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You searched for these word(s): pest
  • Study 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: 12-22-2022
  • Better 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: 04-11-2019
  • New 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 The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water … exist yet or the existing standards are outdated.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: 02-06-2023
  • More 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: 10-18-2023
  • Sustainable 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: 09-08-2023
  • RIVM 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: 02-09-2024
  • Approach 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: 05-15-2024
  • Ban 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: 04-20-2026
  • Mirjam 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: 07-01-2025
  • Coronavirus 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: 04-08-2021
  • Limited 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: 06-20-2022
  • Concentrations 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: 02-10-2026
  • Measures 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

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