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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: 12-19-2024Artificial 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: 12-19-2024EFSA 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: 12-19-2024Obstacles concerning the reuse of building materials and soil necessitate review of standards and rules
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/obstacles-concerning-reuse-of-building-materials-and-soil-necessitate-review-of-standards… outcome of two RIVM investigations into the obstacles and risks concerning the reuse of soil, dredged material and … inclusion of biological soil quality as a criterion in the assessment framework. Lastly, there is a need to map out … soil, dredged material and building materials could pose a risk to the environment, like for example PFAS. This can be …
Publication date: 09-05-2024Gastric balloons
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medical-devices/gastric-balloons… causes the patient to eat less and lose weight. There are risks associated with the use of gastric balloons. RIVM has studied whether scientific research identified risks that are not currently stated on the instructions for … There are risks associated with the use of gastric balloons. The …
Publication date: 09-19-2024Quality requirements for the safe use of purified wastewater in agriculture and horticulture
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/quality-requirements-for-safe-use-of-purified-wastewater-in-agriculture-and-horticulture… permissible level for a chemical. Pathogens for humans A risk assessment has been carried out for bacteria and viruses … in purified wastewater is negligibly small. The only risk is to greenhouse horticulture. This is because this …
Publication date: 09-10-2024Healthy 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: 12-10-2024RIVM 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: 12-13-2024Recycled Plastic Packaging in the Netherlands Still Falls Short
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/recycled-plastic-packaging-in-netherlands-still-falls-short… out under the direction of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) by RIVM, TNO, and CML, in …
Publication date: 09-03-2024Shingles
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: 12-16-2024Post-COVID
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/post-covid… after COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccination lowers the risk of serious illness due to COVID-19, and also lowers the risk of developing post-COVID symptoms after a SARS-CoV-2 … post-COVID. However, it is clear that there is a lower risk of post-COVID after infection with an Omicron variant …
Publication date: 09-03-2024Shigellosis
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: 12-04-2024Shingles vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles/shingles-vaccination… and adults who are in one or more of the following medical risk groups: people who recently had a stem cell transplant, … against shingles with Zostavax is not recommended in the risk groups listed above, because this vaccine contains live … by insurance for people in one or more of the medical risk groups. You will need a doctor’s letter to confirm …
Publication date: 12-16-2024RIVM’s assistance to Bonaire concerning waste fires
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/rivms-assistance-to-bonaire-concerning-waste-fires… interpreted. Based on the outcomes, potential public health risks and risks to the environment in the vicinity of the landfill …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Estimated intake of titanium dioxide via medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/estimated-intake-of-titanium-dioxide-via-medicines… safety and efficacy of these formulations requires reassessment by regulatory authorities. This process might … increased. For food additives, uncertainty about a possible risk can lead to banning their use. In contrast, for medicines, a benefit-risk evaluation must be performed, which means that certain …
Publication date: 12-19-2024COVID-19 vaccination and excess mortality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/research/vaccination-excess-mortality… protect against death from COVID-19. RIVM also studied the risk of people dying of something other than COVID-19 after …
Publication date: 09-19-2024More than 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the 2024 autumn round
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-25-million-covid-19-vaccinations-administered-in-2024-autumn-round… remains available to adults and children in medical high-risk groups who are referred by their treating physician. …
Publication date: 12-11-2024Webinar: Social and behavioural science for pandemic preparedness: BePrepared consortium
https://www.rivm.nl/en/agenda/webinar-social-and-behavioural-science-for-pandemic-preparedness-beprepared-consortium-0… an outbreak, it is important to understand citizens’ (risk) perspectives and how they make sense of the situation …
Publication date: 09-09-2024Strategic research
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mental-health/strategic-research… after experiencing a life event, and which (protective and risk) factors influence this relationship. SPR 2020-2023 …
Publication date: 12-03-2024