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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-and-efsa-optimise-new-calculation-model-for-mixture-risk-assessment… in food. This calculation model is called the Monte Carlo Risk Assessment (MCRA) . … and the MCRA model make it possible to conduct mixture risk assessment relating to food throughout Europe, as described … RIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment …
Publication date: 10-13-2023Global Risk Assessment of Public Health in the Netherlands (GRASPH)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/grasph… both now and in the future. To be better prepared for these risks, RIVM assessed the most important health risks to the Netherlands. … Key risks for the next decade include antimicrobial resistance, … and government, and lower willingness to vaccinate. These risks should be considered both separately and together. …
Publication date: 06-15-2026Information on Functionality can be used for Early Safety Assessment of Advanced Materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/information-on-functionality-can-be-used-for-early-safety-assessment-of-advanced-materials… by linking their designed properties to potential safety risks during early development. This approach seeks to … humans and the environment. The promise and potential risks of advanced materials Advanced materials, such as … and toxicity. Linking material properties to safety risks Using literature evidence and expert judgment, the …
Publication date: 06-02-2026Clean Air Agreement: Better air quality in 2030 for greater health gains
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/clean-air-agreement-better-air-quality-in-2030-for-greater-health-gains… Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) assesses the health impacts of the plans under the Clean Air … Lucht Akkoord, SLA). According to the third progress assessment, health gains from cleaner air in 2030 will be … expected to be approximately 8% lower than under the former assessment. Provided that all policy plans are implemented, …
Publication date: 06-16-2026Healthy Living Environment programme launched
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-living-environment-programme-launched… is one that is clean and safe, protects against health risks and encourages exercise and socialising. The Ministry … and shows how a healthy living environment reduces the risks of cancer, dementia and overweight. In 2023, the ZonMw …
Publication date: 10-09-2023Testing for the Andes virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/andes-virus/testing-for-andes-virus… helps prevent the possible further spread of the virus. The risk that the virus will continue to spread among the … is infected with the Andes virus. After six weeks, the risk of someone still testing positive is very low. That is …
Publication date: 06-03-2026Launch of crisis response organisation LFI boosts pandemic preparedness
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/launch-of-crisis-response-organisation-lfi-boosts-pandemic-preparedness… LFI). The reason for setting up the LFI is the risk that the Netherlands will once again be confronted with …
Publication date: 10-06-2023Ongoing decline in the number of STI consultations in 2025, number of gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses remains persistently high
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/ongoing-decline-in-number-of-sti-consultations-in-2025-number-of-gonorrhoea-and-syphilis… 2024. SHCs offer free testing to people who have a higher risk of STIs and who experience barriers to visiting a GP. …
Publication date: 06-25-2026What RIVM does
https://www.rivm.nl/en/inhalation-toxicology/what-rivm-does… the government on the potential harmfulness, or health risks, of airborne substances. Thanks to this research, RIVM … This knowledge base is essential to be able to assess the risks. Advice RIVM advises ministries on the risks of … are working together to define guidelines for health risk assessments. RIVM also contributes to OECD documents used to …
Publication date: 06-03-2026EU Commission prepares Advanced Materials Act to drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-commission-prepares-advanced-materials-act-to-drive-innovation-and-strengthen… current regulations and test methods may not adequately assess advanced materials, calling for a robust risk governance system embedded in the EU innovation … and the need for appropriate, harmonised test methods to assess safety. Public authorities also referred to existing …
Publication date: 06-02-2026More attention needed for safe use of biocides
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-attention-needed-for-safe-use-of-biocides… and for their intended purpose. RIVM has itemised the risk factors involved in the use of biocides. The … and researchers to eliminate factors that might lead to risks during the use of biocides. … used in the Netherlands, it can be difficult to assess the risks. RIVM therefore recommends itemising which biocides …
Publication date: 10-18-2023Advanced materials and SSbD: why stronger coordination is now needed
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/advanced-materials-and-ssbd-why-stronger-coordination-is-now-needed… existing methods and tools for hazard, exposure, fate and risk assessment. In addition, the OECD has recently reviewed … integrative systems and platforms that support design, risk assessment and sustainability considerations for …
Publication date: 06-02-2026Inhalation toxicology publications
https://www.rivm.nl/en/inhalation-toxicology/publications… the dichloro-dihydro-fluorescein (DCFH) assay for the assessment of intracellular reactive oxygen species … Importance of Variations in In Vitro Dosimetry to Support Risk Assessment of Inhaled Toxicants In Vitro Assessment of …
Publication date: 06-03-2026Global Risk Assessment for Public Health in the Netherlands | factsheet
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/global-risk-assessment-for-public-health-in-netherlands… This risk assessment maps out the international threats that could … to be better prepared for these threats. See also: Global Risk Assessment for Public Health in the Netherlands (GRASPH) … Global Risk Assessment for Public Health in the Netherlands | factsheet …
Publication date: 06-30-2026Inhalation toxicology
https://www.rivm.nl/en/inhalation-toxicology… is the ability to bring together scientific research, risk assessments to determine the likelihood of harmful effects …
Publication date: 06-03-2026New research methods
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medicinal-products/new-research-methods… Inclusion into guidelines In order to be used in the safety assessment of medicinal products, new research methods must … Landscape for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for safety assessment of pharmaceutical products. Understanding these … projects to develop new research methods for the safety assessment of chemicals and medicines, such as within Ombion …
Publication date: 06-24-2026Around 40 per cent of products sold in supermarkets in line with the Wheel of Five
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/around-40-per-cent-of-products-sold-in-supermarkets-in-line-with-wheel-of-five… Dutch: Portie-online). The monitor also forms part of the assessment of progress on the commitments set out in the …
Publication date: 06-26-2026Metabolic disorder ALD added to newborn blood spot screening
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/metabolic-disorder-ald-added-to-newborn-blood-spot-screening… is abnormal, the child must go to Amsterdam UMC for further assessment. If the UMC’s ALD expertise centre confirms the …
Publication date: 10-02-2023Results of research into health effects of wood smoke not yet sufficiently conclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/results-of-research-into-health-effects-of-wood-smoke-not-yet-sufficiently-conclusive… Only then will it be possible to make a more complete assessment of the health effects of wood smoke. What has …
Publication date: 10-26-2023Natura 2000 sites: nitrogen deposition on the decline, but still too high for much of nature
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/natura-2000-sites-nitrogen-deposition-on-decline-but-still-too-high-for-much-of-nature… is part of Wsn monitoring. PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, RIVM and WUR are tasked with compiling a …
Publication date: 10-26-2023