News - Risk Assessment
18. May 2021
Assessment of the environmental impact of building products
A new assessment method has been developed to encourage sustainable building and water protection at the source.
Read more12. May 2021
Microplastics in the environment
Plastic particles are everywhere - in water, in soil and also in food. But too little is known about the effects of the particles on ecosystems and humans. Therefore, the risk assessment of the substances remains difficult. The Ecotox Center informed about the current state of knowledge in an online course in January.
Read more29. April 2021
PFAS in Swiss sediments
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) are very stable in the environment and are therefore detected almost everywhere. A new study investigates the occurrence of PFAS in Swiss sediments.
Read more22. March 2021
Early warning systems with potential: video
Online biomonitoring systems offer the possibility of real-time monitoring of wastewater with organisms and enable wastewater treatment plants to react immediately to acute pollution.
Read more14. January 2021
24. November 2020
Strategy for assessing sediment quality in Switzerland
After 6 years, the assessment concept for sediment quality in Switzerland is in the home straight. In addition to a harmonised method for sampling and sample preparation, a list of substances for regular sediment monitoring has been developed, as well as sediment quality criteria and an evaluation system.
Read more17. November 2020
Biomonitoring for plant production products in Switzerland
A monitoring concept for residues in Swiss agricultural soils is currently being developed as part of the action plan for the reduction of risks and sustainable use of plant protection products. The most important steps are the development of ecotoxicological guidance values for soils and the selection of suitable biological indicators.
Read more27. October 2020
Ecotoxicological effects of polyacrylamides and polyacrylates in agriculture
Polyacrylamides and polyacrylates can be used as soil conditioners. But since most chemical regulations do not apply to polymers, little is known about their ecotoxicological effects. A report summarises the current state of knowledge.
Read more02. September 2020
New faces at the Ecotox Centre
We welcome our new colleagues Alena Tierbach and Carolin Riegraf.
Read more09. July 2020
Info sheet on PFAS in the environment
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are very stable and accumulate worldwide in the environment and in organisms. A new info sheet gives information on their occurrence, their toxicity and the regulatory context.
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