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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
… 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 … -
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… 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
… 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
… 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
… (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
… 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
… 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 …