NNN and NNK are among the most important of the so-called tobacco-specific nitrosamines. These compounds are formed in tobacco leaves from nitrite and amines (proteins). Thus, NNN and NNK are not added to tobacco, but are produced through a natural process.

The Centre for Population Screening directs and coordinates the national population screening programmes offered by the government. It is also responsible for the National Influenza Prevention Programme. The centre connects the parties in policy making and implementation. It organises and supports the network proactively and aims to further develop current population screening and successfully implement new screening. In this video, we explain the core activities and responsibilities of the centre for population screening.

The safety of our food is determined in part by the presence of chemicals, some of which may not be permitted in foods. RIVM contributes to chemical food safety by supporting governments with risk assessment, consultancy, methodology development and more.

Eating fish is healthy. That is why fish is a recommended food. But how much fish can we sustainably consume? And what are possible alternatives? FISSH is a RIVM research project that addresses this complex social issue.