RIVM research basis for historic climate agreement on HFCs Scientific research by RIVM’s Guus Velders stood partly at the basis of the HFC global climate agreement.
Shortcomings in technical documentation of both existing and new blood glucose meters RIVM expressed concerns on the effects of bisphenol a (BPA) on the immune system in a report issued in March 2016.
Documentary Sea Blind on Dutch Television Sea Blind is a documentary about the impact of shipping on the environment, especially on the Arctic Sea.
RIVM launches new web-based version of ConsExpo An improved version of the computer program ConsExpo is now available via the RIVM website.
International attention for innovative approach sustainably managed landfills RIVM and ECN have published a novel approach for calculating acceptable emissions from sustainably managed landfills. With these emissions, landfills no longer require perpetual aftercare.
Increase in excise taxes on alcohol can yield 14 to 20 billion euros in societal benefits An increase in excise taxes of 50 per cent over a period of fifty years will result in societal benefits of 14 to 20 billion euro in the Netherlands.
Historical research on reduction of childhood mortality due to vaccination To what extent has the National Vaccination Programme contributed to the prevention of disease and mortality since the beginning of the 20th century?
Need for adjustment authorisation for gene drive applications The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) advises to bring all gene drive applications under the authorisation requirement of the Dutch GMO legislation.
Chikungunya infections in the Caribbean region Since August 2014, there has been an increase in the number of Chikungunya patients in the Caribbean region. Travellers who visit the region can become infected there.
Dr. Els van Schie new director of Environment and Safety Dr. Els van Schie has been appointed RIVM Director of Environment and Safety as from 1 February 2015. She will succeed Dr. Marcel van Raaij and interim director Dr.