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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: 12-19-2024Vaccination against pneumococcal disease for medical risk groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/vaccination-against-pneumococcal-disease-for-medical-risk-groups… Some people have health conditions that cause a higher risk of serious illness due to pneumococcal disease. They … The medical risk groups for pneumococcal disease include: people with … as a result If you are in one or more of these medical risk groups, you can get a vaccination against pneumococcal …
Publication date: 09-09-2025Artificial 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: 12-19-2024Rabies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rabies… are bitten, scratched or licked by an infected animal. The risk of infection is very low in the Netherlands. People who … raccoons), or by bats (also in the Netherlands). Another risk in the Netherlands comes from unvaccinated dogs and … have a lyssavirus infection. That is why there is a minimal risk of catching rabies after contact with bats. Bats almost …
Publication date: 09-01-2025New 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… and is not significantly taken up by cells. The safety assessment applies only to specific types of HAP … on HAP nano comes after the SCCS’s fourth review. Earlier assessments by the SCCS were inconclusive regarding the … do not meet these criteria will require a separate safety assessment. Reflection by RIVM The case of HAP nano …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Hepatitis B vaccination upon request
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hepatitis-b/vaccination-upon-request… you effective protection against hepatitis B. Children and risk groups can get a free vaccination against hepatitis B. … National Immunisation Programm e at 3, 5 and 12 months old. Risk groups Hepatitis B is more common among sex workers and … through the hepatitis B vaccination programme for risk groups . People who are at higher risk at work People …
Publication date: 09-09-2025EFSA’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… its safety due to critical gaps in scientific data. The assessment was intended to address questions surrounding the … data to determine whether the additive posed a health risk. In response, the European Commission invited … necessary information and quality to support a conclusive risk assessment. Insufficient data on particle form and …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Healthy 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: 12-13-2024Hepatitis B
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hepatitis-b… grows worse, it is known as cirrhosis of the liver. The risk of this depends on how active the virus was and on the … People who have cirrhosis of the liver are also at higher risk for developing liver cancer, which can eventually lead … in the course of their work Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from hepatitis B, including …
Publication date: 09-09-2025Shingles
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: 12-16-2024Pneumococcal vaccination upon request
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pneumococci/pneumococcal-vaccination-upon-request… as people taking immunosuppressant medicine) have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from pneumococcal disease. … people aged 78 and older (born in 1947 or before). Medical risk groups Some people have health conditions that cause a higher risk of serious illness due to pneumococcal disease. This …
Publication date: 09-09-2025Shigellosis
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: 12-19-2024Potential 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… Using nanomaterials in food packaging can help reduce such risks. However, it is essential to be aware that … migrate from packaging into food, so the potential risks to human health from the nanomaterials themselves must …
Publication date: 09-15-2025News 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… twice per year to better understand how people perceive risks, respond to public health guidance, and prepare for … by RIVM, and use behavioural data to inform policy and risk communication for better health, and in preparation for …
Publication date: 09-29-2025