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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentInformation on Functionality can be used for Early Safety Assessment of Advanced Materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/information-on-functionality-can-be-used-for-early-safety-assessment-of-advanced-materials… by linking their designed properties to potential safety risks during early development. This approach seeks to … humans and the environment. The promise and potential risks of advanced materials Advanced materials, such as … and toxicity. Linking material properties to safety risks Using literature evidence and expert judgment, the …
Publication date: 06-02-2026Clean Air Agreement: Better air quality in 2030 for greater health gains
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/clean-air-agreement-better-air-quality-in-2030-for-greater-health-gains… Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) assesses the health impacts of the plans under the Clean Air … Lucht Akkoord, SLA). According to the third progress assessment, health gains from cleaner air in 2030 will be … expected to be approximately 8% lower than under the former assessment. Provided that all policy plans are implemented, …
Publication date: 06-16-2026Centre for Zoonoses and Environmental Microbiology
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation/centre-for-zoonoses-and-environmental-microbiology… The centre is responsible for the early warning and risk assessment of the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms … and Consumer Products Safety Authority (NVWA) and RIVM. Risk assessment involves making an estimate of the disease …
Publication date: 12-16-2013Testing for the Andes virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/andes-virus/testing-for-andes-virus… helps prevent the possible further spread of the virus. The risk that the virus will continue to spread among the … is infected with the Andes virus. After six weeks, the risk of someone still testing positive is very low. That is …
Publication date: 06-03-2026Centre for Safety of Substances and Products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation/centre-for-safety-of-substances-and-products… to the Dutch Government and international organisations on risk management of chemical substances, products and gene … New methods and guidelines are developed, for instance, for risk assessment, evaluation strategies, socioeconomic analysis …
Publication date: 12-16-2013EU Commission prepares Advanced Materials Act to drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-commission-prepares-advanced-materials-act-to-drive-innovation-and-strengthen… current regulations and test methods may not adequately assess advanced materials, calling for a robust risk governance system embedded in the EU innovation … and the need for appropriate, harmonised test methods to assess safety. Public authorities also referred to existing …
Publication date: 06-02-2026What RIVM does
https://www.rivm.nl/en/inhalation-toxicology/what-rivm-does… the government on the potential harmfulness, or health risks, of airborne substances. Thanks to this research, RIVM … This knowledge base is essential to be able to assess the risks. Advice RIVM advises ministries on the risks of … are working together to define guidelines for health risk assessments. RIVM also contributes to OECD documents used to …
Publication date: 06-03-2026Centre for Health Protection
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation/centre-for-health-protection… The centre focuses on the health impacts and risks to people of chemical and biological agents, with … These impacts and risks are identified, analysed, qualified and where possible … and international forums. Advice and studies relate to: Risks and impact on public health of chemical and biological …
Publication date: 12-16-2013Additional functions
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-a-m-ana-maria-roda-husman/additional-functions… transmitted infectious diseases, Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University. Director of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water. Expert of …
Publication date: 12-10-2013Advanced materials and SSbD: why stronger coordination is now needed
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/advanced-materials-and-ssbd-why-stronger-coordination-is-now-needed… existing methods and tools for hazard, exposure, fate and risk assessment. In addition, the OECD has recently reviewed … integrative systems and platforms that support design, risk assessment and sustainability considerations for …
Publication date: 06-02-2026Inhalation toxicology publications
https://www.rivm.nl/en/inhalation-toxicology/publications… the dichloro-dihydro-fluorescein (DCFH) assay for the assessment of intracellular reactive oxygen species … Importance of Variations in In Vitro Dosimetry to Support Risk Assessment of Inhaled Toxicants In Vitro Assessment of …
Publication date: 06-03-2026Centre for Environmental Safety and Security
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation/centre-for-environmental-safety-and-security… prevention of and preparation for such events. Scenario and risk analyses are carried out to support policy on physical … safety Medical environment science Aftercare Security Risk assessment …
Publication date: 12-16-2013Inhalation toxicology
https://www.rivm.nl/en/inhalation-toxicology… is the ability to bring together scientific research, risk assessments to determine the likelihood of harmful effects …
Publication date: 06-03-2026Organisation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation… This centre is responsible for the early warning and risk assessment of the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms … to the Dutch Government and international organisations on risk management of chemical substances, products and gene … Protection This centre focuses on the health impacts and risks to people of chemical and biological agents, with …
Publication date: 12-24-2013Centre for Sustainability, Environment and Health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation/centre-for-sustainability-environment-and-health… environmental burden and work related burden Health impact assessment and integrated considerations for spatial …
Publication date: 12-16-2013Prediction of In Vivo Behaviour of Nanoparticles Using PBPK Models: Key Findings and Recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/prediction-of-in-vivo-behaviour-of-nanoparticles-using-pbpk-models-key-findings-and… based kinetic (PBK) models for regulatory safety assessments of conventional chemicals. However, significant …
Publication date: 06-02-2026EU highlights strategic importance of advanced materials for medical devices
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-highlights-strategic-importance-of-advanced-materials-for-medical-devices… sectors, including the medical devices sector. The impact assessment for the Advanced Materials Act will incorporate …
Publication date: 06-02-2026Listeriosis (Listeria)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/listeriosis-listeria… third trimester. During this period, there is also a higher risk of premature birth or death of the unborn child. A … are a number of measures for reducing or preventing the risk of listeria infection: Set the refrigerator to 4 …
Publication date: 06-09-2026Centre for Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology and Surveillance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation/centre-for-infectious-diseases-epidemiology-and-surveillance… The centre studies trends and risks (disease surveillance) and carries out epidemiological …
Publication date: 12-16-2013National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 18 June
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-18-june… and concentration problems. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 06-17-2026