The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)

UFZ is a world-leading institution in environmental research and a member of the Helmholtz Association, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It pioneers innovative solutions to environmental challenges, contributes to a liveable, resilient planet, and works towards a sustainable and just future for current and future generations.

Contribution to EmerGO

Alongside project partners, UFZ applies its analytical and chemical expertise to study the emission of persistent and mobile chemicals, including PFAS, in food industry wastewater. It also assesses the efficacy of next-generation treatment solutions, which includes monitoring the transformation products formed during these processes.