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Not only children can react particularly sensitive but also the health of adults and particularly the elderly is determined by environmental influences. Therefore, it is important to consider all phases of life when looking at the effects of environmental influences. read more

„Multiple Chemical Sensitivity“ (MCS) is characterised by general symptoms such as fatigue, exhaustion, respiratory problems, symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract and further malfunctions of various organ systems. read more

When is a product considered low-polluting and low-emissions? What other environmental properties should a product have? Various evaluation methods are used to answer these questions. read more

The UBA carries out research in its own laboratories on the effects of plant protection products, biocides, pharmaceutical drugs or industrial chemicals on the environment. Its research answers questions such as: How do these substances impact individual organisms in ecosystems? How are they distributed in soil, water and air? Is their effectiveness sufficient to control articulata and rodents? read more

What is the purpose of classification and labelling of chemicals? What exactly is "classification" and "labelling"? What are the governing laws and where can they be looked up? read more

Under the European Chemicals legislation REACH the release of a substance into the environment is estimated on the basis of emission factors. read more

Toxicology is the study of poisons and incidences of poisoning to which both artificial and natural substances can give rise in people. As a rule, a distinction is made between toxicology and eco-toxicology, the latter being defined as the effects of substances on organisms in populations and ecosystems. read more