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Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

SuMaHO-principles for Management of Harmful Organisms

In December 2023, OECD published ten general principles for a sustainable management of harmful organisms (SuMaHO). It is a holistic approach that includes a prioritization and combination of available effective measures to minimize harm for humans and the environment.

last update on 16.05.2024

Climate | Energy

Container fumigation with sulfuryl fluoride

Sulfuryl fluoride (SO₂F₂, also known as sulfuryl difluoride) is a colorless and odorless toxic gas that has a high global warming potential. Sulfuryl fluoride is used for pest control in overseas containers, among other things. Practicing container fumigation is associated with high emissions into the atmosphere, which have a non-negligible impact on the global climate.

last update on 18.03.2024

Chemicals

New proposals to promote environmentally sound use of biocides

Man in overalls and yellow hard hat applying a mint green coat to a building façade

Biocidal products must be used wisely to avoid harming humans and the environment. UBA has compiled a set of measures how to achieve that goal.

16.07.2015

Short link: www.uba.de/t8533en

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