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  • Press release 18/2014 from 09.04.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Pharmaceuticals in the environment pose a global challenge

    Arzneimittelkapseln

    … Pharmaceuticals in the environment pose a global challenge Hundreds of active substances and degradation products contaminate water and soil almost worldwide … results of the UBA project report that over 630 different pharmaceutical active substances and their degradation products have been traced in the environment …

  • Cover from 17.06.2025

    Section: Downloads

    … treatment on the discharge into the environment Short Table: Toxicity of active substances to aquatic organisms (02.2025) Detailed Table: Toxicity of active substances to aquatic organisms - examples from aquatics with indication of the most … treatment on the discharge into the environment Short Table: Toxicity of active substances to aquatic organisms (02.2025) Detailed Table: Toxicity of active …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-9: Ozone burden

    The picture shows the exhaust pipe of a motor car emitting exhaust gases.

    … organic compounds at high temperature and sun irradiation. The emissions from those substances decreased distinctly since 1995; this led to a decline in peak … oxides emanate mostly from over-fertilised soils. The emissions from precursor substances have decreased since 1995; this has led to a distinct decline in peak … and leads to ozone depletion, especially during the night. In fact, ozone precursor substances are transported by wind beyond urban areas, thus contributing to the …

  • Newsletter from 09.02.2021 | Last changed: 09.02.2021

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 1/2021

    … information (in German) Consumer tips Heating with wood Burning wood can produce substances which are harmful to both the climate and health. How to heat with as few … adaptations The concept for assessing persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances (PBT) needs to be revised: substances that are poorly soluble in water and substances which biodegrade …

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    HMP Birthday Calendar: January

    Photo of a wintery water body featuring the text: Do not dispose of medicines via the toilet or sink – this protects our waters

    … January Drug residues enter water bodies because most active pharmaceutical substances are excreted by the human body after ingestion and are not retained by … und Umwelt … Drug residues enter water bodies because most active pharmaceutical substances are excreted by the human body after ingestion and are not retained by …

  • Newsletter from 01.11.2018 | Last changed: 01.11.2018

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 5/2018

    … of 74 million euros. The project has now decided to take a closer look at nine new substances including mercury, acrylamide, glyphosate and fipronil. Wastewater … products, and biocides. Our concern: Also transformation products can be hazardous substances. Meanwhile… Series Scientific Opinion Paper Page number 5 Year of …

  • Press release 13/2024 from 25.03.2024 | Last changed: 27.03.2024

    Assessment value set for plasticisers in urine

    Behandschute Hand hält Glasröhrchen mit Urin

    … (MnHexP) in urine. Up to a value of 60 micrograms per litre (µg/L) of urine, this substance is not believed to be harmful to human health according to current … the human body. Furthermore, the possibility of other as yet unknown precursor substances that could be broken down by the body into mono-n-hexyl phthalate is also …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate impacts: Field of action industry and commerce

    Pipelines on a factory site

    … decrease in the future as a result of the energy transition. Release of hazardous substances: Chemical and wastewater treatment plants are affected by increased risks of the release of hazardous substances as a result of flooding. In built-up areas, untreated wastewater can …

  • Newsletter from 10.12.2024 | Last changed: 10.12.2024

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2024

    … the case, the synthetic hair is made from plant-based cellulose – free from harmful substances and reusable. “PIGMENTURA”: The innovative, pigment-based dyeing process … 2024 “Chemistry in everyday life” app provides information about chemical substances The “Chemistry in everyday life” app (in German) offers quick access to reliable information about chemical substances – now there's a new version! With improved search options, modern design …

  • News from 08.10.2018 | Last changed: 09.10.2018

    EU Commission proposes regulation for the reuse of water

    irrigation on a field

    … can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful substances, however. On 28 May 2018, the EU Commission proposed a regulation, on … can help to reduce water shortages. Reused water can contain pathogens and harmful substances, however. On 28 May 2018, the EU Commission proposed a regulation, on …

  • Newsletter from 13.12.2019 | Last changed: 13.12.2019

    Newsletter "UBA aktuell" - No.: 6/2019

    … samples of urine and blood from children and adolescents for evidence of harmful substances. The current issue of the UMID journal explains the results of the … and a new study by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) on chemical substances in prepared foods.  read more (in German) Industry & environment UBA … for numerous animals and plants, and help break down environmentally harmful substances such as waste water or fertilisers. The UBA information portal on "River …