Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox - Communications of the Division -

Editorial

Invitation to Tübingen
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 1, p. 2

Original Articles

S. Gabbert et al.: Recording the long-term effects of PBT and vPvB substances as part of socio-economic analyses under REACH S. Hasenbein et al.: Risk assessment of pesticide mixtures – from standardised single-species tests to model ecosystems Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 1, pp. 3 - 12

Briefly Presented

Chair of Aquatic Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich
Isodetect GmbH
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 1, pp. 13 - 16

Information

Event Announcements Fabrizio Bruner Memorial Workshop on Environmental LC-MS, 4–6 April 2016, Urbino, Italy
Colloquium “LC-MS in Environmental Analysis”, 6–8 June 2016, Leipzig
6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment (As2016), 19–23 June 2016, Stockholm
European Conference on Plastics in Freshwater Environments, 21–22 June 2016, Berlin
32nd Int. Conference on Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 4–8 July 2016, Brussels
ISEAC39 – Int. Conference on Environmental & Food Monitoring, 19–22 July 2016, Hamburg
5th Int. Conference “Enzymes in the Environment”, 24–28 July 2016, Bangor, Wales
5th Int. Symposium on Environmental Biotechnology and Engineering, 25–29 July 2016, Buenos Aires
DIOXIN 2016, 28 August–2 September 2016, Florence
TraceSpec 2016 - 15th Workshop on Trace Metal Speciation for Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 4–7 September 2016, Gdańsk, Poland
Conference “Interfaces against Pollution (IAP 2016)”, 4–7 September 2016, Lleida, Spain
9th Europ. Conference on Pesticides and Related Organic Micropollutants in the Environment, 4–7 October 2016, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
1st Int. Conference “Bioresource Technology”, 23–26 October 2016, Sitges, Spain
BfG Workshop “In-vitro Test Methods”, 27/28 October 2016, Koblenz News in Brief Environmental Analysis Lecture Sessions at the Analytica Conference
Arsenic contamination from food in Europe
EFSA press release: Pesticides: breakthrough in cumulative risk assessment
toxicology in transition – Fraunhofer ITEM participates in European research project »EU-ToxRisk«
Tiny plastic particles: the Rhine is one of the most heavily polluted rivers worldwide
Microplastic particles in food fish and herbivores
EEA Press Release: Many Europeans still exposed to harmful air pollution
UBA Texts 34/2015: Identification of potentially POP-containing waste and recycled materials – derivation of limit values
UBA Texts 76/2015: Protection of Biodiversity in the Risk Assessment and Risk Management of pesticides
UBA Documentation 114/2015: Analysis and trend assessment of environmental and food contamination with selected POPs
UBA Texts 08/2016: Precursors of perfluoroalkyl substances
Glyphosate in urine samples Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 1, pp. 17 - 27

Personal Notices

New members of the FG 25 November 2015 – 23 February 2016
Birthdays, 2nd quarter 2016
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 1, p. 28

Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258

Editorial staff:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI –Spatial and Environmental Sciences–
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Tel. and Fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
E-mail: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical implementation:
Dr. Matthias Kudra, Leipzig University
E-mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de Cover image
Schematic representation of the Multimedia Stock Pollution approach (source: article by S. Gabbert et al.)

Editorial/ Positions

Authorisation and regulation of plant protection products from the perspective of industry and nature conservation practice
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 2, pp. 30-32

Original contributions

D. Claßen et al.: Assessment of persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic properties of
ionic and ionisable substances H. Ulrich et al.: Decline in PFC contamination in municipal sewage sludge in Bavaria M. Rusch et al.: Effective reduction of the antibacterial activity of the fluoroquinolone danofloxacin through biotransformation with the ascomycete Xylaria longipes V. Stark-Rogel et al.: In-depth chemical analysis and assessment of a broad range of liquid wastefrom in-vitro diagnostic instruments
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 2, pp. 33-50

Briefly presented

SENSATEC Sensorik- und Spezialanlagenbau
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 2, pp. 51-52

