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You searched for these word(s): markFood products from outside the EU still can contain titanium dioxide (E 171)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/food-products-from-outside-eu-still-can-contain-titanium-dioxide-e-171… with this food additive may still be found on the European market. Several institutes outside the EU do not share EU … of illegal presence of titanium dioxide in food on the EU market. Decrease in products containing E 171 on the EU market On January 14, 2022, the European Commission banned …
Publication date: 03-26-2024Some 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: 02-23-2023In 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: 03-21-2024Slight 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: 02-16-2023National 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: 01-19-202450th 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: 09-02-2024New safety data confirms hydroxyapatite in nanoform is safe for oral care products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-safety-data-confirms-hydroxyapatite-in-nanoform-is-safe-for-oral-care-products… vitro safety data can increase the possibilities of safely marketing nanomaterials. Use of hydroxyapatite in nano-form …
Publication date: 09-15-2025Mesh 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: 04-25-2024EU Commission prepares Advanced Materials Act to drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-commission-prepares-advanced-materials-act-to-drive-innovation-and-strengthen… framework that will facilitate the development and market introduction of innovative advanced materials across … businesses pointed out challenges such as long time-to-market pointing to regulatory burdens, and inadequate … standards and risk-based approaches to shorten the time-to-market process. Although none of the stakeholder groups …
Publication date: 06-02-2026The rise of lipid nanoparticles as a delivery system for medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/rise-of-lipid-nanoparticles-as-delivery-system-for-medicines… the importance of regulatory preparedness to facilitate the market authorisation of these innovative therapies. Lipid … of products. This preparedness will facilitate an efficient market authorisation process for promising innovative … the European Pharmacopoeia. As more LNP-mRNA products seek market authorisation, the growing experience in their …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Awareness 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: 11-11-2021Enhancing focus on safety and sustainability could benefit the European Union’s ambition to excel in advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/enhancing-focus-on-safety-and-sustainability-could-benefit-european-unions-ambition-to-excel… leadership in research and fast-tracks innovations to market”. The Communication explicitly mentions that … of their potential to enhance efficiency in the path to market safe and sustainable materials. Collectively, the … advanced materials can be effectively addressed to ensure marketing safe and sustainable materials. …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Application in products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/application-in-products… level. Such substances may only be introduced to the market if they have received approval. … nanomaterial is safe; otherwise, the manufacturer may not market it. Research shows that companies do not always …
Publication date: 07-19-2012EU-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: 02-25-2025SCCS raises concern over the safety of fullerenes in cosmetic products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/sccs-raises-concern-over-safety-of-fullerenes-in-cosmetic-products… cosmetic products containing fullerenes enter the European market. Safety of other nanomaterials in cosmetic products … to provide sufficient safety information if they want to market an application with nanomaterials. Currently, there …
Publication date: 03-26-2024