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You searched for these word(s): potePotential of nanomaterials in food packaging to improve food safety and sustainability
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/potential-of-nanomaterials-in-food-packaging-to-improve-food-safety-and-sustainability… in food packaging that use nanotechnology have the potential to improve food quality and safety by extending … can sometimes migrate from packaging into food, so the potential risks to human health from the nanomaterials … by RIVM Recent innovations in food packaging offer a lot of potential to improve (environmental) sustainability and, in …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Screening Approach to the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Development
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/screening-approach-to-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-development… System for Advanced Materials (Early4AdMa) to identify potential safety and sustainability issues of various … project used these mats as a case study to discover potential safety and sustainability issues at an early … is an approach that aims to identify and describe potential safety, sustainability and regulatory issues of …
Publication date: 10-03-2024EFSA’s re-evaluation of silver as a food additive is inconclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsas-re-evaluation-of-silver-as-food-additive-is-inconclusive… particularly regarding the physicochemical properties and potential toxicity of silver particles at the nanoscale. The … body—information deemed essential for understanding its potential toxicity. Insufficient data on potential nano-specific toxicity EFSA also raised concerns …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Advancements in metal-organic frameworks: an approach for safe, sustainable and effective industrial application
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/advancements-in-metal-organic-frameworks-approach-for-safe-sustainable-and-effective… a safe and sustainable approach in their design, the full potential of MOFs can be realised. Researchers call for … to a review by Wright and colleagues, MOFs have great potential for other applications, such as batteries, water … applications. These innovative materials not only have the potential to reduce energy consumption but also open up new …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Can foliar nanoforms of fertilisers be used beneficially?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/can-foliar-nanoforms-of-fertilisers-be-used-beneficially… of the leaves and be transported within the plant. This potentially leads to faster and more efficient uptake by the … and losses through interaction with soil components. Potential disadvantages of foliar fertilisers and biostimulants in nanoform Apart from the potential benefits of foliar nanoforms of fertilisers and …
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… evidence is insufficient to rule out their genotoxicity potential. This is consistent with the earlier European Food … as described in the SCCS opinion from 2020. Genotoxicity potential cannot be excluded for most TiO2 grades evaluated … that the evidence available is insufficient to rule out the potential genotoxicity of most of the TiO2 grades. Based on …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Enhancing worker protection during nanomaterial production – Insights from the Prevention through Design approach
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/enhancing-worker-protection-during-nanomaterial-production-insights-from-prevention-through… new product. The primary goal is to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they become an issue. The PtD … size of those particles, and how much of the material could potentially settle in the lungs of exposed workers. These … the use of respiratory protection equipment. To reduce potential exposure, the authors suggested following the PtD …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Enhancing 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… regulators, industry, SMEs, and the public regarding potential risks and impacts of advanced materials. Key … concepts have been widely embraced because of their potential to enhance efficiency in the path to market safe …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Survey-based monitor
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/sociovax/results-of-survey-monitor… or not to vaccinate. The monitor also offers an overview of potential differences between groups of people and how those …
Publication date: 09-02-2025Additional research into (micro)nutrients
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-and-nutrition/additional-research-micronutrients… and minerals. RIVM uses scenario analyses to calculate the potential effects of fortification on micronutrient intake …
Publication date: 09-23-2025News and activities WHO CC on Behavioural Science for Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-on-behavioural-science-for-health-emergency-preparedness-and-resilience/news-and-activities… risks, respond to public health guidance, and prepare for potential crises. Reports from the SI-PANDA 2024 and 2025 …
Publication date: 09-29-2025New safety data confirms hydroxyapatite in nanoform is safe for oral care products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-safety-data-confirms-hydroxyapatite-in-nanoform-is-safe-for-oral-care-products… concentration of 10%, primarily due to concerns about potential DNA damage by the rod-shaped particles. The new …
Publication date: 09-15-2025