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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-and-efsa-optimise-new-calculation-model-for-mixture-risk-assessment… in food. This calculation model is called the Monte Carlo Risk Assessment (MCRA) . … and the MCRA model make it possible to conduct mixture risk assessment relating to food throughout Europe, as described … RIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment …
Publication date: 10-13-2023Graphit rain poses health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/graphit-rain-poses-health-risk… An assessment of potential health risks shows that graphite … for lead. For PAHs, the estimated additional cancer risk is below the level of risk that is considered … after the emission of graphite rain. For this health risk assessment, RIVM has looked at the exposure of young …
Publication date: 06-06-2019Healthy Living Environment programme launched
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-living-environment-programme-launched… is one that is clean and safe, protects against health risks and encourages exercise and socialising. The Ministry … and shows how a healthy living environment reduces the risks of cancer, dementia and overweight. In 2023, the ZonMw …
Publication date: 10-09-2023Launch of crisis response organisation LFI boosts pandemic preparedness
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/launch-of-crisis-response-organisation-lfi-boosts-pandemic-preparedness… LFI). The reason for setting up the LFI is the risk that the Netherlands will once again be confronted with …
Publication date: 10-06-2023More attention needed for safe use of biocides
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-attention-needed-for-safe-use-of-biocides… and for their intended purpose. RIVM has itemised the risk factors involved in the use of biocides. The … and researchers to eliminate factors that might lead to risks during the use of biocides. … used in the Netherlands, it can be difficult to assess the risks. RIVM therefore recommends itemising which biocides …
Publication date: 10-18-2023Air quality Sint Maarten landfill
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/air-quality-sint-maarten-landfill… As a result, RIVM is unable to assess the potential health risks of substances released in the event of an open fire at … a lifetime. This results in an almost negligible health risk. The odour nuisance that people experience can cause …
Publication date: 06-20-2019More health complaints after flooding
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-health-complaints-after-flooding… areas. Direct contact with this water leads to an increased risk of health problems. This type of rainfall is … Specifically in urban areas, this can lead to nuisance. Risks RIVM investigated the health risks associated with urban flooding. People exposed to the …
Publication date: 06-03-2019No extra chemicals released from rubbergranulate at high temperatures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/no-extra-chemicals-released-from-rubbergranulate-at-high-temperatures… measured in an indicative study are so low that no health risk is expected. On an extremely hot day in 2018 with … substances are therefore not expected to pose any health risks. …
Publication date: 06-06-2019National Heat Plan active for parts of the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heat-plan-active-for-parts-of-the-netherlands… enjoying the beach or terrace. The heat can lead to health risks for groups of vulnerable people. That is why RIVM has … The heat plan is, in fact, a warning of heat and the risks it can entail, and a call to pay extra attention to … people who are socially isolated, the heat entails health risks. These people need to be alert to dehydration and …
Publication date: 06-23-2019Vaccination rate stable, participation no longer dropping
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-rate-stable-participation-no-longer-dropping… vaccination amongst young people is high (87%). Reduced risk of outbreaks Higher vaccination coverage reduces the risk of future outbreaks of diseases such as measles. For …
Publication date: 06-24-2019Emphasising safety and sustainability in circular design
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/emphasising-safety-and-sustainability-in-circular-design… When basic resources are re-used in new products, health risks should be avoided. In addition, recycling is not …
Publication date: 06-03-2019DIRECT: Circular products should also be safe and sustainable
https://www.rivm.nl/en/direct-circular-products-should-also-be-safe-and-sustainable… important, supplementing efficient use of resources. Health risks should be avoided. Recycling is not sustainable if it …
Publication date: 06-03-2019Call for circular designers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/call-for-circular-designers… When basic resources are re-used in new products, health risks should be avoided. In addition, recycling is not …
Publication date: 06-04-2019Metabolic disorder ALD added to newborn blood spot screening
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/metabolic-disorder-ald-added-to-newborn-blood-spot-screening… is abnormal, the child must go to Amsterdam UMC for further assessment. If the UMC’s ALD expertise centre confirms the …
Publication date: 10-02-2023Results of research into health effects of wood smoke not yet sufficiently conclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/results-of-research-into-health-effects-of-wood-smoke-not-yet-sufficiently-conclusive… Only then will it be possible to make a more complete assessment of the health effects of wood smoke. What has …
Publication date: 10-26-2023Natura 2000 sites: nitrogen deposition on the decline, but still too high for much of nature
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/natura-2000-sites-nitrogen-deposition-on-decline-but-still-too-high-for-much-of-nature… is part of Wsn monitoring. PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, RIVM and WUR are tasked with compiling a …
Publication date: 10-26-2023Respiratory infections season started
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-season-started… muscle aches, headache or fatigue. Some people are more at risk If you have a respiratory infection, you can infect … Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … spreading. You will also protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. What to do if you …
Publication date: 10-23-2023COVID-19 vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination… round of COVID-19 vaccination for people who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Whether that … throughout the year for adults and children in medical high-risk groups (such as people with impaired immunity) with a … vaccination will be available for people who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Whether that …
Publication date: 10-17-2023Participation rates in cancer population screening programmes continue to decline
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/participation-rates-in-cancer-population-screening-programmes-continue-to-decline… disposition to disease or factors that increase the risk of disease. The sooner a disease or its preliminary …
Publication date: 10-10-2023