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  • Article from 04.12.2015 | Last changed: 13.02.2025

    Artificial stream and pond system

    Hall and grounds with artificial guttering

    … procedures for substances and mixtures (formulations). It also provides the Federal Environmental Ministry with scientific assistance in developing and consolidating environmental protection regulations. Special features of the FSA The FSA is one of …

  • Article from 07.09.2015 | Last changed: 07.09.2015

    REACH – What is it?

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … and carry out their own evaluations of associated risks. The basic principle ‘ No data, no market‘ means that substances shall not be placed on the market without … framework for PMT/vPvM Substances under REACH for registrants, regulators, researchers and the water sector REACH: Guidance and Methods for the Identification … and Drinking Water Prioritised PMT/vPvM substances in the REACH registration database Further development of screening tests for the evaluation of potential PBT …

  • Article from 16.12.2021 | Last changed: 28.03.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    various colorful tablets and pills from the top

    … in the 1990s, public debate also focused on contraceptive hormones and the environmental impact of pharmaceutical residues. There was also concern that … sign for the environment: whereas pharmaceuticals are among the most thoroughly researched substances as concerns human toxicology, the ecotoxicological effects of … active substances into groundwater via bank filtration Monographs of Environmental Data for Active Substances in Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Suitability of laboratory …

  • Article from 01.07.2015 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Biocides

    Preservative wood into the dose

    … in the EU is thus a two-step procedure. The Federal Environment Agency assesses the environmental effects of biocides and must grant its approval in the authorisation … in the authorisation procedure, the UBA also draws up valuation criteria and funds research projects on the application of biocides and potential risks for the …

  • Article from 24.02.2025 | Last changed: 31.03.2025

    Guided tours

    … of UBA Dessau-Roßlau: Stairs and bridges in atrium Source: Silvia Sinah In the environmental library of UBA Dessau-Roßlau Source: Silvia Sinah Citizens’ service …

  • Article from 07.08.2024 | Last changed: 05.02.2025

    UBA offices

    Collage of three buildings: modern glass building, historic building in green environment and mountain station on snow-covered slope

    … to come see our unique building for yourself, visit our Fachbibliothek Umwelt (environmental library), which houses a large collection of environmental books, and … our flowing, flow-through and stagnant system simulation facility (FSA) where we do research into areas such as the effect of pharmaceutical drugs and pesticides on the … Messe 6, 04103 Leipzig, Germany Directions The UBA application lab for AI and Big Data is located at the Leipzig site Location of the German Environment Agency's AI …

  • Article from 25.08.2014 | Last changed: 25.10.2016

    Environmental guidelines

    the Federal Environment Agency´s office building from above with its solar cells on the roof

    Environmental guidelines Renewable energies are also used in the Federal Environment … We feel that it is essential that we at the UBA set a good example when it comes to environmental protection. And so we have set ourselves the goal of ensuring that we …

  • Article from 20.01.2023 | Last changed: 14.08.2025

    Mission Statement

    Modern four-storey building with wood and different colored glass elements, in front of it trees and a pond with water lilies and pond lilies

    … and to many European and international organisations on the basis of its own research. It is also responsible for implementing a large number of environmental laws. Outstanding professional and scientific work as well as its … society. We use state-of-the-art digital methods to analyse our own environmental data and data from third parties. This lays the foundation for research and …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 08.10.2021

    State of the art in safety technology

    … developed by the Federal Environment Agency and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM). It contains the following modules: DOSIS database (documentation system on the state of the art in safety technology) ZEMA … accidents and helps to fulfil the obligation on public authorities to disseminate environmental information, as set out in Article 10 of the Environmental Information …

  • Article from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 13.10.2016

    Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks

    … does it hold? last update on 13.10.2016 Nanotechnology refers to the production, research or application of particles or surfaces which are smaller than 100 … and the elimination of pollutants from the environment. There is very little data available on the subject up to now. The UBA commissioned a series of studies … and risks of nanotechnology processes and products for the environment and for environmental protection. The studies are entitled: “Environmental Relief Effects …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

    Plant safety

    … are used – and in the event of an accident, minimize the consequent health and environmental effects. At the UBA, all such measures are based on the principle of … update on 06.07.2020 In the interest of promoting plant safety, we conduct our own research, support Ministry of the Environment research, and assist with the process … Reporting and Assessment Unit (ZEMA) documents, assesses and publicizes in a database and annual reports all accidents and incidents that are subject to …

  • Article from 08.01.2024 | Last changed: 09.01.2024

    Mobile air conditioning with fluorinated refrigerants

    The photo shows that the fluorinated refrigerant 1234yf burned during the laboratory test.

    … the Federal Environment Agency commissioned the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) to test the ignition behaviour of the refrigerant 1234yf … Authority report on R1234yf in MAC (2013) (3.13 MB) Mobile Air Conditioning: Environmentally Sound Alternatives (1.38 MB) Press Release 06/2010 (54.24 kB) Press …