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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNational Heatwave Plan evaluation: substantial attenuation in risk of dying from heat since 2010
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-evaluation-substantial-attenuation-in-risk-of-dying-from-heat-since… The risk of dying on hot days has substantially attenuated since … Heatwave Plan has helped people become more aware of the risks associated with heat. According to the researchers, … this is a possible explanation for the decrease. The risk of dying on hot days, however, remains higher than …
Publication date: 06-02-2025A new Adverse Outcome Pathway to assess if nanomaterials may compromise gut barrier integrity
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-adverse-outcome-pathway-to-assess-if-nanomaterials-may-compromise-gut-barrier-integrity… the AOP and associated testing methods are relevant for the risk assessment of NMs. An AOP for a compromised gut barrier … methods has the potential to be highly relevant for the risk assessment of NMs. …
Publication date: 06-12-2025Out of REACH? Regulatory challenges for multicomponent nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/out-of-reach-regulatory-challenges-for-multicomponent-nanomaterials… uncertainties remain regarding their categorisation and assessment. More precise definitions and guidelines are … their solubility and dissolution, it is unclear whether the assessment should focus on a single or multiple components. …
Publication date: 06-12-2025Strategic Programme RIVM
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/strategic-programme-rivm… chemical and biological agents for tracing security-related risks (BroSure) … and uptake of the target behaviours, they need an integral assessment. This project aims, in close cooperation with the … project, to learn more about what is needed and how this assessment can be realised. The focal point of this research …
Publication date: 11-18-2015The 'SPARK' project studying pesticides and Parkinson’s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bestrijdingsmiddelen/spark… about the SPARK project (Strategies for regulatory assessment of Parkinson’s disease). … the current OECD guideline studies for regulatory safety assessment to predict whether a chemical substance could …
Publication date: 06-11-2025Safe use of purified wastewater in agriculture and horticulture
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/safe-use-of-purified-wastewater-in-agriculture-and-horticulture… clean and safe. That is why RIVM has developed an assessment framework to test whether the use of purified … ecosystem. Air and drinking water There is a small risk of people becoming ill when they come into contact with … water is produced from groundwater. This is because of the risk that pathogens may end up in the drinking water through …
Publication date: 06-25-2025Public Health and Health Services Division
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/public-health-and-health-services-division… undertaken, for instance, on salt intake and on the health risks of being overweight. … These activities link closely with our role in quality assessment of health-promoting lifestyle interventions and …
Publication date: 11-02-2015Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology Division
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinology-division… Epidemiology and Surveillance, WHO Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water , and WHO …
Publication date: 11-02-2015K. (Kylie) Ainslie, PhD
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/k-kylie-ainslie-phd… Imperial COVID-19 Response Team and part of the Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT) study …
Publication date: 06-04-2025Environment and Safety Division
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/environment-and-safety-division… monitor the quality of air, water and soil, and assess the risks to health and environment. In the event of an accident … issues and new issues posed by society, for instance, the risks of pharmaceutical residues in wastewater. Another issue is whether there are health risks associated with nanotechnology. RIVM supports …
Publication date: 11-02-2015Independence
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/mission-and-strategy/independence-0… Partnerships (PPP) and RIVM. Balancing the benefits and risks . Scientific Advisory Board The scientific quality …
Publication date: 11-18-2015Oropouche fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/topics/oropouche-fever… virus during pregnancy could potentially increase the risk of a miscarriage or stillbirth, or birth defects in the …
Publication date: 06-02-2025UK workshops foster collaboration for safe and sustainable innovation in advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/uk-workshops-foster-collaboration-for-safe-and-sustainable-innovation-in-advanced-materials… the need for a “ governance structure to manage the risk and sustainability of advanced materials ”, and …
Publication date: 06-12-2025