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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentMirjam Luijten appointed Professor of Human-Relevant Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mirjam-luijten-appointed-professor-of-human-relevant-risk-assessment-of-chemical-substances… 1 July 2025. In her new role as Professor of Human-Relevant Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances, she will focus on … theme of the chair is what’s known as ‘next-generation risk assessment’. This approach aims to assess the safety of … Mirjam Luijten appointed Professor of Human-Relevant Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances …
Publication date: 07-01-2025New COVID-19 vaccination round for risk groups this autumn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-covid-19-vaccination-round-for-risk-groups-this-autumn-2025… vaccination is intended for people who are at higher risk, with the aim of continuing to offer more effective … the COVID-19 vaccination is available to the following risk groups: everyone aged 60 years and older; people aged … letter from RIVM. People under 60 who are in one of the risk groups listed above will not receive an invitation …
Publication date: 07-01-2025Laws and regulations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/laws-and-regulations… Due to the unique properties of advanced (nano)materials, risk assessment methods sometimes need to be adapted. This also … to the laws and regulations that set requirements for such assessments. RIVM assists the European Commission and Dutch … in the research and innovation that they support. Risk assessment of advanced (nano)materials The risk …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Decrease in number of STI consultations in 2024, percentage of positive test results remains about the same
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/decrease-in-number-of-sti-consultations-in-2024-percentage-of-positive-test-results-remains… (SHC) in 2024 than in 2023. People who have a higher risk of STIs can get tested for free at the SHCs. There were …
Publication date: 07-15-2025What does RIVM do?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/what-does-rivm-do… advanced (nano)materials. We investigate whether the health risks posed to humans and the environment can be assessed … KIR-nano, the Knowledge and information centre on Risks of nanotechnology, is operational since 2007. It … ”, several times a year. Research projects focused on risk assessment The aim of RIVM’s research and activities is to …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Implications for humans and the environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/implications-for-humans-and-the-environment… At the same time, it is difficult to predict the potential risks. For example, some particles are poorly soluble and … is often still uncertain, but there is evidence of their risk in certain situations. For example, inhalation of these …
Publication date: 07-19-2012International collaboration on antimicrobial resistance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-collaboration-on-antimicrobial-resistance… resistance epidemiology and surveillance . WHO CC risk assessment of pathogens in food and water . WHO CC for … preparedness and response for high threat pathogens and biorisk . RIVM helps countries set up and improve national …
Publication date: 07-21-2025Application in products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/application-in-products… advanced (nano)materials. These nanoparticles can pose risks to human health. The European Food Safety Authority … in a product. Scientists are still debating the potential risks associated with inhaling titanium dioxide …
Publication date: 07-19-2012MERLON
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/merlon… world-leading experts in endocrinology, chemical safety assessment, developmental and molecular biology, …
Publication date: 07-31-2025Working safely with advanced (nano)materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/working-safely-with-advanced-nanomaterials… particles poses the most significant and common health risk in the workplace. Additionally, exposure can occur … actions. Given the uncertainties surrounding the health risks associated with advanced (nano)materials, the … en preventie (Nanomaterials in Health Care: occupational risks and prevention) Nanomaterialen in onderhoudswerk: …
Publication date: 07-19-2012What is resistance?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/antimicrobial-resistance/what-is-resistance… and for patients to use antibiotics correctly. Higher risk for impaired immunity Antibiotic resistance is a bigger risk for people with impaired immunity, such as hospital …
Publication date: 07-21-2025Collaboration on antimicrobial resistance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/antimicrobial-resistance/collaboration-antimicrobial-resistance… care providers in their region. They provide an overview of risks and measures for all regional care facilities and …
Publication date: 07-21-2025