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You searched for these word(s): potePotential of nanomaterials in food packaging to improve food safety and sustainability
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/potential-of-nanomaterials-in-food-packaging-to-improve-food-safety-and-sustainability… in food packaging that use nanotechnology have the potential to improve food quality and safety by extending … can sometimes migrate from packaging into food, so the potential risks to human health from the nanomaterials … by RIVM Recent innovations in food packaging offer a lot of potential to improve (environmental) sustainability and, in …
Publication date: 09-15-2025EFSA’s re-evaluation of silver as a food additive is inconclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsas-re-evaluation-of-silver-as-food-additive-is-inconclusive… particularly regarding the physicochemical properties and potential toxicity of silver particles at the nanoscale. The … body—information deemed essential for understanding its potential toxicity. Insufficient data on potential nano-specific toxicity EFSA also raised concerns …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Advancements in metal-organic frameworks: an approach for safe, sustainable and effective industrial application
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/advancements-in-metal-organic-frameworks-approach-for-safe-sustainable-and-effective… a safe and sustainable approach in their design, the full potential of MOFs can be realised. Researchers call for … to a review by Wright and colleagues, MOFs have great potential for other applications, such as batteries, water … applications. These innovative materials not only have the potential to reduce energy consumption but also open up new …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Implications for humans and the environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/implications-for-humans-and-the-environment… health. At the same time, it is difficult to predict the potential risks. For example, some particles are poorly …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Application in products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/application-in-products… up to 25% in a product. Scientists are still debating the potential risks associated with inhaling titanium dioxide …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Enhancing worker protection during nanomaterial production – Insights from the Prevention through Design approach
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/enhancing-worker-protection-during-nanomaterial-production-insights-from-prevention-through… new product. The primary goal is to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they become an issue. The PtD … size of those particles, and how much of the material could potentially settle in the lungs of exposed workers. These … the use of respiratory protection equipment. To reduce potential exposure, the authors suggested following the PtD …
Publication date: 09-15-2025What does RIVM do?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/what-does-rivm-do… insights related to advanced (nano)materials and their potential risks to human health and the environment. In this … makers and regulators. It allows for the identification of potential health risks and issues associated with new, …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Laws and regulations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/laws-and-regulations… area of a particle can increase its chemical reactivity, potentially posing a greater risk to humans and animals. … innovations and their applications, as well as assess their potential risks in a timely manner. …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Survey-based monitor
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/sociovax/results-of-survey-monitor… or not to vaccinate. The monitor also offers an overview of potential differences between groups of people and how those …
Publication date: 09-02-2025Working safely with advanced (nano)materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/working-safely-with-advanced-nanomaterials… Organization: WHO guidelines on protecting workers from potential risks of manufactured nanomaterials Group, UK: …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Additional research into (micro)nutrients
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-and-nutrition/additional-research-micronutrients… and minerals. RIVM uses scenario analyses to calculate the potential effects of fortification on micronutrient intake …
Publication date: 09-23-2025News and activities WHO CC on Behavioural Science for Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-on-behavioural-science-for-health-emergency-preparedness-and-resilience/news-and-activities… risks, respond to public health guidance, and prepare for potential crises. Reports from the SI-PANDA 2024 and 2025 …
Publication date: 09-29-2025New safety data confirms hydroxyapatite in nanoform is safe for oral care products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-safety-data-confirms-hydroxyapatite-in-nanoform-is-safe-for-oral-care-products… concentration of 10%, primarily due to concerns about potential DNA damage by the rod-shaped particles. The new …
Publication date: 09-15-2025