HFC greenhouse gases accumulate in refrigerators and air conditioners Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners and are released primarily at the end of the life-span of these products.
RIVM film about nanomaterials RIVM contributes to the safe use of nanomaterials through research, alerts and policy consultations, and this work is demonstrated in a short informative film.
RIVM to research safe design for new nanoparticles RIVM will be working alongside a consortium of 23 international partners on a safe design for ‘new’ nanoparticles.
Nanotechnology in the fight against cancer Nanotechnology offers improved options for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Regulation of nanomaterials needs more than definition alone In a new publication, RIVM indicates scientific challenges in the use of the EU definition for nanomaterial in legislation.
ICP M&M meetings in 2013 The 23rd CCE Workshop and 29th Task Force Meeting of the ICP M&M will be held 8-11 April 2013 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Call for data on "no net loss of biodiversity" The CCE is pleased to publicate an announcement and a detailed substantiation and technical description of the call for data on “no net loss of biodiversity” which has been adopted at the 31st meet
EC-definition of nanomaterial provides proper basis In recent years, an increasing number of applications and products containing or using nanomaterials have become available.
ICP M&M meetings in 2012 The 22nd CCE workshop 2012 and 28th Task Force Meeting of the ICP M&M are held 16-19 April 2012 in Warsaw, Poland