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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: 04-03-2024OECD 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: 04-30-2024Electronic 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: 04-30-2024FAQ about breast cancer screening on Saba
https://www.rivm.nl/en/population-screening-caribbean-netherlands/saba/breast-cancer/faq… plates during X-rays. According to plastic surgeons, the risk of damaging the protheses as a result of the … screening program. Radiation can cause cancer, but this risk is very small. On the other hand, the breast cancer … enlarged from the vaccination, but this will not affect the assessment of your x-rays. For privacy reasons, it is not …
Publication date: 04-13-2023How to remove a tick
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/removing-ticks… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. … longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Do not use alcohol, …
Publication date: 04-18-2023Societal 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: 04-03-2024News about alternatives to animal testing
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/news… in the integration of artificial intelligence into chemical risk assessment: findings from the 2024 ECETOC workshop In … in a workshop on building trust in AI for chemical risk assessment, organised by the European Centre for … importance of variations in in vitro dosimetry to support risk assessment of inhaled toxicants Health effects of …
Publication date: 04-21-2023Early4AdMa 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: 04-01-2024Computational modelling of neural tube defects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/computational-modelling-neural-tube-defects… The classical way of safety assessment relies heavily on the use of laboratory animals. … compounds. RIVM investigates the improvement of hazard assessment of developmental toxicants using computational … Toxicity testing should be improved to achieve a better risk assessment in humans. This can be done by combining …
Publication date: 04-03-2023Outbreak 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: 04-15-2024New 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: 04-30-2024Reports 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: 04-01-2024Support 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: 04-15-2024Zebrafish
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/zebrafish… on skeletal development and liver disease, and explore assessment strategies for chemical mixtures. The combination …
Publication date: 04-01-2023News about tobacco and nicotine products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/news… show cell damage and inflammation. The long-term health risks are unclear, but HTPs are not without significant … with valuable tools for improved monitoring and risk management. Sugars in Tobacco Products: Toxicity … to conventional cigarettes, IQOS may still pose genotoxic risks, highlighting the need for further investigation into …
Publication date: 04-14-2023FAQ about tick bites and Lyme disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/faq… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Do not use alcohol, … to its host. The sooner the tick is removed, the lower the risk of the bacterium being transmitted. If the bacterium … do not get ill after a tick bite. There is an estimated 2% risk of getting Lyme disease after a tick bite (2 out of 100 …
Publication date: 04-19-2023