Dutch experts on climate change adaptation join forces Fourteen Dutch knowledge institutes have joined forces to provide practical, demand-driven policy advice based on climate change adaptation.
Substances of very high concern hamper recycling Substances of very high concern (SVHC) can hamper the safe recycling of waste streams in the Netherlands. These substances occur in a wide range of waste streams.
Chemical legislation REACHes out to bio-based economy European REACH regulation on chemicals can provide benefits to companies that make or import bio-based substances.
Greenhouse Emission model suited for the authorisation of plant protection products Residues of plant protection products used in greenhouses may enter surface water upon discharge of nutrient solution and affect surface water organisms.
Proposal to calculate combined effects of chemicals in the environment at EU level Current legislation for chemicals insufficiently covers the combined effects of substances on humans and the environment.
Citizen science network produces accurate maps of fine air particles Measurements by thousands of citizen scientists in the Netherlands using their smartphones and the iSPEX add-on are delivering accurate data on fine air particles in the atmosphere that add valuabl
Sustainability of EU regulatory system on medicinal products In safeguarding the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products, the present EU regulatory system has become a time consuming and highly regulated process.