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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentEfficient risk assessment for nanomaterials in aquatic systems: IATAs to support grouping and read-across
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efficient-risk-assessment-for-nanomaterials-in-aquatic-systems-iatas-to-support-grouping-and… Integrated approaches to testing and assessment (IATAs) can optimise testing strategies and minimise the use of test animals in chemical risk assessment. Recently, aquatic IATAs have been developed that … Efficient risk assessment for nanomaterials in aquatic systems: IATAs to …
Publication date: 04-30-2024Twenty years of adaptations in European legislation for nanomaterials: we are not there yet
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/twenty-years-of-adaptations-in-european-legislation-for-nanomaterials-we-are-not-there-yet… Danish researchers assessed recommendations for adjustments to legislation for … Advanced materials may pose additional challenges in risk assessment. The legislation amendments for … may not necessarily identify potential hazards and risks for advanced materials. European nanomaterial …
Publication date: 04-30-2024Air pollution increases risk of infection and severity of illness from COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/air-pollution-increases-risk-of-infection-and-severity-of-illness-from-covid-19… It was already known that air pollution increases the risk of respiratory diseases, including respiratory … matter emissions from livestock farming affect both the risk of infection and severity of disease. The researchers … on the severity of disease, but less of an effect on the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2. They found no specific …
Publication date: 04-03-2024VEO (Versatile Emerging infectious disease Observatory)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/veo… actionable information for evidence-based early warning, risk assessment and monitoring of emerging infectious diseases … phenotyping, immunomics) into the VEO system and into risk assessments. The VEO system is (co)designed and tested … Establishing an observatory for early warning, risk assessment and monitoring of Emerging Infectious …
Publication date: 02-12-2020OECD proposes tiered approach for testing bioaccumulation of nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/oecd-proposes-tiered-approach-for-testing-bioaccumulation-of-nanomaterials… Bioaccumulation assessment of nanomaterials cannot be done using the … Therefore, the current guidance on bioaccumulation assessment is not suitable for nanomaterials. To address … testing is required for regulatory chemical risk assessment, including for nanomaterials. When chemicals …
Publication date: 04-30-2024Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse… examining mesh implants in the laboratory. Technical file assessment Serious complications can occur upon transvaginal … prolapse. Therefore RIVM prioritized the technical file assessment of two transvaginal mesh implants that were still … the product, it means there are uncertainties about the risks. The manufacturers have been given the opportunity to …
Publication date: 02-18-2020Electronic waste as a source of nanoparticles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/electronic-waste-as-source-of-nanoparticles… However, it is important to consider the possible risks associated with this process to maximise its positive …
Publication date: 04-30-2024Societal developments may increase work-related stress in the future
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/societal-developments-may-increase-work-related-stress-in-future… stress persists for a longer period of time, the risk of burn-out and work disability increases. RIVM and TNO … over time, this will increase work-related stress, the risk of absenteeism and work disability. Collaboration …
Publication date: 04-03-2024Early4AdMa demonstrates value by identifying potential regulatory issues and research needs for nanocarriers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/early4adma-demonstrates-value-by-identifying-potential-regulatory-issues-and-research-needs… In various chemical domains this needs to be critically assessed in more detail. Further, research activities should …
Publication date: 04-30-2024Reports Environment and Safety 2023
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/reports-environment-and-safety-2023… A Negash, J Vink, W Verweij, E Brand 2023-0126 Air quality assessment 2015–2019 for the European measurement obligation … deeltjes van windturbines op zee Assessment of potential risks of chemicals and plastic particles from offshore wind … deeltjes van windturbines op zee Assessment of potential risks of chemicals and plastic particles from offshore wind …
Publication date: 04-01-2024SAbyNA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/sabyna… consists of a step-by-step approach to identify potential risks and to indicate options for managing these risks, both by adapting the design of the product and by … and occupational health and safety data for the different assessments. • A simplified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) …
Publication date: 02-26-2020Outbreak Management Team
https://www.rivm.nl/en/infectious-disease-control/outbreak-management-team… and comprehensive. Components of an OMT advisory opinion: Risk assessment: What is the risk? How severe is the risk? What options are possible to …
Publication date: 04-15-2024ATHLETE
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/athlete… range of community-level and individual-level environmental risk factors on mental, cardiometabolic, and respiratory … complete and accurate measurement of multiple environmental risk factors (external/urban, chemical, physical, … partnerships ) on developing open and transparent risk assessment methods for chemical mixtures. In WP4, RIVM is …
Publication date: 02-20-2020New approach uses cell changes to identify hazardous, rigid fibres
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-approach-uses-cell-changes-to-identify-hazardous-rigid-fibres… fibres A study suggests a new approach to assessing the risk posed by morphology-induced hazards. This study was performed by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). It used ‘omics data from different …
Publication date: 04-30-2024TUBE
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/tube… regulations, traditional toxicological methods are used in risk assessment and emission inventories and regulations are …
Publication date: 02-24-2020Reports Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology 2023
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/reports-infectious-diseases-and-vaccinology-2023… in Nederland COVID-19 vaccination and mortality in 2022. Risk of death from a coronavirus infection or other causes … animal type A influenza viruses well. External Quality Assessment 2023 Medisch microbiologische laboratoria in … in zwemwater, schelpdierproductiewater en schelpdieren Risks of Vibrio infection in bathing water, shellfish …
Publication date: 04-01-2024Reports Public Health and Health Services 2023
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/reports-public-health-and-health-services-2023… F Baadoudi, C van den Ende, A Prusak, T Kuijpers 2022-0145 Risk assessment of exposure to PFAS through food and drinking …
Publication date: 04-01-2024Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse… were included in a report published by the IGJ (in Dutch). Assessment of technical documentation The IGJ commissioned … implants. Therefore, as a first step, RIVM completed its assessment of the technical documentation for the two … decided to share the results – provisional pending the full assessment of all selected mesh implants – directly with the …
Publication date: 02-18-2020Support for local actors
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mental-health/support-for-local-actors… services, sports and leisure). All partners use the same assessment process to encourage uptake of interventions in … citizens? Intervention database Interventions submitted for assessment are included in and presented via the … database , along with the outcome of their respective assessment procedure. The interventions are clustered by …
Publication date: 04-15-2024EQUAL-LIFE
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/equal-life… is defined and validated at the stakeholders' end. Exposure assessment combines traditional GIS-based approaches with …
Publication date: 02-19-2020