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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: 02-23-2023New 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: 09-15-2025Feasibility study to prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine
https://www.rivm.nl/en/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/feasibility-study-to-prepare-for-a-covid-19-vaccine… coronavirus vaccines when they become available on the market. …
Publication date: 07-08-2020Rapid diagnostic tests are not reliable
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rapid-diagnostic-tests-are-not-reliable… that there are rapid diagnostic tests currently being marketed with falsified CE markings*, accompanied by falsified documentation, … and unsubstantiated performance claims. *CE certification marking indicates conformity with EU health, safety and …
Publication date: 05-12-2020Effects 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: 06-01-2021Initial results on how COVID-19 spreads within Dutch families
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/initial-results-on-how-covid-19-spreads-within-dutch-families… ill, but their symptoms are often very mild. This is a marked difference from the seasonal flu (influenza), where …
Publication date: 06-03-2020EU 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: 04-01-2025Enhancing 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: 10-03-2024The role of RIVM in COVID-19 testing
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/rivm-role… to use. Manufacturers of rapid antigen tests who want to market them as self-tests need to request a CE certificate … Body that reviews the application. Until 28 May 2021, market release was also possible if manufacturers received a …
Publication date: 02-24-2022Application 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: 07-19-2012SCCS 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: 03-26-2024Estimated intake of titanium dioxide via medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/estimated-intake-of-titanium-dioxide-via-medicines… of TiO 2 from oral medications available in the French market between 2012 and 2020. They calculated the intake … to shortages or even removal of certain medicines from the market, which could have significant consequences for …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Can foliar nanoforms of fertilisers be used beneficially?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/can-foliar-nanoforms-of-fertilisers-be-used-beneficially… the Fertiliser Product Regulation sets out rules for the market authorisation of CE-marked fertilisers. This also requires that fertilisers must …
Publication date: 10-03-2024UK workshops foster collaboration for safe and sustainable innovation in advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/uk-workshops-foster-collaboration-for-safe-and-sustainable-innovation-in-advanced-materials… and the main challenges in creating and bringing them to market. The discussions also touched on the idea of … and sustainable advanced materials that can succeed in the market. Key insights from the workshops The authors shared …
Publication date: 06-12-2025EU highlights strategic importance of advanced materials for medical devices
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-highlights-strategic-importance-of-advanced-materials-for-medical-devices… and boosting Europe’s position in the global medical device market. In addition, these materials will contribute to the … of the EU medical device sector, both in the internal market and globally. At the same time, the sector is clearly …
Publication date: 06-02-2026NanoHarmony
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/nanoharmony… The NanoHarmony project made a significant mark in the field of nanomaterial testing. Launched in April …
Publication date: 02-26-2020Perceived health impact of COVID-19 pandemic differs widely among vulnerable people
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/perceived-health-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-differs-widely-among-vulnerable-people… very welcome. About the COVID-19 OGGZ monitor This report marks the start of development towards a national monitor of …
Publication date: 07-12-2023Wastewater research
https://www.rivm.nl/en/wastewater-research… the general population and give insight into the illegal market for medicines. Wastewater research can also indicate …
Publication date: 05-02-2022