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23 search results

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  • Health risk assessment

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/health-risk-assessment

    … The risks of exposure to carcinogenic substances are expressed … people who are not exposed to these substances are also at risk of developing cancer. An additional risk of 1 in a million people exposed to carcinogens is … Health risk assessment … Health risk assessment …

    Publication date: 12-22-2016
  • RIVM 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: 05-30-2024
  • International review of the research report 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with rubbergranulate'

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/international-review-rubbergranulate

    … was consulted on the study on the “Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with … from three prominent institutes who are experienced in risk assessment within regulatory frameworks. Reviewers from … review of the research report 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with …

    Publication date: 03-15-2018
  • Structure of the study

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/structure-of-study

    … RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … concentrations in the environment. If no environmental risks are detected at these pitches, it is plausible to … the same time as the RIVM study, STOWA conducted an impact assessment. This study used bioassays to assess the impact …

    Publication date: 07-02-2018
  • Proposed 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: 01-13-2023
  • Research into rubber granulate on turf fields in 2016

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016

    … RIVM has conducted research into the health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf fields with an … indicate that playing sports on these fields is safe. The risk to health from playing sports on these synthetic turf … the rubber granulate in very small quantities, making the risk to health from playing sports on these synthetic turf …

    Publication date: 12-22-2016
  • Scientific report

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/scientific-report

    … the scientific background documents: 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with … Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with …

    Publication date: 12-22-2016
  • Rubber tiles

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-tiles

    … Findings Due to several uncertainties, the present risk assessment is only an indication of the risk of cancer. One of the uncertainties is the lack of …

    Publication date: 01-09-2017
  • Nitrogen 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: 01-14-2020
  • Next 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: 08-26-2025
  • Previous research into rubber granulate

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/previous-research-into-rubber-granulate

    … that these small quantities could lead to a health risk. The granulate also contains so-called plasticisers. No health risk had been described in connection with plasticisers in … of the criticism by Mr Berger, RIVM stands by its previous assessment: Although PAHs can be released from rubber …

    Publication date: 12-14-2016
  • Temporary 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: 12-03-2019
  • PFAS 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: 12-20-2023
  • Environmental impact study on rubber granulate 2018

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018

    … that accidentally ingest soil from the borders are not at risk. Ditch water and groundwater in the natural subsoil are … RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … safe limits for PAH concentrations based on health impact assessment. Depending on the available information on the …

    Publication date: 07-02-2018
  • PFAS 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: 10-24-2022
  • Results of the exploratory study

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/results-of-exploratory-study

    … the use of rubber granulate infill has not yet resulted in risks that affect the surface water.  In the sediments from … to be spread in surface water or on land.  3. Are there any risks to living organisms in the soil and water? The … in the Netherlands does not refer to ‘current ecological risks’ until more than 5,000 m2 of unpaved surface soil has …

    Publication date: 07-02-2018
  • Rubber granulate FAQ's

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate-faqs

    … RIVM recommends that you contact the owner. Potential risks Have I and/or my child run a risk by having played sports on a synthetic turf  field for … we have conducted, we do not currently expect any health risks due to exposure to PAHs from rubber granulate. Is it …

    Publication date: 11-07-2016
  • RIVM 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: 10-30-2019
  • Standards for rubber granulate

    https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/standards-for-rubber-granulate

    … (ECHA) is currently conducting research on the health risks for rubber granulate. RIVM will actively contribute …

    Publication date: 12-22-2016
  • PFAS 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: 11-19-2020

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