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You searched for these word(s): potePotential of nanomaterials in food packaging to improve food safety and sustainability
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/potential-of-nanomaterials-in-food-packaging-to-improve-food-safety-and-sustainability… in food packaging that use nanotechnology have the potential to improve food quality and safety by extending … can sometimes migrate from packaging into food, so the potential risks to human health from the nanomaterials … by RIVM Recent innovations in food packaging offer a lot of potential to improve (environmental) sustainability and, in …
Publication date: 09-15-2025EFSA’s re-evaluation of silver as a food additive is inconclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsas-re-evaluation-of-silver-as-food-additive-is-inconclusive… particularly regarding the physicochemical properties and potential toxicity of silver particles at the nanoscale. The … body—information deemed essential for understanding its potential toxicity. Insufficient data on potential nano-specific toxicity EFSA also raised concerns …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Advancements in metal-organic frameworks: an approach for safe, sustainable and effective industrial application
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/advancements-in-metal-organic-frameworks-approach-for-safe-sustainable-and-effective… a safe and sustainable approach in their design, the full potential of MOFs can be realised. Researchers call for … to a review by Wright and colleagues, MOFs have great potential for other applications, such as batteries, water … applications. These innovative materials not only have the potential to reduce energy consumption but also open up new …
Publication date: 09-15-2025ConsExpo nano
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consumer-exposure-to-chemical-substances/exposure-models/consexpo-nano… ConsExpo nano is a tool to investigate potential consumer exposure to nanomaterials in consumer … Consumers are potentially exposed to nanomaterials during use of …
Publication date: 04-20-2020Modelling exposure to nanomaterials in spray products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consumer-exposure-to-chemical-substances/exposure-models/Consexpo%20Nano/model-documentation-and-user-manual/modelling-exposure-to-nanomaterials-in-spray-products-0… of consumers to the nanomaterial. Of special concern is the potential deposition of nanomaterial in the pulmonary … ConsExpo nano expresses the alveolar load in different, potentially relevant dose metrics. The following dose …
Publication date: 04-23-2020Proclaimer
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consumer-exposure-to-chemical-substances/exposure-models/consexpo-nano/model-documentation-and-user-manual/proclaimer… endpoint of exposure. This endpoint of exposure relates to potential local effects in the lung such as the induction of …
Publication date: 04-23-2020Research about rats in urban areas
https://www.rivm.nl/en/study-of-rats-in-urban-areas… Rats can carry pathogens that potentially cause disease in humans. These pathogens can be …
Publication date: 04-23-2020More reports of adverse effects of implants in 2019
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-reports-of-adverse-effects-of-implants-in-2019… at MEBI. This way, MEBI is able to pick up signals on potential adverse effects at an early stage. A limited …
Publication date: 04-28-2020Enhancing worker protection during nanomaterial production – Insights from the Prevention through Design approach
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/enhancing-worker-protection-during-nanomaterial-production-insights-from-prevention-through… new product. The primary goal is to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they become an issue. The PtD … size of those particles, and how much of the material could potentially settle in the lungs of exposed workers. These … the use of respiratory protection equipment. To reduce potential exposure, the authors suggested following the PtD …
Publication date: 09-15-2025User manual ConsExpo Nano Tool
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consumer-exposure-to-chemical-substances/exposure-models/consexpo-nano/model-documentation-and-user-manual/user-manual… room where the spray was used. In this period the person is potentially exposed to the aerosol (and nano-) particles … for a longer stretch of time and thus have a higher potential for inhalation. Second, once inhaled, the aerosol … its deposition in the respiratory tract and therefore its potential to reach the alveoli. Aerosol diameter The aerosol …
Publication date: 04-23-2020Survey-based monitor
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/sociovax/results-of-survey-monitor… or not to vaccinate. The monitor also offers an overview of potential differences between groups of people and how those …
Publication date: 09-02-2025Facts and Figures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/population-screening-programmes/facts-and-figures… device to the cervical cancer screening programme will potentially prevent 100 extra cases of cervical cancer and …
Publication date: 04-15-2020Additional research into (micro)nutrients
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-and-nutrition/additional-research-micronutrients… and minerals. RIVM uses scenario analyses to calculate the potential effects of fortification on micronutrient intake …
Publication date: 09-23-2025News and activities WHO CC on Behavioural Science for Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-on-behavioural-science-for-health-emergency-preparedness-and-resilience/news-and-activities… risks, respond to public health guidance, and prepare for potential crises. Reports from the SI-PANDA 2024 and 2025 …
Publication date: 09-29-2025New safety data confirms hydroxyapatite in nanoform is safe for oral care products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-safety-data-confirms-hydroxyapatite-in-nanoform-is-safe-for-oral-care-products… concentration of 10%, primarily due to concerns about potential DNA damage by the rod-shaped particles. The new …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Modelling the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/research/modelling… of the actual reality and may be used to investigate the potential impact of measures. It is important to be cautious … model), the likelihood that two people will have potentially contagious contact depends on their age. To …
Publication date: 04-07-2020