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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentEnvironmental transformations of advanced materials: implications for risk assessment and policy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/environmental-transformations-of-advanced-materials-implications-for-risk-assessment… considerations of environmental transformations into the risk assessment of nanomaterials. Recent publications and … RIVM expects that this shift will improve regulatory risk assessments of advanced materials like nanomaterials, … transformations of advanced materials: implications for risk assessment and policy …
Publication date: 07-14-2026Dealing with analytical challenges in the safety assessment of food nanomaterials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/dealing-with-analytical-challenges-in-safety-assessment-of-food-nanomaterials… A recent review highlights that assessing the intestinal fate and uptake of nanomaterials … are crucial for reducing uncertainty in nanosafety assessments. Understanding the fate of nanomaterials in the … evidence. The increasing emphasis by the OECD and EFSA on assessing dissolution behaviour, dispersion stability and …
Publication date: 07-14-2026Pesticides and health effects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pesticides-health-effects… Together with Nivel and IRAS (Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences), RIVM is conducting research to …
Publication date: 07-13-2026New 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: 07-17-2024Additional 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: 07-17-2024PFAS in Dutch women’s breast milk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pfas-in-dutch-womens-breast-milk… In 82 percent of the samples, the levels were below the risk limit. Below this limit, no harmful effects are … in breast milk. 82 percent of women are below the PFAS risk limit RIVM compared PFAS levels with the risk limit for PFAS in breast milk. If the level is below …
Publication date: 07-01-2026Information about cervical cancer screening (Polish)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/cervical-cancer-screening-programme/information-in-multiple-languages/polishWe use the population screening to detect if someone is at risk of cervical cancer. Early detection can prevent… Każdego roku około 900 osób w Holandii zapada na raka szyjki macicy. Co roku około 200 osób umiera wskutek tej choroby…
Publication date: 07-07-2026Behavioural 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: 07-16-2024What is the PIENTER study?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pienter/study… and Exposures in the Netherlands To Evaluate trends and Risks. … come into contact with an infectious disease and what the risk factors are. We are also studying how well vaccines … how often they occur and which groups are at greater risk. Read more about the previous rounds and results of …
Publication date: 07-31-2026Asthma and COPD
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pesticides-health-effects/asthma-copd… living near agricultural and horticultural areas are at risk of developing asthma or COPD as a result of pesticide …
Publication date: 07-22-2026RIVM: 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: 07-10-2024(International) signals of infectious diseases
https://www.rivm.nl/en/infectious-disease-control/international-signals… figures on West Nile fever 3 August, 2026 | Gonorrhea Risk assessment resistant gonorrhoea Since 2022, gonorrhoea … | Ebola Ebola confirmed in healthcare worker in France: risk of spread in Europe remains very small Current …
Publication date: 07-01-2026Online 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: 07-15-2024SAMIRA-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: 07-04-2024Genital 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: 07-18-2024