5. Glossary
biotes
All living organisms (flora, fauna and fungi, as well as micro-organisms such as bacteria, yeasts, micro-fungi, etc.) present in a particular habitat (natural, semi-natural) or biotope.
ecotoxicology
Study of toxic pollutants in ecosystems. This scientific discipline lies at the interface between ecology and toxicology. Its aim is to assess the ways in which pollutants are introduced and circulate in ecosystems, from contaminated environments (air, water and soil) to living communities.
medication
According to the French Public Health Code (article 5111-1), "any substance or composition presented as having curative or preventive properties with regard to human or animal diseases, as well as any substance or composition which may be used in humans or animals...
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Bibliography
- (1) - Légifrance, code de la santé publique, Cinquième partie : Produits de santé (Articles L5111-1 à L5542-2) - , https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/ article_lc/LEGIARTI000045404922...
Source of figures quoted in the introduction
OECD. Pharmaceutical Residues in Freshwater Hazards and Policy Responses, 136 pages, ISSN: 22245081 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1787/22245081 ; https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/c936f42d-en/index.html?itemId=/content/publication/c936f42d-en
...Regulations
Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 23, 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1-73).
Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 12, 2006 on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.
Directive 2008/105/EC...
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French Biodiversity Office : https://www.ofb.gouv.fr/les-milieux-aquatiques
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