Wastewater treatment works effluent is often considered to be one of the most important
point sources of a wide range of anthropogenic contaminants to aquatic systems, however …

Consumer care products often contain UV filters, organic compounds which absorb
ultraviolet light. These compounds may enter surface waters directly (when released from …

The occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the marine
environment is of great concern. This study was done to determine the emergence of eight …

Eight organic UV filters and stabilizers were quantitatively determined in wastewater sludge
and effluent, landfill leachate, sediments, and marine and freshwater biota. Crab, prawn and …

UV filters present in sunscreen and other cosmetics are directly released into the
environment during aquatic recreational activities. The extent to which the wide range of UV …

Although there is increasing concern about residues from personal care products entering
the aquatic environment and their potential to accumulate to levels that pose a health threat …

There is growing evidence that more people in the UK are consuming fish taken from inland
waterways. This may be partly due to the increased numbers of migrants from Eastern …

The interest in UV filters' occurrence in the environment has increased since they were
recognized as “emerging contaminants” having potentially adverse impacts on many …

Organic UV filters are used in personal care products such as sunscreen products, and in
cosmetics, beauty creams, skin lotions, lipsticks, hair sprays, hair dyes, shampoos, and so …

Ny-Ålesund, one of four permanent settlements on Spitsbergen in Svalbard, is a research
town that includes scientific institutes from many countries. Because of daily-used chemicals …