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You searched for these word(s): markSome disinfection methods against the coronavirus may be unsafe
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/some-disinfection-methods-against-coronavirus-may-be-unsafe… fall under the same legislation, there are some on the market today whose efficacy and safety have not been … new disinfection method applications appeared on the market. To protect users, RIVM has created an overview of …
Publication date: 02-23-2023Respiratory infections now in season
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-now-in-season-2025… It is October, marking the start of the respiratory infection season. In …
Publication date: 10-03-2025In 2023 more Dutch people play sports on a weekly basis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/in-2023-more-dutch-people-play-sports-on-weekly-basis… and over played sports at least once a week. This figure marks an increase from 53% in 2022. Notably, the percentage …
Publication date: 03-21-2024National cervical cancer screening campaign under way
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-cervical-cancer-screening-campaign-under-way… – have you #done the smear test or self-test yet? This marks the first time that RIVM, Bevolkingsonderzoek …
Publication date: 01-19-2024Slight increase in greenhouse gasses in 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/slight-increase-in-greenhouse-gasses-in-2021… gas emissions were 1.8% higher than the year before. This marked the first time emissions had gone up since 2016. In …
Publication date: 02-16-202350th anniversary of the heel prick test: health benefits for hundreds of newborns each year
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/50th-anniversary-of-heel-prick-test-health-benefits-for-hundreds-of-newborns-each-year… Today marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the heel …
Publication date: 09-02-2024Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse… organ prolapse. These mesh implants were on the Dutch market in 2018. In addition, RIVM is examining mesh implants … of two transvaginal mesh implants that were still on the market on November 1st 2019. For these two products, RIVM … studied in the identified articles were not on the Dutch market anymore. …
Publication date: 02-18-2020New test for Lyme disease is not reliable
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-test-for-lyme-disease-is-not-reliable… now, so-called cellular tests have been available on the market. However, the VICTORY study recently carried out by …
Publication date: 06-15-2022Effects of COVID-19 vaccination becoming increasingly visible
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/effects-COVID-19-vaccination-becoming-increasingly-visible… positive were reported between 26 May and 1 June at 10:00, marking an 18% decrease in reported positive COVID-19 tests. …
Publication date: 06-01-2021Antifungals used in agriculture can make treating people more difficult
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/antifungals-used-in-agriculture-can-make-treating-people-more-difficult… into consideration when allowing antifungals onto the market for use in agriculture. …
Publication date: 12-11-2025Possible start of COVID-19 vaccination in early January
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/possible-start-of-covid-19-vaccination-in-early-january… BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna have officially applied for marketing authorisation. This means that the testing phase …
Publication date: 12-02-2020RIVM recommends a standardised design for e-cigarettes to reduce e-cigarette appeal
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-recommends-standardised-design-for-e-cigarettes-to-reduce-e-cigarette-appeal… The e-cigarette market is continually adapting to trends and innovations to … Currently, there are many types of e-cigarettes on the market. They can differ in shape, size and functionality … appeal of e-cigarettes. Belgium, for example, prohibits the marketing of e-cigarettes with appealing features, such as …
Publication date: 04-25-2024Awareness and use of cigarillos, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches relatively low
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/awareness-and-use-of-cigarillos-heated-tobacco-and-nicotine-pouches-relatively-low… tobacco, because these products are relatively new on the market. Awareness and use of the products may change due to new policies or due to new products entering the market. Therefore, RIVM recommends that research into the …
Publication date: 11-11-2021EU-JAMRAI 2
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/eu-jamrai2… work package task leaders from RIVM are Heike Schmitt, Mark Montforts and Roosmarijn Luiken. RIVM is also active as … Heike Schmitt, Hetty Blaak, Jorrit Kabel, Karuna Vendrik, Mark Montforts, Rob Mariman, Sabine de Greeff and Samira …
Publication date: 02-25-2025RIVM publishes new data from manufacturers on tobacco products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-publishes-new-data-from-manufacturers-on-tobacco-products… a statutory duty to provide data on the products that they market in the Netherlands. They submit these data through …
Publication date: 05-09-2023Two in five reduced the use of e-cigarettes after the introduction of the flavour ban
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/two-in-five-reduced-use-of-e-cigarettes-after-introduction-of-flavour-ban… ban, such as purchase of flavours through the illegal market or people switching to other harmful products. Most …
Publication date: 03-19-2025RIVM: seven e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-seven-e-cigarette-flavourings-with-tobacco-taste-pose-health-risk… in e-cigarettes nevertheless, to keep the products on the market to help people stop smoking. Studies on e-cigarette …
Publication date: 05-23-2022No indication that investigated mesh implants used to treat pelvic organ prolapse are unsafe
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/no-indication-that-investigated-mesh-implants-used-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse-are-unsafe… product more extensively before it was allowed onto the market. The results of all these laboratory tests combined …
Publication date: 05-09-2023New international project Inno4Vac targets faster vaccine development
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-international-project-inno4vac-targets-faster-vaccine-development… more than EUR 800 million to bring a new vaccine to the market. Fortunately, researchers in academia and biotech …
Publication date: 09-07-2021Reducing greenhouse gas emissions via procurement partnerships
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-via-procurement-partnerships… savings calculations show that public procurement officers, market parties and other stakeholders can collaborate in …
Publication date: 11-17-2022