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  • Press release 21/2018 from 08.08.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Boat hull paints – a problem for our waters

    A sea harbor with many small sail and motor boats.

    … agents in antifouling paints is prohibited on inland waters. These regional regulations might serve as a model which Germany could follow. Only one small region …

  • Press release 76/09 from 23.10.2009 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    The United Nations - together for global chemicals management

    … aimed at combating global warming, and the 2001 Stockholm Convention for the regulation of persistent chemicals that bio-accumulate in the food chain. SAICM … could draw on recommendations and orientation in the development of their national regulation. The Federal Environment Agency plays an active role in the development … four emerging policy issues of international urgency: hazardous chemicals in non-regulated articles, chemicals in electronic waste, lead paint in consumer goods such …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Combined heat and power (CHP)

    A graph shows the development of CHP net power generation from 2003 (78 terawatt hours) to 2024 (103 terawatt hours) and the target for 2025 according to the CHP Act.

    … target is 110 TWh, in 2025 120 TWh shall be generated by CHP systems per year. The regulations of the new act are meant to improve the conditions for CHP. Overall, the … target is 110 TWh, in 2025 120 TWh shall be generated by CHP systems per year. The regulations of the new act are meant to improve the conditions for CHP. Overall, the …

  • News from 11.10.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    First OECD Test Guideline on the investigation of nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … a fundamental parameter, which needs to be considered within an appropriate regulation of nanomaterials. For this reason, Germany demands to include this … information requirement with the nanospecific adaptations of the European Chemical Regulation REACH . The OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals comprise a set …

  • Press release 47/2018 from 17.12.2018 | Last changed: 21.12.2018

    Rodent control involves risks for man and the environment

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … a regulatory offense which can be penalised with a fine of up to €50,000. Different regulations apply according to user groups. UBA has therefore compiled and issued … public; professional users (non-qualified); qualified professional users. The regulations explain in practical terms how to use rodenticides lawfully, safely, and …

  • DzU article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 16.12.2024

    Indicator: Environmentally friendly consumption

    A graph shows the market shares of products with official eco-labelling. Between 2012 and 2022 this figure rose from 3.6 % to 12.2 %. In 2020 there was a significant increase from 7.9 % to 12.0 %. The target for 2030 is 34 % market share.

    … eco-labelling that sets stringent sustainability standards. Up to now, only state-regulated eco-labelling has been considered: Energy labelling (cars, household … eco-labelling that sets stringent sustainability standards. Up to now, only state-regulated eco-labelling has been considered: Energy labelling (cars, household …

  • DzU article from 03.09.2025 | Last changed: 03.09.2025

    Indicator: Organic farming

    A graph shows the increase of the share of organic farming areas in total utilised agricultural area based on data of the German Federal Statistical Office and the BMLEH. It also shows the 30 percent target of the Federal Government.

    … indicator covers areas that are managed in accordance with the European Eco-Basis Regulation and are reported to federal state authorities. Small enterprises below a … indicator covers areas that are managed in accordance with the European Eco-Basis Regulation and are reported to federal state authorities. Small enterprises below a …

  • Press release 33/2022 from 29.06.2022 | Last changed: 27.07.2022

    From 1 July: 25,000 additional collection sites for waste electrical and electronic equipment

    old washing machines pile up at a recycling center

    … in addition to the recycling centres of the municipalities. The aim of the new regulation is to ensure that end-of-life electrical appliances can be disposed of … or abroad. All end-of-life appliances that are returned in accordance with the regulations can thus be prepared for reuse or recycled in order to conserve and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.01.2025

    GE-R-3: Information on pollen

    The picture shows a young women sitting in a birch wood. Her gaze is focused on a smartphone.

    … subscriptions available for the years of 2018 and 2019 owing to the fact that the regulations in connection with the DSGVO (Datenschutz-Grundverordnung / General Data …

  • Newsletter from 17.02.2017 | Last changed: 23.02.2017

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2017

    … the trade and on inspections of undertakings with regard to fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS) This guidance document has been developed in the project “Implementation and enforcement of EU regulations on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances …

  • Appointment from 14.10.2021

    Simplified corporate communications about SVHCs in articles

    … the information duties of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) within the REACH regulation. Learn more about the consumer app Scan4Chem, the European AskREACH … “obligation to tell” about SVHCs in articles according to the European Chemicals Regulation REACH. The smartphone app Scan4Chem developed by AskREACH provides …