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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: 09-15-2025EFSA’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… 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: 09-15-2025Handbook strategic foresight | The future of public health foresight
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/conclusion… of the most impactful. RIVM is investing in exploring the potential use of new, innovative methods. Next to AI, group …
Publication date: 01-12-2026Handbook strategic foresight | Phase 3 Options for action
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/actions… are valuable resources. Once options are identified, their potential impacts should be assessed using qualitative and … input from practitioners to know more about context and potential success, is very valuable. A good example of … These kinds of impact analysis aim at evaluating the potential impacts of each option within the context of the …
Publication date: 01-12-2026Enhancing 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: 09-15-2025Handbook strategic foresight | Phase 1 Futures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/futures… understand uncertainties, and prepare for a range of potential outcomes. … of new and emerging health technologies that have the potential to make an impact on health and/or health … (also referred to as relevance), you want to assess the potential impact of each driving force on the issue. The …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Antibiotics policy for severe streptococcal infections lowers risk of transmission within families
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/antibiotics-policy-for-severe-streptococcal-infections-lowers-risk-of-transmission-within… known as flesh-eating bacteria), or toxic shock syndrome, potentially leading to organ failure. Young children, people …
Publication date: 01-12-2026Survey-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: 09-02-2025Handbook strategic foresight | Introduction
https://www.rivm.nl/en/public-health-foresight/handbook/introduction… future pressures on the health system, for example with potentially increasing shortages of health personnel, … help organizations create tailored strategies and adapt to potential disruptions. Participatory Foresight is inclusive … governments, and individuals to proactively prepare for potential future events, both positive and negative, and …
Publication date: 01-05-2026Nutrition policy promising for public health and environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/nutrition-policy-promising-for-public-health-and-environment… to focusing on the impact of the NPA, also studied the potential environmental effects of the measures in the …
Publication date: 01-16-2026Additional 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