Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

The winners of the 15th German Hazardous Substance Protection Award have been announced: The prize, endowed with 10,000 euros and awarded by the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS), went to the General Customs Directorate in Bonn for its innovative solution for identifying containers contaminated with hazardous substances using the GDA-F gas detection device. This technology protects customs officers from hazardous substances in import and overseas containers.