New version ReCiPe 2016 to determine environmental impact RIVM presents ReCiPe 2016 a new version of the in Europe commonly used life cycle impact model ReCiPe.
Slight increase in number of TB patients in 2015 After many years of decrease, the number of tuberculosis patients in the Netherlands rose again in 2015 by 6 percent.
No scientific evidence for effect front-of-pack labels Front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labels can inform consumers about healthier products.
Leptospirosis cases continue to rise In 2015, the previously reported increase in the number of people with leptospirosis (Weil’s disease being its most common form) is continuing.
Patient in Radboudumc not contaminated with the Ebola virus The patient, who was admitted in the Radboud univerisity medical center over the past few days because of a suspected Ebola infection, was proven not to be infected.
Outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N8) in Dutch poultry In November 2014 avian ‘flu has been detected on poultry farms in the Netherlands.
Promising biobased alternatives to substances of very high concern There are many possible biobased alternatives to substances of very high concern (SVHC). Some are even ready to be deployed right away.
European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2014 Tuesday 18 November is European Antibiotic Awareness Day. On this day, throughout Europe, attention is focused on the responsible use of antibiotics for people and animals.
Partnering as effective strategy to bring new drugs to European market Combining strengths in drug discovery and development by partnering with a medium- or large-sized pharmaceutical company increases the likelihood of success in bringing new products to the market f
Dr. ZhiChao Dang appointed honorary professor in China Dr. ZhiChao Dang of the National Institute of Public Health and Environment (RIVM) was appointed honorary professor at the highly renowned Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences (NIES).