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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: 12-19-2024Tuesday 4 August: risk of smog due to ozone
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/tuesday-4-august-risk-of-smog-due-to-ozone… Tuesday 4 August: risk of smog due to ozone …
Publication date: 08-04-2026EFSA 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: 12-19-2024Shingles vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles/shingles-vaccination… for people aged 60 and older and for people in medical risk groups. The vaccination protects against shingles and … People aged 60 years and older. People in certain medical risk groups. Illness or treatment makes their immune system … your GP or at a vaccination clinic. If you are in a medical risk group, you can receive a shingles vaccination through …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Rethinking 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: 12-19-2024Healthy 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: 12-13-2024Shingles
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: 12-16-2024Shigellosis
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: 12-04-2024Estimated 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: 12-19-2024RIVM’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: 12-16-2024West Nile virus detected in a blood donor
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/west-nile-virus-detected-in-a-blood-donor… immune systems due to illness or medication have a higher risk of becoming very ill from West Nile fever. A small … Mosquitoes are mainly active at dusk. To minimise the risk of being bitten, you could, for example: wear clothing …
Publication date: 08-17-2026More 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: 12-11-2024National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 3 August
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-3-august… and difficulty concentrating. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, such as dehydration …
Publication date: 08-03-2026From 12 August: National Heatwave Plan active in the south and east, and from 13 August in the whole of the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/from-12-august-national-heatwave-plan-active-in-south-and-east-from-13-august-in-whole-of… and difficulty concentrating. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, such as dehydration …
Publication date: 08-11-2026Strategic 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: 12-03-2024Infographic pneumococcal vaccination 2026
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/infographic-pneumococcal-vaccination… illness, such as pneumonia. The vaccination reduces the risk that you will become ill from pneumococci. …
Publication date: 08-17-2026