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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: 04-30-2024Elderly people at the highest risk of falling benefit least from chain approach to fall prevention
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/elderly-people-at-highest-risk-of-falling-benefit-least-from-chain-approach-to-fall-prevention… 65 and over living independently who participated in a fall risk assessment has increased. This assessment is used to … The number of fall risk assessments administered is an underestimate, as not all … Elderly people at the highest risk of falling benefit least from chain approach to fall …
Publication date: 11-28-2025Vulnerable groups have a greater risk of dying from heat, also in Amsterdam
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vulnerable-groups-have-greater-risk-of-dying-from-heat-also-in-amsterdam… and fewer cold days in winter. In the Netherlands the risk of dying increases when it is hot. The municipality of … and of neighbourhoods with less green space have a higher risk of dying from heat. Looking ahead, RIVM estimates that … on the climate scenario. There are no clear differences in risks at low temperatures between different groups of …
Publication date: 11-17-2025Twenty 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: 04-30-2024Ensuring Safety and Sustainability of Advanced Materials: A Call for Enhanced Focus in the Chemistry Industry Action Plan
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/ensuring-safety-and-sustainability-of-advanced-materials-call-for-enhanced-focus-in… for "advanced" materials and the challenges in properly assessing their safety and lifecycle risks are a concern. This highlights the need for reliable data and established test methods and risk assessment methodologies targeted at advanced materials …
Publication date: 11-06-2025Air 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: 04-30-2024Advanced materials in the energy transition and their impact on human and environmental health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/advanced-materials-in-energy-transition-and-their-impact-on-human-and-environmental-health… transition. These advanced materials may pose potential risks to human health and the environment. To ensure that … itself does not create new health, environmental or social risks, it is necessary to carefully consider the safety and … advancements bring many benefits, they may also pose new risks to human health and the environment. The agency’s …
Publication date: 11-06-2025Electronic 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: 04-30-2024Societal 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: 04-03-2024Early4AdMa 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: 04-01-2024Outbreak 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: 04-15-2024EU Court upholds annulment of classification of Titanium dioxide in certain powder forms
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-court-upholds-annulment-of-classification-of-tio2-in-certain-powder-forms… had cancelled the classification, stating that the original assessment had not considered all relevant factors. In the … In 2017, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) agreed with the classification as …
Publication date: 11-06-2025New 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: 04-01-2024Impact of Dispersion Methods on Nanoparticle Toxicity: A Call for Better Guidance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/impact-of-dispersion-methods-on-nanoparticle-toxicity-call-for-better-guidance… interpreting the results of these studies in the context of risk assessment of particles and for comparison with real-life …
Publication date: 11-06-2025Reports 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: 04-15-2024Brucellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/topics/brucellosis… could end up with permanent damage. Who has a higher risk of brucellosis? Some people have a higher risk of getting a Brucella infection, and are therefore at higher risk of developing brucellosis. This mainly applies to: …
Publication date: 11-18-2025