Information

Event announcements 2nd Congress "Trace substances in the aquatic environment", 13–14 June 2016, Ulm
7th Water Research Horizon Conference, 28–30 June 2016, Dessau
RIMMA 2016 – International Workshop on RISK Information Management, 27–28 June 2016, Berlin
GEWEX Workshop: Advancing Integration of Soil and Subsurface Processes in Climate Models, 28–30 June 2016, Leipzig
Quadrennial Ozone Symposium, 4–9 September 2016, Edinburgh
18th Int. Conf. on Heavy Metals in the Environment, 12–15 September 2016, Ghent, Belgium
2nd Mühlheim Water Analytical Seminar (MWAS 2016): 14–15 September 2016 Brief news NAP – National Action Plan for Plant Protection
EFSA: Bisphenol A immune system safety to be reviewed
EFSA-initiated report: Review of non-monotonic dose-responses of substances for human risk assessment
Public consultation on the EFSA-draft related to the risk assessment of plant protection products
for in-soil organisms
Executive Summary to EDC-2: The Endocrine Society’s 2nd Scientific Statement on Endocrine-
Disrupting Chemicals
Breakthrough achieved in the scientific discussion on endocrine disruptors
UBA Texts 41/2016 published: Novel Assessment Methods in Ecotoxicology
Green light for herbicide glyphosate in the EU not foreseeable
UBA Texts 28/2016: PROMETHEUS – Prioritization of chemicals
UBA Texts 32/2016: Microplastics: Development of an environmental assessment concept
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 2, pp. 53 - 59

Personalia

New members joining the FG from 23 February to 17 May 2016
Birthdays in the 3rd quarter of 2016
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 2, p. 60

Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258

Editorial staff:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI –Spatial and Environmental Sciences–
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Tel. and Fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
E-mail: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical implementation:
Dr. Matthias Kudra, Leipzig University
E-mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de Cover image Plant protection products in use
(Copyright: Kara Fotolia)

Editorial

On dependent and independent experts
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 3, p. 62

Original contributions

C. Apel et al.: Occurrence and distribution of organic UV stabilisers and UV filters in sediments from European estuaries M. Schaffer et al.: Characterisation of the sorption of organic bases from aqueous solutions:
Current results and limitations in predicting environmental behaviour D. Kühnel and S. Böhme: Mixture toxicity of nanomaterials and chemicals
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 3, pp. 63–74

From the Division

Invitation to the Division General Assembly
3rd Doctoral Candidates’ Day of the Division
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 3, p. 75

Briefly introduced

Chair of Applied Geology, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg
Hydroisotop GmbH
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 3, pp. 76–78

Information

Conference report Brief report on the 16th National Congress of the Division "Environmental Chemistry and Cultural Heritage" of the
Italian Chemical Society Event announcements Data Analysis and Modeling in Earth Sciences (DAMES) – Int. Conference, 26–28 September 2016, Hamburg
Int. Symposium on Persistent Toxic Substances, 11–14 October 2016, Leipzig
15th Symposium on remediation, 13–14 October 2016, Jena
Int. Workshop: Engineered Nanoparticles in Environmental Systems, 21–22 October 2016, Landau
Int. Symposium & Workshop: Fish and amphibian embryos as alternative models in toxicology and
teratology, 1–2 December 2016, Aulnay-sous-Bois/Paris, France
2nd Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference, 14–17 May 2017, Berlin News in brief Public consultation on the use of the benchmark dose approach in risk assessment
The Italian Chemical Society’s position on climate change
OECD report: Costs of global air pollution are likely to increase significantly by 2060
UBA-Texte 38/2016: POP and Hg emissions from waste management facilities
Pharmaceutical active substances in the environment: New study by the Austrian Environment Agency
UBA-Texte 54/2016: Clarification of the causes of veterinary pharmaceutical residues found in groundwater
Report 0577 (Vienna Environment Agency): Brominated flame retardants in the environment
UBA background paper: Nanomaterials in the environment
UBA-Texte 57/2016: Gap in the assessment of biocides: Relevance of the effects of repellents
UBA-Texte 60/2016: Measures to reduce the discharge of micropollutants into water bodies
New funding project of the Bavarian Ministry of the Environment: "PureAlps"
Bavarian Environment Agency: Final report: Investigations into the accumulation of various persistent pollutants in terrestrial wildlife
Chemists urge Israel to ban chemical weapons Book review
Chemists in the “Third Reich” – an examination of the darkest chapter in the history of the GDCh predecessor organisations
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 3, pp. 79–90

