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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNew 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… start on 16 September 2024. For people who are at higher risk, the COVID-19 vaccination offers more effective … flu vaccine each year. Children and adults in medical high-risk groups (such as people with impaired immunity) and care … New COVID-19 vaccination round for risk groups this autumn …
Publication date: 07-11-2024Human biomonitoring for investigating exposure to nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/human-biomonitoring-for-investigating-exposure-to-nanomaterials… Human biomonitoring can help improve (occupational) risk assessment, provided that a clear relationship exists …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/additional-environmental-risks-of-nanopesticides-to-be-regarded… properties can also pose additional environmental risks. For example, higher or prolonged exposure of non-target organisms. Current risk assessment frameworks do not sufficiently address these … Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Electromagnetic fields and optical radiation in hospitals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-optical-radiation-hospitals… or for workers. Such exposure may be associated with risks, which have to be weighed against the medical necessity and against the risks of using alternative methods. … to the eyes. Strong UV-radiation can also increase the risk of skin cancer. Health care workers in the Netherlands …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Electromagnetic fields at work
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-work… by special legislation and exposure limits. The possible risks of long-term exposure to weaker EMF in the workplace … can also cause indirect effects that may generate safety risks, such as contact currents, spark discharges and … From 2005, RIVM has provided scientific support and risk assessments on occupational exposure to EMF for the Ministry …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Behavioural and perception research on the environment and safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/behavioural-and-perception… Effective risk communication takes the ideas, questions and concerns of the target group into account. Read more about risk communication … The fact that calculations have shown something to be risky does not mean people will also perceive it as risky. Read more about perception research …
Publication date: 07-16-2024Electromagnetic fields in daily life
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-dailylife… for Health Research and Development (ZonMw)); exposure and risk communication (in the EU Horizon Europe research … levels outside the body are exceeded, a more detailed assessment is necessary to determine whether the basic … field exposure and various types of cancer. In addition, a risk assessment is performed using case studies to determine …
Publication date: 08-31-2017RIVM: be cautious when using nutritional supplements containing Mucuna pruriens
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-be-cautious-when-using-nutritional-supplements-containing-mucuna-pruriens… research into herbal preparations RIVM carried out this risk assessment on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Earlier this year, RIVM already published risk assessments on Ashwagandha, Huperzia serrata and …
Publication date: 07-08-2024European Parliament rejects new nanomaterial definition in Novel Food Regulation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/european-parliament-rejects-new-nanomaterial-definition-in-novel-food-regulation… clear and objective criteria and alignment with the EFSA risk assessment guidance documents on nanotechnology . The … to a better protection of consumers. According to the EFSA risk assessment guidance on nanotechnology , nano-specific …
Publication date: 07-17-2024An industry guide to implement a Safe and Sustainable by Design innovation process
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/industry-guide-to-implement-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-innovation-process… severe adverse effects such as carcinogenicity. Related to assessments in SSbD, also trade-offs between different … goal is to ensure thorough safety implementation through a risk-based assessment. This should take into account the … is committed to advancing knowledge about toxicological risks for humans and the environment, particularly in …
Publication date: 07-17-2024How is exposure to BPA limited?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bisphenol-a/exposure-to-bpa-limited… The European Commission has requested an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency … (ECHA) regarding the protection of workers against the risks of the use of BPA, on which basis a more stringent …
Publication date: 07-10-2024Online pre-meeting 16 July 2024
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/one-health-strengthening-europe/online-pre-meeting… 10.20 EOHA Arjen van de Giessen (EOHA) 10.30 ECDC - EU Assessment Carmen Varela Santos 10.40 EFSA Stef Bronzwaer …
Publication date: 07-15-2024SAMIRA-PrISMA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/samira-prisma… devices, radiopharmaceuticals, and health technology assessment), health institutions, scientific societies and …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Environmental and industrial safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/environmental-and-industrial-safety… the Dutch knowledge and research centre on the study of the risks associated with the use and transport of dangerous goods, risks arising from fire- and explosion hazards and the … dangerous goods. The focus here is on the calculated risks, which are at times associated with major …
Publication date: 08-29-2017Health effects of BPA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bisphenol-a/health-effects-bpa… that issues independent scientific advice on food-related risks. As early as 2016 , RIVM had concerns that BPA could … are drafted to protect consumers against food-related risks. European laws and regulations aimed at protecting consumers from food-related risks are based on recommendations issued by EFSA. European …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Questions and answers about fipronil
https://www.rivm.nl/en/fipronil-in-eggs/questions-and-answers-about-fipronil… How are the risks of fipronil in eggs determined? On the basis of … threshold values are being exceeded. Is there a health risk from fipronil in eggs? No acute health effects are … disappear. We cannot make an accurate statement about the risks incurred when people eat eggs that contain fipronil …
Publication date: 08-07-2017Genital herpes
https://www.rivm.nl/en/genital-herpes… than men. Is genital herpes dangerous during pregnancy? The risk of symptoms caused by genital herpes is not higher … first herpes outbreak during childbirth, there is a higher risk that the herpes virus will be transmitted to the baby, … can cause genital herpes, is transmitted during sex. The risk of infection is highest if a person has an outbreak of …
Publication date: 07-18-2024Fipronil in eggs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/fipronil-in-eggs… In the case of long-term exposure to fipronil the risk on health effects is greater because of the … Pregnant women and unborn children are not at greater risk compared to the general population. Further information …
Publication date: 08-07-2017Filter ventilation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/filter-ventilation… Consumers do not always have the full picture about the risks related to cigarettes with filter ventilation. Some … as they are toxic, carcinogenic and/or addictive. Higher risk of cancer It has been known for quite some time that cigarette smoking results in an increased risk of various types of cancer. Recent research has also …
Publication date: 08-21-2017