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You searched for these word(s): poteCurrent knowledge on microplastics in the soil is still inadequate
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/current-knowledge-on-microplastics-in-soil-is-still-inadequate… for this reason that our knowledge is incomplete and any potentially harmful effects cannot be sufficiently … the accumulation of microplastics in the soil could potentially be harmful to the health of humans, plants, … More knowledge is needed in order to reliably assess the potentially negative effects of microplastics on the …
Publication date: 06-12-2022Effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals/effects-of-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals… and on how much of the substance you were exposed to. The potential health effects can also depend on the stage of … can affect the hormonal system of humans or other animals, potentially leading to harmful health effects. To classify … adverse outcome. Many studies are currently examining the potential health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals. …
Publication date: 04-01-2026The role of RIVM
https://www.rivm.nl/en/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals/role-of-rivm… on how to identify endocrine disrupting chemicals and the potential risks of exposure to them. Sharing information … RIVM is active in the international working group on potential hazard issues as part of the UN Globally … increasingly includes the assessment of substances with potential ED properties. RIVM is also commissioned by …
Publication date: 04-01-2026What are plastics?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/plastics/what-are-plastics… on our health or on other organisms. Many plastics contain potentially harmful additives, such as plasticisers and … products for longer. Our lack of knowledge about the potential long-term health risks of plastics is another good …
Publication date: 03-02-2023Projects and collaborations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals/projects-and-collaborations… various methods, the project aims to understand the potential risks of chemicals that could affect thyroid … ethics. RIVM is involved in developing a human induced pluripotent stem cell-based brain model to study effects on the … new computer models (in silico) that can help identify potential endocrine disrupting chemicals. These models will …
Publication date: 04-01-2026Urgent need for more research into environmental effects of microplastics
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/urgent-need-for-more-research-into-environmental-effects-of-microplastics… a more detailed picture of the effects of microplastics and potential solutions. Aside from research into policy-based …
Publication date: 01-18-2023RIVM calls for increased involvement of scientific community in solving plastic crisis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-calls-for-increased-involvement-of-scientific-community-in-solving-plastic-crisis… Untapped potential RIVM studied the current contribution of …
Publication date: 03-01-2022Recycled Plastic Packaging in the Netherlands Still Falls Short
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/recycled-plastic-packaging-in-netherlands-still-falls-short… On 9 September 2024, PBL will host a symposium on the potential next steps for politics, policy, civil society …
Publication date: 09-03-2024Reports and publications
https://www.rivm.nl/en/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals/reports-and-publications… reproductive toxicity, and endocrine disruption potential of alternative substances SP den Braver-Sewradj, R …
Publication date: 04-01-2026Newsletter Microplastics December 2020
https://www.rivm.nl/en/microplastics/newsletter-microplastics-december-2020… the central thread was that there must be exposure and a potential hazard and that there is still little known about …
Publication date: 12-03-2020