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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNew approach methodologies for risk assessment and safe-and-sustainable by design of nanomaterials.
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-approach-methodologies-for-risk-assessment-and-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-of… (NAMs). One focussed on the purpose of regulatory risk assessment and the other on in silico methods for the … nanomaterials, most still require validation for regulatory risk assessment purposes. Investment in validating test … NAMs are innovative technologies used in hazard and risk assessment. They aim to reduce or replace traditional …
Publication date: 10-03-2024MEBI: risk of serious health complaints from Rebound HRD® inguinal hernia mesh
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mebi-risk-of-serious-health-complaints-from-rebound-hrdr-inguinal-hernia-mesh… body for a long time, MEBI estimates there is a significant risk of other Rebound HRD® implants breaking in the longer … implants) to MEBI via the following website: rivm.nl/mebi . Risk of metal ring breaking An inguinal hernia mesh normally … for such a long time, MEBI estimates there is a significant risk of the metal wire breaking during the lifespan of the …
Publication date: 06-25-2024Can foliar nanoforms of fertilisers be used beneficially?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/can-foliar-nanoforms-of-fertilisers-be-used-beneficially… the nanospecific properties of these products when assessing the benefits and risks for crops, the environment, and human health. What are … Product Regulation, there is an increased focus on assessing the human and environmental safety aspects …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Enhancing focus on safety and sustainability could benefit the European Union’s ambition to excel in advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/enhancing-focus-on-safety-and-sustainability-could-benefit-european-unions-ambition-to-excel… The past few decades of managing the uncertain risks for human and environment associated with … provide their vast experience with governing the uncertain risks of nanotechnology. They use this to emphasise the … industry, SMEs, and the public regarding potential risks and impacts of advanced materials. Key actions based …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Screening Approach to the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Development
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/screening-approach-to-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-development… by the OECD . Tier 1 of Early4AdMa is a simple screening assessment based on the NESSI score (Novelty, Exposure, … scores high, it moves to Tier 2 for a more detailed assessment of the warnings from Tier 1. The value of … be released during mat installation, posing an inhalation risk for workers. There was no expected exposure to …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Genotoxicity of titanium dioxide in cosmetics cannot be excluded
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/genotoxicity-of-titanium-dioxide-in-cosmetics-cannot-be-excluded… of studies should be improved to reduce uncertainty in assessment. Why does SCCS come with this advice on titanium … products revealed several shortcomings in the safety assessment. For nano-grade TiO2, more information is needed … Overall, further investigation is needed to assess the risk to the consumer from long-term repeated exposure to …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Testing of nanomaterials and advanced materials remains a challenge
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/testing-of-nanomaterials-and-advanced-materials-remains-challenge… testing of chemicals To enable internationally harmonised risk assessment of chemicals, research groups and regulatory …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Template iWSSP Step 3 Risk assessment definitions iWSSP (February 2024)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/template-iwssp-step-3-risk-assessment-definitions-iwssp-february-2024… Template iWSSP Step 3 Risk assessment definitions iWSSP (February 2024), from RIVM … Template iWSSP Step 3 Risk assessment definitions iWSSP (February 2024) …
Publication date: 06-19-2024Safety and production of COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination/safety… If a vaccine receives a positive opinion in this initial assessment, a marketing authorisation will be granted by the … offering an autumn vaccination to people over 60, medical risk groups and care workers who have direct contact with … COVID-19 vaccination is advised for people in medical risk groups who could become seriously ill from COVID-19, …
Publication date: 10-07-2024Landscape New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for the safety assessment of chemical substances
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/landscape-new-approach-methodologies-nams-for-safety-assessment-of-chemical-substances… Landscape New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for the safety assessment of chemical substances … Landscape New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for the safety assessment of chemical substances …
Publication date: 06-05-2024Fifth disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/fifth-disease… thalassaemia or hereditary sferocytosis, have a higher risk of severe illness from fifth disease. People with … first half of pregnancy (up to 20 weeks), there is a higher risk of miscarriage. Most pregnant people with fifth disease … disease. Good coughing hygiene and hand hygiene reduce the risk of getting the virus. Is there any treatment for fifth …
Publication date: 06-11-2024Respiratory infections now in season
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-now-in-season… pain, headache or tiredness. Some people are more at risk A person who has a respiratory infection can pass it on … very young children. COVID-19 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … these general recommendations will help you reduce the risk of passing it to others: Are you ill? Then stay home. …
Publication date: 10-08-2024Impetigo
https://www.rivm.nl/en/impetigo… washing your hands and good personal hygiene reduce the risk of impetigo. Try to avoid touching the blisters or … Impetigo is not dangerous for the unborn child. The risk of complications for pregnant women is usually no … Women who have recently given birth are at a higher risk of postpartum infection when exposed to this bacterium. …
Publication date: 10-02-2024Programme kick-off meeting 9 - 10 September 2024
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/one-health-strengthening-europe/kick-off-9-10-september-2024… approaches (MATRIX) ( Pikka Jokelainen ) One Health risk analysis (COHESIVE) ( Frits Vlaanderen ) 13:50 EOHA: a …
Publication date: 06-12-2024Flu vaccine campaign about to start
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-vaccine-campaign-about-to-start-0… and over and people with certain medical conditions are at risk of becoming seriously ill. That is why they receive an …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Chance of smog due to ozone in Overijssel, Drenthe, and Groningen
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/chance-of-smog-due-to-ozone-in-overijssel-drenthe-and-groningen… to the Netherlands Air Quality Index). Anyone is at risk of developing symptoms once this value is exceeded. If …
Publication date: 06-27-2024Increase in STI consultations in 2023, gonorrhoea sees largest rise in cases
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/increase-in-sti-consultations-in-2023-gonorrhoea-sees-largest-rise-in-cases… is a drug that prevents HIV. MSM and other people at higher risk of HIV are able to join a trial, during which they are …
Publication date: 06-27-2024