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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: 03-26-2024New 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: 09-15-2025Control of medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medicinal-products/control-of-medicines… Once it is authorised on the market, a chemical medicinal product may be subject to … the active ingredient content as registered in the marketing authorization application or in the legal … The Centrally Authorised Products programme of the EMA The Market Surveillance Study programme of the EDQM (not …
Publication date: 06-24-2026Quality and control
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medicinal-products/quality-control… Monitoring the quality of medicines on the market is a continuous process. Prior to the market authorization, the quality assessment is based on the … all registered medicines is in order. Before and/or after market authorization, research takes place. The aim is to …
Publication date: 05-18-2026EU 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: 10-03-2024Illegal medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medicinal-products/illegal-medicines… (manufacturer, country of production, country of origin or marketing authorization holder) or history (registries or … Board) and the EMA (European Medicines Agency) issue the marketing authorisations for medicines. Falsified medicines …
Publication date: 05-18-2026Application 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: 07-19-2012Release of plasma-derived medicines and vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/medicinal-products/release-of-plasma-derived-medicines-and-vaccines… bacteria or toxins. If a faulty product enters the market, consequences can be great, both for the individual … of the OCABR procedure Batch release request forms: Marketing Information Form Request for OCABR Other …
Publication date: 06-24-2026SCCS 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: 02-26-2020Laws and regulations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/laws-and-regulations… that manufacturers and importers introduce to the European market must be safe, including advanced materials. The …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Updated U.S. Environmental Health & Safety Strategy for Nanotechnology
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/updated-us-environmental-health-safety-strategy-for-nanotechnology… Nanomaterials already have many applications, and their market penetration is substantial. For nanomaterials and …
Publication date: 04-01-2025Ensuring Safety and Sustainability of Advanced Materials: A Call for Enhanced Focus in the Chemistry Industry Action Plan
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/ensuring-safety-and-sustainability-of-advanced-materials-call-for-enhanced-focus-in… Act, along with a strong emphasis on innovation, lead markets, a circular economy, and safety, shows that the EC …
Publication date: 11-06-2025Cell-based assays are functional for selecting safer nanomaterials in product development
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/cell-based-assays-are-functional-for-selecting-safer-nanomaterials-in-product-development… cell membrane damage and the release of a pro-inflammatory marker by macrophages provided a ranking like the potential …
Publication date: 11-06-2025