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You searched for these word(s): pestStudy into pesticides containing ZZS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/study-into-pesticides-containing-zzs… An RIVM study shows that around 20 per cent of pesticides on sale in the Netherlands contain ‘Dutch … when it comes to the emission of ZZS. The use of pesticides is subject to EU regulations. These regulations … Incidence of ZZS in pesticides The current RIVM study shows that around 20 per …
Publication date: 12-22-2022Better insight into local residents’ exposure to pesticides
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/better-insight-into-local-residents-exposure-to-pesticides… Residues of pesticides were found in the air outside homes located near … and children living near flower bulb fields. The levels of pesticides measured in the air and urine did not exceed the … research is needed into the risks of the entire range of pesticides for residents. …
Publication date: 04-11-2019New 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 The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water … exist yet or the existing standards are outdated.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: 09-08-2023RIVM 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: 02-09-2024Approach needed to tackle polluting activities to protect drinking water sources
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/approach-needed-to-tackle-polluting-activities-to-protect-drinking-water-sources… is insufficient, often due to excessive nutrients or pesticide residues. Provinces and Rijkswaterstaat (the Dutch … discharge pollutants or reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture near drinking water sources. …
Publication date: 05-15-2024Ban 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: 04-20-2026Mirjam Luijten appointed Professor of Human-Relevant Risk Assessment of Chemical Substances
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mirjam-luijten-appointed-professor-of-human-relevant-risk-assessment-of-chemical-substances… for chemical substances in products such as cosmetics, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Accelerate the development …
Publication date: 07-01-2025Coronavirus 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: 04-08-2021Limited consideration of combination effects of hazardous substances when granting SVHC permits
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/limited-consideration-of-combination-effects-of-hazardous-substances… aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), dioxins and certain pesticides. A combination effect may also occur because …
Publication date: 06-20-2022Concentrations 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: 02-10-2026Measures needed to reduce release of microplastics from textiles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/measures-needed-to-reduce-release-of-microplastics-from-textiles… growing cotton requires large amounts of water and pesticides. RIVM recommends taking these factors into …
Publication date: 02-09-2026