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  • Article from 20.05.2022 | Last changed: 18.07.2022

    Good to know about nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … The Federal Environment Agency supports an objective debate on the chances and risks which nanotechnology involves. It wants to help promote the opportunities … (BAM) issued a review summarising the status and important results of 85 research projects which were launched or monitored under the joint research strategy. The new … Observatory for Nanomaterials EU-ON ECHA Leitfäden REACH-clp-biodzid Helpdesk UBA publications Publications Nanotechnology Conference reports Scientific Stakeholder …

  • Article from 13.09.2023 | Last changed: 06.10.2023

    The Rotterdam Convention

    a container-ship

    … with certain hazardous chemicals is regulated by the Rotterdam Convention. Source: VanderWolf Images / Adobe The Rotterdam Convention regulates international trade with certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides. According to it, such substances may only be imported into a country … of Harmful Organisms AskREACH Internationales Chemikalienmanagement Related publications Test battery for the effect determination of chemicals in soils: …

  • Article from 04.08.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection law

    paragraphs

    … AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Regulations in soil protection law exist at both national and European level. The numerous EU provisions must be implemented into national … Rechtliche Steuerung Fachbeirat Bodenuntersuchungen (FBU) Boden des Jahres Related publications The upcoming European Soil Health Law – chances and challenges for an … PBT assessment Quo vadis soil protection in the Alps? Final report of the UFOPLAN project: Assessment of the Alpine Convention Soil Conservation Protocol and

  • Article from 26.09.2023 | Last changed: 26.09.2023

    Harmonisation of health assessment – LCI values and EU-LCI values

    An attic floor will be finished.

    Harmonisation of health assessment – LCI values and EU-LCI values Materials used for interior fittings must not pose a risk to health. Source: Jürgen Fälchle / Fotolia.com Many European Research projects show that the development of low-emission materials and building products … Bauprodukten Studien zur Messung, Vermeidung und Bewertung von Schadstoffen Related publications Toxicological basis data for the derivation of EU-LCI values for …

  • 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

    … according to the most stringent requirements worldwide under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). In the meantime 14 UBA sites – including all air quality … highest demands in terms of environmental protection for building and remediation projects at its offices, demands whereby it is constantly charting new territory in … performance is continually improving. Associated content Links Website: EMAS Publications Umwelterklärung 2020 des Umweltbundesamtes Aktualisierte …

  • Article from 20.11.2025 | Last changed: 24.11.2025

    Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines

    Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines last update on 20.11.2025 Introduction Pursuant … Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt – UBA ) has been tasked with stipulating mandatory evaluation criteria for materials and substances that come into contact … which is already assessed by another authority or international organization … Evaluation Criteria and Guidelines

  • Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    Questions and Answers on Water Reuse

    Questions and Answers on Water Reuse Water reuse can help alleviate water shortages. But reclaimed water can contain pathogens and pollutants. Questions and answers on the proposal for a regulation submitted by … between various suitability classes in accordance with the intended application. … Questions and Answers on Water Reuse

  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … Micropollutants in Water Bodies Residues of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, biocides and other chemicals can have effects on the environment and human health even in low … period. Associated content Links 2018 Press Release on UBA Recommendations Publications Recommendations for reducing micropollutants in waters Reducing the …

  • Article from 15.04.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    Pesticides

    … Pesticides Pesticides are the active substances used in plant protection products and biocides. They are toxic in especially to plants (herbicides), insects … or fungi (fungicides). last update on 15.04.2020 Plant protection products and biocides are discharged into rivers and streams primarily via diffuse sources … (143.32 kB) Associated content Links Biozides Plant protection products Related publications Waters in Germany Tags Isoproturon river water plant protection product …

  • Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Geoengineering-Governance

    atmosphere of the Earth

    … geoengineering measures all have in common is that they harbour risks for humans and the environment and can have a global impact. They should therefore also be … on a binding international regulation, which includes a ban on commercial research projects. Associated content Links Geoengineering topic page - Technical questions … the control of ocean fertilisation Geoengineering under the Biodiversity Convention Publications Solar Radiation Modification (SRM): Intractable Governance and

  • 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.

    … body of legislation, e.g. the implementation of immission control law, water law and nature conservation law. A number of laws, however, are enforced by the Federal … are listed here (German only). The administrative structure in the Federal Republic of Germany, especially the division of tasks between the federal level, the … liability, harm and criminal actions IMPEL Survey Implementation Challenges Publications Dialog mit Expertinnen und Experten zum EU-Rechtsakt für …

  • Article from 22.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Chemicals

    … polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exceeds the values of the environmental quality standards for chemicals regulated in the German Ordinance on Surface Waters. last … charges, erosion or air. Exceedances of the environmental quality standard (EQS) indicate that chemicals are occurring in concentrations which are … Organic Pollutants (POPs) Related contents Das Stockholmer Übereinkommen Related publications Waters in Germany Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Tags chemicals river …