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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: 09-15-2025Key publications
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/key-publications… May 20.PMID: 32433015 Epidemiology of Pathogens Listed as Potential Bioterrorism Agents, the Netherlands, 2009 - 2019 … DW and Grobusch MP. Epidemiology of Pathogens Listed as Potential Bioterrorism Agents, the Netherlands, 2009 - 2019. … Dual-Use Quickscan: A Web-Based Tool to Assess the Dual-Use Potential of Life Science Research Vennis I.M., Schaap M.M., …
Publication date: 12-06-2021Enhancing 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: 09-15-2025Terms of reference
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens/terms-of-reference… capacity building, and timely response in the face of potential public health emergencies. To support WHO in the … global health security and facilitate effective response to potential disease outbreaks. To support WHO in sharing …
Publication date: 12-06-2021Survey-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: 09-02-2025Omicron advancing rapidly in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/omicron-advancing-rapidly-in-netherlands… essential properties of the Omicron variant, such as its potential to cause illness (virulence), are not yet clear. …
Publication date: 12-19-2021Additional 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: 09-29-2025Downward trend in COVID-19, while vaccination and previous infection offer significantly less protection against Omicron
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/downward-trend-in-COVID-19-while-vaccination-and-previous-infection-offer-significantly-less-protection… will also start rising again. This increase could potentially significantly exceed care capacity. The new …
Publication date: 12-21-2021New 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: 09-15-2025COVID-19 figures decreasing, but still high
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/COVID-19-figures-decreasing-but-still-high… is showing a decrease in the number of people reporting potentially relevant symptoms. Prevent the spread by …
Publication date: 12-07-2021Research on behavioural rules and well-being: round 17
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science-and-covid-19/results-of-study-behavioural-measures-and-well-being/round-17… well-being, monotony or loneliness) no longer outweigh the potential benefits (for others). Compared to the previous …
Publication date: 12-14-2021