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You searched for these word(s): pestNew risk limits for 18 pesticides in surface water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-risk-limits-for-18-pesticides-in-surface-water… surface water risk limits for 18 active substances in pesticides. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water … exist yet or the existing standards are outdated. If these pesticide residues end up in surface water, they can have … Pesticides contain hazardous substances RIVM derives …
Publication date: 02-06-2023More attention needed for safe use of biocides
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-attention-needed-for-safe-use-of-biocides… Biocides are pesticides that are used commonly and often necessarily. … when it comes to controlling populations of rats and other pests. At the same time, however, biocides may be harmful to … Biocides used almost everywhere Biocides are pesticides that are used almost everywhere. Well-known types …
Publication date: 10-18-2023Sustainable agriculture: stimulate the creation of arable field margins through a more equal distribution of costs and benefits
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/sustainable-agriculture-stimulate-creation-of-arable-field-margins… It enhances biodiversity, and farmers need to use fewer pesticides on their crops. There are also major benefits to … pest control. As a result, farmers need to use fewer pesticides, which saves money. This benefits society as … less money on keeping water clean. The harmful effects of pesticides on human health remain subject to investigation. …
Publication date: 09-08-2023Application in products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/application-in-products… filters. They are also used in food, consumer products, pesticides, and medical products. Manufacturers must … Agriculture is increasingly using pesticides in nanoparticle form. These can either be small particles of an active substance or conventional pesticides encapsulated in nanoparticles. This approach …
Publication date: 07-19-2012RIVM makes recommendations for assessment of natural, alternative plant protection products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-makes-recommendations-for-assessment-of-natural-alternative-plant-protection-products… products are used to protect crops against disease and pests. These products may only be used if they have no … make it possible to target very specific diseases and pests. In addition, they are expected to be less harmful …
Publication date: 02-09-2024Additional environmental risks of nanopesticides to be regarded
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/additional-environmental-risks-of-nanopesticides-to-be-regarded… Interest in development of nanopesticides is growing due to their potential for greater … more gradual release of active substances than conventional pesticides. They are often seen as a promising sustainable … frameworks do not sufficiently address these aspects. Nanopesticides may reduce pesticide use There are roughly two …
Publication date: 07-17-2024Early4AdMa demonstrates value by identifying potential regulatory issues and research needs for nanocarriers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/early4adma-demonstrates-value-by-identifying-potential-regulatory-issues-and-research-needs… to other industries. For example, nanocarriers can deliver pesticides and fertilisers more precisely to the action site … example applications of nanocarriers (i.e., cosmetics, pesticides and medicines) were screened for potential …
Publication date: 04-30-2024Ban on cigarette filters can reduce the amount of microplastics in the environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/ban-on-cigarette-filters-can-reduce-amount-of-microplastics-in-environment… These include nicotine, metals, microplastics, PAHs and pesticides. A ban on cigarette filters will reduce the …
Publication date: 04-20-2026Coronavirus monitoring in sewage research expanded and extended
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/coronavirus-monitoring-in-sewage-research-expanded-and-extended… measuring medication and drug residues, microplastics and pesticides. Through these efforts, sewage could serve as an …
Publication date: 04-08-2021Concentrations of new substances in surface water too high for drinking water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/concentrations-of-new-substances-in-surface-water-too-high-for-drinking-water… such as industrial activities and residues of medicines and pesticides. One third of the drinking water in the …
Publication date: 02-10-2026Can foliar nanoforms of fertilisers be used beneficially?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/can-foliar-nanoforms-of-fertilisers-be-used-beneficially… such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Or from pesticides that protect plants against biological stressors. …
Publication date: 10-03-2024