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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: 09-15-2025Quick action needed to prevent drinking water shortage in 2030
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/quick-action-needed-to-prevent-drinking-water-shortage-in-2030… throughout the Netherlands in 2030. There are plenty of potential solutions to prevent a structural shortage of … RIVM has examined the obstacles and potential solutions for the drinking water supply in the … take charge amid conflicting interests There are plenty of potential solutions to prevent a structural shortage of …
Publication date: 04-03-2023GPs feel more personalised care for chronically ill patients was useful during coronavirus pandemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/gps-feel-more-personalised-care-for-chronically-ill-patients-was-useful-during-coronavirus… example by determining the frequency of appointments and potential use of digital healthcare on a per-patient basis. … still experiencing symptoms. GPs are concerned about this potential hidden suffering among their patients, …
Publication date: 04-28-2023Publications on WHO CC Tobacco
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-tobacco-product-regulation-and-control/publications-on-who-cc-tobacco… manufacturing cigarettes/tobacco with reduced addictiveness potential. Report: consultation on tobacco addictiveness … Technical report. 2017 Novel tobacco products, including potential reduced exposure products: research needs and …
Publication date: 04-18-2023News about alternatives to animal testing
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/news… pregnancy outcomes with pharmaceuticals Assessment of potential developmental and reproductive toxicity is … value of using non-human primates (NHP) to assess potential pharmaceutical effects on male and female … can contribute to earlier and increased detection of potential EDCs. Scientists from RIVM and other institutes …
Publication date: 04-21-2023Enhancing 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: 09-15-2025News about tobacco and nicotine products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/news… on product palatability as well as on harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) in tobacco product … highlighting the need for further investigation into its potential long-term health effects. Cigarette filter …
Publication date: 04-14-2023Survey-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: 09-02-2025Safe recycling of textiles possible, but still in its infancy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/safe-recycling-of-textiles-possible-but-still-in-its-infancy… those who produce and use recycled textiles to sort out potentially hazardous materials. Right now, recycled fibres …
Publication date: 04-04-2023Zebrafish
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/zebrafish… and in silico techniques with zebrafish embryos shows great potential to reduce the need for toxicity testing in …
Publication date: 04-01-2023Additional 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: 09-15-2025Bird flu (avian influenza)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bird-flu… your cat or dog has become ill after contact with a dead or potentially ill bird? Contact your vet. Keep dogs leashed …
Publication date: 04-18-2023Nutri-Score
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-and-nutrition/nutri-score… | 2024 Nutri-Score in the European Food Retail Supply: A Potential Incentive for Food Reformulation? | Nutrients | …
Publication date: 04-14-2023FAQ about tick bites and Lyme disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/faq… and may sometimes have a negative effect because of the potential side-effects of antibiotics. In addition, …
Publication date: 04-19-2023