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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRIVM maintains advisory: avoid eating home-produced eggs in Zuid-Holland Zuid and Altena Municipality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-maintains-advisory-avoid-eating-private-eggs-in-zuid-holland-zuid-and-altena-municipality… found to contain high levels of PFAS, as revealed by the risk assessment conducted by RIVM at 31 locations in the … 15 eggs per week. What Are the Health Implications? The risk assessment compares the estimated PFAS intake from …
Publication date: 05-30-2024COVID-19 pandemic intensified negative mental health trend among young people
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-pandemic-intensified-negative-mental-health-trend-among-young-people… The number of young people in the Netherlands at a high risk of anxiety or depressive disorder rose sharply between …
Publication date: 01-14-2026Proposed European PFAS ban officially submitted
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/proposed-european-pfas-ban-officially-submitted… both the use and production of PFAS in order to reduce the risks these substances pose to humans and the environment. … Afterwards, two ECHA scientific committees – the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Assessment …
Publication date: 01-13-2023Nitrogen and PFAS suddenly big societal issues in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/newsletter/content/2020/issue1/nitrogen-pfas-in-NL… in the vicinity of those areas. It includes an appropriate assessment of adverse impacts on Natura 2000 areas, which is … perspective for action that, on the one hand, controls the risks to man and the environment and, on the other hand, …
Publication date: 01-14-2020Next milestone in universal PFAS restriction process completed
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/next-milestone-in-universal-pfas-restriction-process-completed… derogations or with time-unlimited derogations and risk reduction measures of similar efficiencies, where … as appropriate. The comments enabled to improve the assessment of the initially evaluated uses and the … by the restriction process. The Scientific Committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) of …
Publication date: 08-26-2025Temporary background values for PFAS in Dutch soil
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/temporary-background-values-for-pfas-in-dutch-soil… If the soil meets these temporary background values, the risks to people and the ecosystem are negligible. Data and … human body. RIVM investigates the health and environmental risks of PFAS. …
Publication date: 12-03-2019PFAS in sea foam along Dutch coast
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pfas-in-sea-foam-along-dutch-coast… compared to seawater. Insufficient information for complete risk assessment It is as yet unclear what the high concentrations … scenarios to determine sea foam exposure, and there are no risk limit values for PFAS in seawater or sea foam. …
Publication date: 12-20-2023PFAS levels in drinking water from river water need to be brought down
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pfas-levels-in-drinking-water-from-river-water-need-to-be-brought-down… this being harmful to their health. This value is used in risk assessments and does not have legal status. New scientific …
Publication date: 10-24-2022Approach used in the quarterly youth study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/health-research-for-covid-19/approach-used-in-quarterly-youth-study… In addition, we assessed the factors related to a higher risk of negative impact on the health and well-being of … related to COVID-19, and social activities. Such assessment considers multiple factors simultaneously. In … rounds, we used this same method to look at the increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Since June 2022, we have been …
Publication date: 11-15-2022RIVM will calculate temporary background value for PFAS in soil
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-will-calculate-temporary-background-value-for-pfas-in-soil… In July of this year, RIVM has calculated the risk limits for PFAS in soil and dredging spoil. At concentrations below these risk limits, the risks to people and the environment are acceptable. As a …
Publication date: 10-30-2019More than 1 in 5 young people had suicidal thoughts during last lockdown
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-1-in-5-young-people-had-suicidal-thoughts-during-last-lockdown… In addition, the results offer insight into existing risks and vulnerabilities that also deserve attention … helps to improve mental health among pupils and reduce the risk of suicide. During the survey period, there was an elevated risk of mental health problems among young people. It is …
Publication date: 05-30-2022Half of post-traumatic stress disorder related to pandemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/half-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-related-to-pandemic… adults can be attributed to that cause. Loneliness is a key risk factor In all age groups, the risk of developing PTSD is greater after an intense event if … for various age groups and more information about risk factors are covered in more detail in the full news …
Publication date: 07-12-2023About the study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/health-research-for-covid-19/about-the-study… will present results on changes in healthcare use, possible risk groups and regional/local differences. This information … on occurrence of physical and mental symptoms, possible risk groups and regional/local differences. This information …
Publication date: 06-22-2022PFAS restriction proposal
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pfas/restriction-proposal… is a ban on the use of these substances to limit the risks to people and the environment. The proposal focuses on …
Publication date: 11-19-2020Vulnerable groups in society have been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vulnerable-groups-in-society-have-been-hit-harder-by-covid-19-pandemic… Institute for Health Services Research (Nivel) shows that risk factors for mental and physical problems due to …
Publication date: 07-13-2022People working from home more likely to have health problems
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/people-working-from-home-more-likely-to-have-health-problems… the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increased risk of feeling alone and isolated from others. Important to …
Publication date: 02-09-2023Literature review
https://www.rivm.nl/en/health-research-for-covid-19/literature-review… mental health, social effects, and other effects plus risk factors and shielding factors. In addition, the factors …
Publication date: 11-15-2022Fewer people feel healthy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/fewer-people-feel-healthy… lonely in 2022 than in 2020. The number of people at high risk of developing an anxiety disorder or depression …
Publication date: 06-20-2023Quarterly youth study – round 4
https://www.rivm.nl/en/health-research-for-covid-19/quarterly-youth-study-round-4… gender or age on their own do not represent an increased risk of having suicidal thoughts. The percentage of young …
Publication date: 11-14-2022Quarterly youth study – round 1
https://www.rivm.nl/en/health-research-for-covid-19/quarterly-youth-study-round-1… young people are more vulnerable, we looked at various risk factors in this quarterly study: gender (boys vs. …
Publication date: 11-15-2022