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You searched for these word(s): pfasPFAS in sea foam along Dutch coast
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pfas-in-sea-foam-along-dutch-coast… and Zuid-Holland have revealed the presence of PFAS in sea foam along the Dutch coast, as reported by RIVM. It is as yet unclear what the presence of PFAS in sea foam means for human health. … Dutch measurements follow a study conducted in Flanders on PFAS in sea foam . The results indicate that the PFAS …
Publication date: 12-20-2023PFAS restriction proposal
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pfas/restriction-proposal… On 7 February 2023, a proposal for a European ban on PFAS has been published by ECHA. A ban in this context is … environment. The proposal focuses on the entire group of PFAS substances in order to avoid one PFAS being replaced by another. Details of the proposed ban …
Publication date: 11-19-2020First Nationwide Study into PFAS in blood
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-nationwide-study-into-pfas-in-blood… Everyone in the Netherlands has various types of PFAS in their blood. In almost all cases, the amount of PFAS exceeds the health-based guidance value. This is shown … Having PFAS levels above the health-based guidance value does not mean that people will immediately become ill from PFAS. However, it does indicate that PFAS may have an effect …
Publication date: 07-03-2025Sampling PFAS levels in wastewater
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/sampling-pfas-levels-in-wastewater… RIVM researched the options for differentiating between PFAS in household wand industrial wastewater. The aim of … discovering as yet unknown industrial sources by measuring PFAS levels in wastewater at water treatment plants. The … to use the findings to gain more insight into industrial PFAS emissions. …
Publication date: 06-11-2025Proposed European PFAS ban officially submitted
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/proposed-european-pfas-ban-officially-submitted… a European ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by jointly submitting a restriction proposal to the … proposal seeks a ban on both the use and production of PFAS in order to reduce the risks these substances pose to … also be complex, as more than 10,000 different types of PFAS exist. These are used in a multitude of products. ECHA …
Publication date: 01-13-2023New study confirms: people in the Netherlands ingest too much PFAS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-study-confirms-people-in-netherlands-are-ingesting-too-much-levels-of-pfas… People in the Netherlands are ingesting too much levels of PFAS through food and drinking water. New research by RIVM confirms this. However, the total quantity of PFAS is lower than previously calculated. … The quantity of PFAS that people in the Netherlands may be ingesting through …
Publication date: 07-06-2023New measurements of PFAS in blood
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-measurements-of-pfas-in-blood… In 2025, 71 per cent of people had PFAS levels in their blood above the health-based guidance … case for almost everyone. To further reduce the amount of PFAS people take in, a broad approach is needed that addresses all PFAS and all sources of exposure. … does not allow RIVM to determine exactly what the measured PFAS levels mean for individual health. People do not …
Publication date: 09-30-2026Details of proposed European PFAS ban released
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/details-of-proposed-european-pfas-ban-released… import of some 10,000 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) . The purpose of the ban is to keep PFAS out of the environment. PFAS are used in tens of thousands of products, including … Huge impact A ban on PFAS would reduce quantities of PFAS in the environment over …
Publication date: 02-07-2023PFAS in Dutch women’s breast milk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pfas-in-dutch-womens-breast-milk… a national study, all tested breast milk samples contained PFAS. In 82 percent of the samples, the levels were below … for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) showed that PFAS blood levels are too high in almost everyone in the Netherlands. This study on PFAS in breast milk, together with the blood research, …
Publication date: 07-01-2026PFAS 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… Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) advises to reduce PFAS concentrations in drinking water in parts of the … water produced from river water. In a recent study by RIVM, PFAS concentrations exceeded the threshold advised by RIVM … concentrations need to be brought down to ensure people’s PFAS intake from drinking water does not become too high. …
Publication date: 10-24-2022Next milestone in universal PFAS restriction process completed
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/next-milestone-in-universal-pfas-restriction-process-completed… Final revision of background document for universal PFAS restriction is now completed. Authorities from five … Annex XV report initiating a restriction process for PFAS was submitted by the REACH-competent national … together with other concerning intrinsic properties. PFAS-based products are also widely used in society. Since …
Publication date: 08-26-2025Worms are an important source of PFAS in home-produced eggs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/worms-are-important-source-of-pfas-in-home-produced-eggs… eggs across the Netherlands may contain much more PFAS than commercial eggs. New RIVM research confirms that … RIVM investigated the source of PFAS in home-produced eggs. H ome-produced eggs come from … farms. Worms are an important source The highest amounts of PFAS were measured in eggs from hobby chickens that roam …
Publication date: 03-16-2026RIVM 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… weeks, RIVM will derive a temporary background value for PFAS in Dutch soil. This will be done based on measurement … The background value indicates what concentrations of PFAS can be expected in relatively clean areas in the … value, the government may decide to amend the standard for PFAS for the agriculture/nature function. …
Publication date: 10-30-2019Temporary background values for PFAS in Dutch soil
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/temporary-background-values-for-pfas-in-dutch-soil… has derived temporary background values for two types of PFAS in Dutch soil: PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and … Management has decided to set a new temporary standard for PFAS in soil and dredging material. PFOS (perfluorooctane … the living environment and spreading. Nevertheless, PFAS appears to be present in Dutch soil. A background value …
Publication date: 12-03-2019Nitrogen and PFAS suddenly big societal issues in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/newsletter/content/2020/issue1/nitrogen-pfas-in-NL… previously published RIVM news regarding the nitrogen and PFAS problem in the Netherlands in 2019. In May 2019, the … in international reviews. Temporary background values for PFAS in Dutch soil More or less at the same time, another issue appeared on the societal agenda: PFAS . The abbreviation PFAS stands for per- and …
Publication date: 01-14-2020Current information about PFAS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pfas/current-information… 26-08-2025: Next milestone in universal PFAS restriction process Final revision of background document for universal PFAS restriction is now completed. Authorities from five … on their website. More information 11-06-2025: Study on PFAS in wastewater For the Human Environment and Transport …
Publication date: 05-11-2020RIVM advises against eating home-produced eggs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-advises-against-eating-home-produced-eggs… Netherlands, home-produced eggs can contain high levels of PFAS. This is shown by new research conducted at 60 … the Netherlands, we already consume a significant amount of PFAS through other foods and partly through drinking water. … top of that. By not eating home-produced eggs, much higher PFAS intake can be avoided. Commercial eggs from shops or …
Publication date: 04-15-2025RIVM 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… These eggs have been found to contain high levels of PFAS, as revealed by the risk assessment conducted by RIVM … commence a nationwide investigation into the sources of PFAS in home-produced eggs from other parts of the … weekly without exceeding the health-based threshold for PFAS. This threshold indicates the maximum amount of PFAS …
Publication date: 05-30-2024Relevant publications on PFAS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pfas/relevant-publications… Relevant publications on PFAS …
Publication date: 11-07-2019Solar panel recycling could be more sustainable
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/solar-panel-recycling-could-be-more-sustainable… back sheet. Hazardous substances such as lead, antimony and PFAS are also a cause for concern. From 2030 onwards, an … panels contain the hazardous substances lead, antimony and PFAS. It is important to pay attention to this in recycling. … antimony is used to enhance solar performance of the glass. PFAS are found in the back sheet of solar panels, which can …
Publication date: 05-15-2024