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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNational Heatwave Plan evaluation: substantial attenuation in risk of dying from heat since 2010
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-evaluation-substantial-attenuation-in-risk-of-dying-from-heat-since… The risk of dying on hot days has substantially attenuated since … Heatwave Plan has helped people become more aware of the risks associated with heat. According to the researchers, … this is a possible explanation for the decrease. The risk of dying on hot days, however, remains higher than …
Publication date: 06-02-2025A new Adverse Outcome Pathway to assess if nanomaterials may compromise gut barrier integrity
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-adverse-outcome-pathway-to-assess-if-nanomaterials-may-compromise-gut-barrier-integrity… the AOP and associated testing methods are relevant for the risk assessment of NMs. An AOP for a compromised gut barrier … methods has the potential to be highly relevant for the risk assessment of NMs. …
Publication date: 06-12-2025Exposure to combination of chemicals appears to be too high, health risks unclear
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/exposure-to-combination-of-chemicals-appears-high-health-risks-unclear… to be high. However, it is still unclear how great the risk to health is. More research is needed. … intake of the chemicals is and therefore how great the risk actually is. Chemical mixtures The European Commission is concerned about the possible risks of ingesting mixtures of chemicals and wants these to …
Publication date: 05-08-2023Out of REACH? Regulatory challenges for multicomponent nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/out-of-reach-regulatory-challenges-for-multicomponent-nanomaterials… uncertainties remain regarding their categorisation and assessment. More precise definitions and guidelines are … their solubility and dissolution, it is unclear whether the assessment should focus on a single or multiple components. …
Publication date: 06-12-2025The 'SPARK' project studying pesticides and Parkinson’s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bestrijdingsmiddelen/spark… about the SPARK project (Strategies for regulatory assessment of Parkinson’s disease). … the current OECD guideline studies for regulatory safety assessment to predict whether a chemical substance could …
Publication date: 06-11-2025Safe use of purified wastewater in agriculture and horticulture
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/safe-use-of-purified-wastewater-in-agriculture-and-horticulture… clean and safe. That is why RIVM has developed an assessment framework to test whether the use of purified … ecosystem. Air and drinking water There is a small risk of people becoming ill when they come into contact with … water is produced from groundwater. This is because of the risk that pathogens may end up in the drinking water through …
Publication date: 06-25-2025K. (Kylie) Ainslie, PhD
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/k-kylie-ainslie-phd… Imperial COVID-19 Response Team and part of the Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission (REACT) study …
Publication date: 06-04-2025Breast implants can cause health problems even five years or more after placement
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/breast-implants-can-cause-health-problems-even-five-years-or-more-after-placement… breast cancer and/or preventive removal due to genetic risk of breast cancer. Nature and number of health problems …
Publication date: 05-25-2023RIVM to begin systematic measuring of ultrafine particles in 2023
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-to-begin-systematic-measuring-of-ultrafine-particles-in-2023… on the Health Council of the Netherlands’ advisory report Risks of ultrafine particles in the outside air from 2021. …
Publication date: 05-17-2023Last chance for young adults to get vaccinated against HPV for free
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/last-chance-for-young-adults-to-get-vaccinated-against-hpv-for-free… men. Getting vaccinated against HPV drastically reduces the risk of becoming infected with the virus. The HPV vaccine …
Publication date: 05-31-2023Oropouche fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/topics/oropouche-fever… virus during pregnancy could potentially increase the risk of a miscarriage or stillbirth, or birth defects in the …
Publication date: 06-02-2025UK workshops foster collaboration for safe and sustainable innovation in advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/uk-workshops-foster-collaboration-for-safe-and-sustainable-innovation-in-advanced-materials… the need for a “ governance structure to manage the risk and sustainability of advanced materials ”, and …
Publication date: 06-12-2025