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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNew approach methodologies for risk assessment and safe-and-sustainable by design of nanomaterials.
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-approach-methodologies-for-risk-assessment-and-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-of… (NAMs). One focussed on the purpose of regulatory risk assessment and the other on in silico methods for the … nanomaterials, most still require validation for regulatory risk assessment purposes. Investment in validating test … NAMs are innovative technologies used in hazard and risk assessment. They aim to reduce or replace traditional …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Graphit 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: 06-06-2019Can foliar nanoforms of fertilisers be used beneficially?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/can-foliar-nanoforms-of-fertilisers-be-used-beneficially… the nanospecific properties of these products when assessing the benefits and risks for crops, the environment, and human health. What are … Product Regulation, there is an increased focus on assessing the human and environmental safety aspects …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Enhancing focus on safety and sustainability could benefit the European Union’s ambition to excel in advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/enhancing-focus-on-safety-and-sustainability-could-benefit-european-unions-ambition-to-excel… The past few decades of managing the uncertain risks for human and environment associated with … provide their vast experience with governing the uncertain risks of nanotechnology. They use this to emphasise the … industry, SMEs, and the public regarding potential risks and impacts of advanced materials. Key actions based …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Air 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: 06-24-2019Screening Approach to the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Development
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/screening-approach-to-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-development… by the OECD . Tier 1 of Early4AdMa is a simple screening assessment based on the NESSI score (Novelty, Exposure, … scores high, it moves to Tier 2 for a more detailed assessment of the warnings from Tier 1. The value of … be released during mat installation, posing an inhalation risk for workers. There was no expected exposure to …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Genotoxicity of titanium dioxide in cosmetics cannot be excluded
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/genotoxicity-of-titanium-dioxide-in-cosmetics-cannot-be-excluded… of studies should be improved to reduce uncertainty in assessment. Why does SCCS come with this advice on titanium … products revealed several shortcomings in the safety assessment. For nano-grade TiO2, more information is needed … Overall, further investigation is needed to assess the risk to the consumer from long-term repeated exposure to …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Testing of nanomaterials and advanced materials remains a challenge
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/testing-of-nanomaterials-and-advanced-materials-remains-challenge… testing of chemicals To enable internationally harmonised risk assessment of chemicals, research groups and regulatory …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Emphasising 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: 06-03-2019Safety and production of COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination/safety… If a vaccine receives a positive opinion in this initial assessment, a marketing authorisation will be granted by the … offering an autumn vaccination to people over 60, medical risk groups and care workers who have direct contact with … COVID-19 vaccination is advised for people in medical risk groups who could become seriously ill from COVID-19, …
Publication date: 10-07-2024DIRECT: 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: 06-04-2019Respiratory infections now in season
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-now-in-season… pain, headache or tiredness. Some people are more at risk A person who has a respiratory infection can pass it on … very young children. COVID-19 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … these general recommendations will help you reduce the risk of passing it to others: Are you ill? Then stay home. …
Publication date: 10-08-2024Impetigo
https://www.rivm.nl/en/impetigo… washing your hands and good personal hygiene reduce the risk of impetigo. Try to avoid touching the blisters or … Impetigo is not dangerous for the unborn child. The risk of complications for pregnant women is usually no … Women who have recently given birth are at a higher risk of postpartum infection when exposed to this bacterium. …
Publication date: 10-02-2024Flu vaccine campaign about to start
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-vaccine-campaign-about-to-start-0… and over and people with certain medical conditions are at risk of becoming seriously ill. That is why they receive an …
Publication date: 10-03-2024