2000 Archives - Page 5 of 5

Personal exposure to air pollutants

Apr 1, 2000

The air quality limit values which the European Commission has been working on for the last couple of years apply to ambient air. In this sense, ‘ambient air’ is defined as outdoor air in the troposphere, excluding workplaces. The purpose of the air quality limit...

The Precautionary Principle

Apr 1, 2000

The ‘Precautionary Principle’ has become very much a part of the vocabulary of the general environmental scene today. It has found its way into various international declarations and conventions, is being reflected in national legislation and is also included...

The occurrence of selected hydrocarbons in food on sale at petrol station shops and comparison with food from other shops – a literature survey

Jan 17, 2000

Report no. 00/51: This study presents the results of a review of reports on the occurrence of some hydrocarbons in food in relation to the sales location, with a particular emphasis on petrol station shops. The principal selected hydrocarbons are volatile components...