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You searched for these word(s): markRIVM says goodbye to Jaap van Dissel
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-says-goodbye-to-jaap-van-dissel… awarded him the Jenner Medal, while outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte presented him with a royal distinction. … by Hans Brug, and received a royal distinction presented by Mark Rutte. The bronze Jenner Medal and accompanying … development of RIVM. The royal distinction was awarded by Mark Rutte, outgoing Prime Minister of the Netherlands, …
Publication date: 05-01-2024Some 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: 02-23-2023Respiratory infections now in season
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-now-in-season-2025… It is October, marking the start of the respiratory infection season. In …
Publication date: 10-03-2025In 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: 09-02-2024Care professionals feel a strong need for better cooperation in home-based nursing and personal care
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/care-professionals-feel-strong-need-for-better-cooperation-in-home-based-nursing-and-personal… At the same time, the home-based nursing and personal care market is very fragmented. This means it is not always clear …
Publication date: 09-27-2022RIVM advises against eating home-produced eggs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-advises-against-eating-home-produced-eggs… PFAS intake can be avoided. Commercial eggs from shops or markets can still be eaten. … in home-produced eggs. Less PFAS in eggs from shops and markets Commercial eggs from shops or markets can still be eaten. These eggs are usually packaged …
Publication date: 04-15-2025RIVM recommends limiting number of e-cigarettes flavourings to 23 with tobacco taste only
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-recommends-limiting-number-of-e-cigarettes-flavourings-to-23-with-tobacco-taste-only… to allow only e-cigarettes with the taste of tobacco on the market in the future. RIVM has carried out a study into the … with tobacco flavourings will be allowed to enter the market. E-cigarettes may be less attractive as a tool for …
Publication date: 10-15-2021Mesh 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: 02-18-2020Rapid 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: 05-12-2020New 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: 12-02-2020Medication may affect diagnostic tests
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/medication-may-affect-diagnostic-tests… becomes known after the IVD has been put on the market and used in laboratories. In Europe, a database is …
Publication date: 09-05-2019More than 25 billion spent on mental disorders in 2017
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-25-billion-spent-on-mental-disorders-in-2017… drugs for immune disorders and cancer have come onto the market in recent years. These drugs are now widely used in …
Publication date: 11-11-2019Reactor shut down will cause global medical isotope shortage
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/reactor-shut-down-will-cause-global-medical-isotope-shortage… an advanced age and will have to shut down eventually. The market is currently fragile: if one large reactor or one of …
Publication date: 07-30-2019New edition of Dutch food composition database NEVO-online: compositional data on more than 2150 food items
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-edition-of-dutch-food-composition-database-nevo-online-compositional-data-on-more-than… in the NEVO database were updated. Foods no longer on the market, were removed from NEVO-online. Composition New …
Publication date: 11-19-2019