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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNew study reveals impact of nanoparticles on placental function and vascular growth - implications for risk assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-study-reveals-impact-of-nanoparticles-on-placental-function-and-vascular-growth… to use this model as a standard test for regulatory risk assessment because of ethical concerns surrounding the … placental function and vascular growth - implications for risk assessment …
Publication date: 12-19-2024New COVID-19 vaccination round for risk groups this autumn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-covid-19-vaccination-round-for-risk-groups-this-autumn… start on 16 September 2024. For people who are at higher risk, the COVID-19 vaccination offers more effective … flu vaccine each year. Children and adults in medical high-risk groups (such as people with impaired immunity) and care … New COVID-19 vaccination round for risk groups this autumn …
Publication date: 07-11-2024Human biomonitoring for investigating exposure to nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/human-biomonitoring-for-investigating-exposure-to-nanomaterials… Human biomonitoring can help improve (occupational) risk assessment, provided that a clear relationship exists …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/artificial-intelligencemachine-learning-and-advanced-materials… which can potentially be used for optimized hazard and risk assessment of advanced materials. In this way, the … of advanced materials, which is crucial for effective risk assessment. Additionally, ML can assist in establishing … will be a focus on using AI and ML for optimized hazard and risk assessment. This is a positive development, as it …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/additional-environmental-risks-of-nanopesticides-to-be-regarded… properties can also pose additional environmental risks. For example, higher or prolonged exposure of non-target organisms. Current risk assessment frameworks do not sufficiently address these … Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded …
Publication date: 07-17-2024EFSA introduces new guidance for evaluating dissolution of nanomaterials in fat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsa-introduces-new-guidance-for-evaluating-dissolution-of-nanomaterials-in-fat… (K OW ) method nanospecific considerations for safety assessments may potentially be waived. However, EFSA also … limitations make it difficult to apply this method to risk assessments of nanoparticles used in applications other than …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Rethinking regulation: Should nanomaterials be considered biological entities?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/rethinking-regulation-should-nanomaterials-be-considered-biological-entities… list various well-known challenges regarding the safety assessment of nanomaterials. However, they do not provide … several challenges and difficulties related to safety assessment of nanomaterials. One example given is that the … that should be addressed in their regulatory safety assessment. However, the perspective does not offer a clear …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Behavioural and perception research on the environment and safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/behavioural-and-perception… Effective risk communication takes the ideas, questions and concerns of the target group into account. Read more about risk communication … The fact that calculations have shown something to be risky does not mean people will also perceive it as risky. Read more about perception research …
Publication date: 07-16-2024RIVM: be cautious when using nutritional supplements containing Mucuna pruriens
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-be-cautious-when-using-nutritional-supplements-containing-mucuna-pruriens… research into herbal preparations RIVM carried out this risk assessment on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. Earlier this year, RIVM already published risk assessments on Ashwagandha, Huperzia serrata and …
Publication date: 07-08-2024European Parliament rejects new nanomaterial definition in Novel Food Regulation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/european-parliament-rejects-new-nanomaterial-definition-in-novel-food-regulation… clear and objective criteria and alignment with the EFSA risk assessment guidance documents on nanotechnology . The … to a better protection of consumers. According to the EFSA risk assessment guidance on nanotechnology , nano-specific …
Publication date: 07-17-2024An industry guide to implement a Safe and Sustainable by Design innovation process
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/industry-guide-to-implement-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-innovation-process… severe adverse effects such as carcinogenicity. Related to assessments in SSbD, also trade-offs between different … goal is to ensure thorough safety implementation through a risk-based assessment. This should take into account the … is committed to advancing knowledge about toxicological risks for humans and the environment, particularly in …
Publication date: 07-17-2024How is exposure to BPA limited?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bisphenol-a/exposure-to-bpa-limited… The European Commission has requested an opinion from the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency … (ECHA) regarding the protection of workers against the risks of the use of BPA, on which basis a more stringent …
Publication date: 07-10-2024Healthy and Active Living Agreement encourages working together to improve health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-and-active-living-agreement-encourages-working-together-to-improve-health… people who are more likely to fall and to reduce the risk of accidents. RIVM has been asked to monitor the … which professionals are qualified to carry out the fall risk factor assessment (GP practices, physiotherapists or occupational …
Publication date: 12-10-2024Online pre-meeting 16 July 2024
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/one-health-strengthening-europe/online-pre-meeting… 10.20 EOHA Arjen van de Giessen (EOHA) 10.30 ECDC - EU Assessment Carmen Varela Santos 10.40 EFSA Stef Bronzwaer …
Publication date: 07-15-2024RIVM advises consumers to check N-acetylcysteine content of food supplements
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-advises-consumers-to-check-n-acetylcysteine-content-of-food-supplements… effects that can include gastrointestinal symptoms. Safety assessment At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Health, …
Publication date: 12-13-2024SAMIRA-PrISMA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/samira-prisma… devices, radiopharmaceuticals, and health technology assessment), health institutions, scientific societies and …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Health effects of BPA
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bisphenol-a/health-effects-bpa… that issues independent scientific advice on food-related risks. As early as 2016 , RIVM had concerns that BPA could … are drafted to protect consumers against food-related risks. European laws and regulations aimed at protecting consumers from food-related risks are based on recommendations issued by EFSA. European …
Publication date: 07-04-2024Shingles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles… reactivated. At that point, they may develop shingles. The risk is highest among people over 60. Shingles is usually … or the fluid from them. It is good to know that the risk of getting chickenpox from someone with shingles is much lower than the risk of getting chickenpox from someone with chickenpox. …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Genital herpes
https://www.rivm.nl/en/genital-herpes… than men. Is genital herpes dangerous during pregnancy? The risk of symptoms caused by genital herpes is not higher … first herpes outbreak during childbirth, there is a higher risk that the herpes virus will be transmitted to the baby, … can cause genital herpes, is transmitted during sex. The risk of infection is highest if a person has an outbreak of …
Publication date: 07-18-2024Shigellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shigellosis… Anyone can get shigellosis. Some people have a higher risk of getting the disease: People travelling to warm … Men who have sex with men. Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from shigellosis: People who … getting shigellosis. Good hygiene can help to minimise the risk: Wash your hands regularly: Before eating and before …
Publication date: 12-04-2024