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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentWHO Chemical Risk Assessment Workshop on new and emerging risks to human health from chemicals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/who-chemical-risk-assessment-workshop-on-new-and-emerging-risks-to-human-health-from-chemicals… is hosting an international workshop on new and emerging risks from chemicals on 20 and 21 February 2019. The WHO … and systems for the identification of emerging risks to human health from chemicals. The National Institute … and RIVM are sponsoring the event. Improving chemical risk assessment globally Sixty participants from the WHO Chemical …
Publication date: 02-21-2019New study reveals impact of nanoparticles on placental function and vascular growth - implications for risk assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-study-reveals-impact-of-nanoparticles-on-placental-function-and-vascular-growth… to use this model as a standard test for regulatory risk assessment because of ethical concerns surrounding the … placental function and vascular growth - implications for risk assessment …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/artificial-intelligencemachine-learning-and-advanced-materials… which can potentially be used for optimized hazard and risk assessment of advanced materials. In this way, the … of advanced materials, which is crucial for effective risk assessment. Additionally, ML can assist in establishing … will be a focus on using AI and ML for optimized hazard and risk assessment. This is a positive development, as it …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Possible health risks due to exposure to chromium-6 at tROM project Tilburg
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/possible-health-risks-due-to-exposure-to-chromium-6-at-trom-project-tilburg… it was known that chromium-6 could be harmful to health. A Risk Inventory and Evaluation at tROM in 2005 led to … Possible health risks due to exposure to chromium-6 at tROM project Tilburg …
Publication date: 02-18-2019EFSA introduces new guidance for evaluating dissolution of nanomaterials in fat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsa-introduces-new-guidance-for-evaluating-dissolution-of-nanomaterials-in-fat… (K OW ) method nanospecific considerations for safety assessments may potentially be waived. However, EFSA also … limitations make it difficult to apply this method to risk assessments of nanoparticles used in applications other than …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Rethinking regulation: Should nanomaterials be considered biological entities?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/rethinking-regulation-should-nanomaterials-be-considered-biological-entities… list various well-known challenges regarding the safety assessment of nanomaterials. However, they do not provide … several challenges and difficulties related to safety assessment of nanomaterials. One example given is that the … that should be addressed in their regulatory safety assessment. However, the perspective does not offer a clear …
Publication date: 12-19-2024News and activities WHO Collaborating Centre for Nutrition
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-nutrition/current-news… First WHO meeting on optimal intake of animal-source foods: Risk-Benefit Assessment Expert Group The Expert Meeting on optimal intake … of the comprehensive implementation framework by the Risk–Benefit Assessment Group (RBAG). Read more on the WHO …
Publication date: 02-28-2019Healthy and Active Living Agreement encourages working together to improve health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-and-active-living-agreement-encourages-working-together-to-improve-health… people who are more likely to fall and to reduce the risk of accidents. RIVM has been asked to monitor the … which professionals are qualified to carry out the fall risk factor assessment (GP practices, physiotherapists or occupational …
Publication date: 12-10-2024Kick off European Project VITAL: Vaccines and InfecTious diseases in the Ageing popuLation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/kick-off-european-project-vital%3A-vaccines-and-infectious-diseases-in-the-ageing-population… of possible vaccination strategies in different age and risk groups, and develop teaching tools for stakeholders. …
Publication date: 02-06-2019RIVM advises consumers to check N-acetylcysteine content of food supplements
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-advises-consumers-to-check-n-acetylcysteine-content-of-food-supplements… effects that can include gastrointestinal symptoms. Safety assessment At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Health, …
Publication date: 12-13-2024HEALTHY GATEWAYS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/healthy-gateways… Review on effective training methodologies Training needs assessment of ports, airports and ground crossings in the EU …
Publication date: 02-26-2019Gov4Nano
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/gov4nano… Gov4Nano investigated how to manage the potential risks of existing and new nanomaterials efficiently and … joined forces with two sister projects NANORIGO and RiskGONE and together they addressed the same goal: to ultimately ensure a sustainable and equitable nano risk governance infrastructure for Europe and beyond. The …
Publication date: 02-20-2019Shingles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles… reactivated. At that point, they may develop shingles. The risk is highest among people over 60. Shingles is usually … or the fluid from them. It is good to know that the risk of getting chickenpox from someone with shingles is much lower than the risk of getting chickenpox from someone with chickenpox. …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Shigellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shigellosis… Anyone can get shigellosis. Some people have a higher risk of getting the disease: People travelling to warm … Men who have sex with men. Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from shigellosis: People who … getting shigellosis. Good hygiene can help to minimise the risk: Wash your hands regularly: Before eating and before …
Publication date: 12-04-2024Shingles vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles/shingles-vaccination… and adults who are in one or more of the following medical risk groups: people who recently had a stem cell transplant, … against shingles with Zostavax is not recommended in the risk groups listed above, because this vaccine contains live … by insurance for people in one or more of the medical risk groups. You will need a doctor’s letter to confirm …
Publication date: 12-16-2024RIVM’s assistance to Bonaire concerning waste fires
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/rivms-assistance-to-bonaire-concerning-waste-fires… interpreted. Based on the outcomes, potential public health risks and risks to the environment in the vicinity of the landfill …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Estimated intake of titanium dioxide via medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/estimated-intake-of-titanium-dioxide-via-medicines… safety and efficacy of these formulations requires reassessment by regulatory authorities. This process might … increased. For food additives, uncertainty about a possible risk can lead to banning their use. In contrast, for medicines, a benefit-risk evaluation must be performed, which means that certain …
Publication date: 12-19-2024RIVM newsletter issue 1, 2019
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/rivm-newsletter-issue-1-2019… GHSA Steering Committee 2019 New report: Possible health risks due to exposure chromium-6 at tROM project Tilburg …
Publication date: 02-20-2019More than 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the 2024 autumn round
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-25-million-covid-19-vaccinations-administered-in-2024-autumn-round… remains available to adults and children in medical high-risk groups who are referred by their treating physician. …
Publication date: 12-11-2024VITAL
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/vital… of possible vaccination strategies in different age and risk groups, and develop teaching tools for stakeholders. …
Publication date: 02-06-2019