention

    A clear-water lake, surrounded by high mountains

    … and ecological viability. The economic and societal framework conditions require a fundamental change. Furthermore, the Alps are affected to a large extent by … and Germany) and the European Union (EU) agreed in 1991 on a political framework programme for the protection and sustainable development of the region. The result: …

  • Article from 14.11.2016 | Last changed: 16.11.2016

    EU Construction Products Regulation

    … in the context of CE marking. The German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA) considers it crucial to implement information obligations from EU … Article 6(5) now requires information on included substances of very high concern under the REACH regulation or a safety data sheet always to be included into the … soon to be easier (54.51 kB) Related contents EPA-Netzwerk Anerkennung und Harmonisierung – 4MS-Initiative Harmonisierung der gesundheitl. Bewertung – …

  • Article from 15.07.2024 | Last changed: 15.07.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with climate-friendly refrigerant CO2

    Silver VW Touran in front of the UBA headquarters.

    … The CO 2 system cools the vehicle interior very fast and is energy-efficient. Under normal European summer weather conditions, the new mobile air conditioning … great interest, including Rajendra Shende, at that time head of UNEP Ozon Action Programme. Source: shecco Next Previous Associated content Links VW-CO2 heat pump …

  • Article from 29.11.2018 | Last changed: 24.03.2020

    EU law for construction products

    … the German building law in 2016 the current requirements valid in Germany can be found in the “ Administrative Rules ─ Technical Building Regulations ” (abbreviated … of dangerous substances” to carry out the mandated tasks as described in its work programme . Altogether over 600 harmonised product standards and 1500 testing …

  • Article from 29.09.2015 | Last changed: 29.09.2015

    Odours from building products

    a young woman takes a smell at one of different glass plungers which are set out in a row

    … paints and varnishes. Building products which outgas volatile organic compounds (VOC) and odours can be harmful to the health and well-being of the people who … other refurbishment products and insight into the Blue Angel ecolabel is in the Gesund und umweltfreundlich renovieren brochure. Choosing the right products can reduce …

  • Article from 02.09.2013 | Last changed: 25.03.2014

    Environmental product declarations for construction products

    … the documentation of products in the construction process. They also provide the fundamental information for carrying out life cycle assessments. last update on … data by independent third parties, Ensure regular reporting and publication of the programme and results, Determination of a deadline to meet programme requirements. …

  • Article from 06.03.2013 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Blue Angel for Building Products and Furnishings

    Logo of the Blue Angel ecolabel

    … source of them, and in order to make a choice available to consumers the Action Programme Environment and Health in German and others require that products which … has been created.  The AgBB scheme assesses the emissions of volatile organic compounds ( VOC ) according to uniform, reliable, health-related criteria.  It has been …

  • Landing page from 09.09.2024

    Important Environmental Indicators

    … on water issues of the Federal States and the Federal Government Nitrate in groundwater © Research and Technology Centre West Coast a.o. Plastic waste in the North … Environmentally friendly consumption © Held et al./Institut für Makroökonomie und Konjunkturforschung National Welfare Index © Statistisches Bundesamt Global environmental footprint of consumption Environment and economy © …

  • Article from 10.03.2021 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Focal Point to the Basel Convention (Germany)

    Garbage truck

    … The Focal Point to the Basel Convention in Germany, which was established under the Waste Shipment Act (AbfVerbrG), issues permits for transfrontier shipment … Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2008 Annex IC Auslegungsfragen betreffend Abfall und Nebenprodukte KOM(2007) 59 endgültig Link Basel Convention Link OECD Decision on the Control of Transboundary Movenemnts of Wastes OECD-Decision on the Control of Transboundary Movements …