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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: 09-15-2025Advantages and disadvantages of new method to recycle car tyres
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-new-method-to-recycle-car-tyres… the absence of oxygen (a process known as pyrolysis), has potential as a safe and sustainable alternative. The … stable mats become soiled during use, making their reuse potential uncertain. It is therefore possible that the … each other. RIVM recommends investigating the recycling potential of stable mats further. …
Publication date: 12-21-2023Enhancing 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: 09-15-2025Survey-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: 09-02-2025RIVM identifies three major challenges for public health and healthcare in period to 2050
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-identifies-three-major-challenges-for-public-health-and-healthcare-in-period-to-2050… of people. Climate change affects health through potentially dangerous phenomena like heat stress and floods. …
Publication date: 12-09-2023Growing and diverse range of self-tests, but limited data on usage, impact and reliability
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/growing-and-diverse-range-of-self-tests-but-limited-data-on-usage-impact-and-reliability… health. Existing registration systems used by GPs offer potential solutions, but this would require further …
Publication date: 12-01-2023Additional 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: 09-29-2025AFARA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/afara… PFAS and parabens. Safequarding public health from the potentially harmful effects of exposure to EDCs requires …
Publication date: 12-18-2023Study on causes of rise in pneumonia in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/respiratory-infections/study-on-causes-of-pneumonia-in-netherlands… compiled in the ISIS-AR system. Not all bacteria that could potentially cause pneumonia are included in this system; …
Publication date: 12-21-2023New 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: 09-15-2025Reports Environment and Safety 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/reports-environment-and-safety-2022… nieuwe ontwikkelingen R Stam 2022-0109 Buyer groups. Potentiële duurzaamheidswinst door een nieuwe manier van …
Publication date: 12-22-2023