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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentInformation 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: 06-02-2026MEBI: 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: 06-25-2024Clean 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: 06-16-2026Testing 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: 06-03-2026What 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: 06-02-2026Advanced 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: 06-03-2026Inhalation 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: 06-03-2026Template 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: 06-19-2024Prediction of In Vivo Behaviour of Nanoparticles Using PBPK Models: Key Findings and Recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/prediction-of-in-vivo-behaviour-of-nanoparticles-using-pbpk-models-key-findings-and… based kinetic (PBK) models for regulatory safety assessments of conventional chemicals. However, significant …
Publication date: 06-02-2026EU highlights strategic importance of advanced materials for medical devices
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-highlights-strategic-importance-of-advanced-materials-for-medical-devices… sectors, including the medical devices sector. The impact assessment for the Advanced Materials Act will incorporate …
Publication date: 06-02-2026Landscape 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: 06-11-2024Listeriosis (Listeria)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/listeriosis-listeria… third trimester. During this period, there is also a higher risk of premature birth or death of the unborn child. A … are a number of measures for reducing or preventing the risk of listeria infection: Set the refrigerator to 4 …
Publication date: 06-09-2026National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 18 June
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-18-june… and concentration problems. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 06-17-2026Programme 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: 06-12-2024Chance 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