People

New members joining the Division from 18 May to 29 August 2016
Birthdays, 4th quarter 2016
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox Vol. 22, 2016 No. 3, p. 91

Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258

Editorial staff:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry FB VI –Spatial and Environmental Sciences–
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Tel. and fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
E-mail: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/ Technical implementation:
Dr. Matthias Kudra, Leipzig University
E-mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de Cover image View of Tübingen’s old town, the venue for the joint SETAC-GLB/GDCh Division conference, seen from the Neckar (Photo: B. Honner / © Verkehrsverein Tübingen).

Original Contributions

M. Scheringer: Environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology need better perspectives M. Baumann et al.: On the special status of antibiotics in the contamination of water bodies by pharmaceuticals LAWA-AG: LAWA report "Micropollutants in water bodies"
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 22nd year 2016 No. 4, pp. 94-105

From the Division

Report on the Division General Assembly on 6 September 2016 in Tübingen
Working Group Environmental Monitoring – annual report 2016
Report on the Division’s doctoral researchers’ day
Presentation of the 2016 Paul Crutzen Prize to Dr. Tushar Rastogi

Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 22nd year 2016 No. 4, pp. 105-110

Briefly Presented

LAUS GmbH
ecotox consult
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 22nd year 2016 No. 4, pp. 110-113

Information

Event Announcements ReWaM Status Conference, 25–26 January 2017, Dresden
Athene Workshop, 7–8 March 2017, Koblenz
50th ESSEN CONFERENCE on Water and Waste Management, 22–24 March 2017, Aachen
2nd Joint Symposium on Nanotechnology, 6–7 April 2017, Hannover
Atmospheric Chemistry in the Anthropocene: Faraday Discussion, 22–24 May 2017, York, United Kingdom
Wasser 2017, 22–24 May 2017, Donaueschingen
16th Int. Conference on Chemistry and the Environment ICCE, 18–22 June 2017, Oslo
14th Int. AquaConSoil Conference, 26–30 June 2017, Lyon News in Brief Launch of endocrine active substances information system (EASIS)
Open letter from German NGOs to the Federal Environment Minister
Europe reduced use of ozone layer-harming chemicals in 2015
Groundwater contamination with trifluoroacetic acid
SWR report: Environmental scandal in Central Baden: Data and facts on PFC contamination
UBA texts: Harmonization of environmental exposure assessment for veterinary pharmaceuticals
and biocides
UBA brochure: The Water Framework Directive – Germany’s water bodies 2015
UBA Texts 67/2016: Pharmaceuticals in the environment
Mercury contamination in water bodies
The Seville Declaration on the use of chlorine in warfare Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 22nd year 2016 No. 4, pp. 113-122

Personal News

New members joining the Division from 29 August to 22 November 2016
Birthdays in the first quarter of 2017
Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox 22nd year 2016 No. 4, pp. 122, 123

Published by the Division of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of the German Chemical Society
ISSN: 1618-3258

Editorial staff:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Klaus Fischer
Analytical and Ecological Chemistry, FB VI –Spatial and Environmental Sciences–
University of Trier Campus II, Behringstr. 21, D-54296 Trier
Tel. and Fax: 0651/ 201-3617 Secretariat: 0651/ 201-2243
E-mail: fischerk@uni-trier.de
Abbreviation: Mitt Umweltchem Ökotox
Design/Technical implementation:
Dr. Matthias Kudra, University of Leipzig
E-mail: kudra@uni-leipzig.de Cover image The Division Chair, Prof. Reemtsma, presents the 2016 Paul-Crutzen Award to Dr Tushar Rastogi