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https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/patrols/news… test methods for nanomaterials (NMs) to support regulatory risk assessment. A short impression of the workshop is available …
Publication date: 12-03-2018Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ-prolapse… examining mesh implants in the laboratory. Technical file assessment Serious complications can occur upon transvaginal … prolapse. Therefore RIVM prioritized the technical file assessment of two transvaginal mesh implants that were still … the product, it means there are uncertainties about the risks. The manufacturers have been given the opportunity to …
Publication date: 02-18-2020Strategic Programme RIVM
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/strategic-programme-rivm… chemical and biological agents for tracing security-related risks (BroSure) … and uptake of the target behaviours, they need an integral assessment. This project aims, in close cooperation with the … project, to learn more about what is needed and how this assessment can be realised. The focal point of this research …
Publication date: 11-18-2015Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 12 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/12… Vaccination starts for medical high risk groups … for elderly people and for people in the medical high-risk group due to neurological disorders accompanied by … has been made for four categories in the the medical high-risk groups . This applies to people whose immune system is …
Publication date: 04-02-2021Reflecting on European One Health project COHESIVE
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/cohesive/interview-kitty-maassen-reflects-on-four-year-project… the Zoonoses Structure is a human-veterinary integrated risk analysis system. The first step is signalling the potential issue and followed by scaling up risk assessment, management and communication as appropriate and … “A risk analysis system for communicable diseases already …
Publication date: 10-26-2022Prof. L. (Leo) Posthuma
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-l-leo-posthuma… Leo Posthuma is an expert in the field of environmental risks and sustainable development at the Dutch National … by special appointment Sustainability and Environmental Risks at Radboud University Nijmegen, Faculty of Science, … its natural boundaries. We aim to stay away from risks. But sustainable development support paving the way …
Publication date: 10-06-2016Fields of expertise WHO CC Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/fields-of-expertise… supporting Member States on laboratory preparedness and biorisk. Targeted detection (viruses, bacteria, parasites, … detection (disease “x”, One Health perspective) and Biorisk management are fields of expertise covered by our WHO … Assessments … Assessments … Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk …
Publication date: 12-06-2021FVN-Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) model
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/mission-and-strategy/international-affairs/international-projects/nanoregii/safe-innovation-approach-toolbox/fvn-bayesian-belief-network-bbn-model… This model is very useful for the exposure assessment of products containing nanomaterials during … unavailable or scarce while being able to adapt and update risk forecasts as new information becomes available. Its …
Publication date: 10-17-2017Working with the DustEx web application
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consumer-exposure-to-chemical-substances/exposure-models/dustex/working-with-the-dustex-web-application2… parameters is scarce. To assist in performing exposure assessments with the DustEx model a compilation of available … do not depend on the substance and product for which the assessment is conducted) defaults are suggested in the web … fields. In this way an uncertainty analysis of the exposure assessment can be performed. A brief discussion on how …
Publication date: 05-14-2020Environmental Incident Service
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/environmental-incident-service… type of incident. Governments and citizens want to know the risks associated with such events and whether adequate … and fire brigade, to answer such questions. Independent assessment As an independent unit, the Environmental … assesses whether people have been exposed and the potential risk to human health and the environment. This information …
Publication date: 12-11-2018Nitrogen and nature approach shows progress towards 2030, but targets are out of reach
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/nitrogen-and-nature-approach-shows-progress-towards-2030-but-targets-are-out-of-reach… shown by a study conducted by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Wageningen University & Research and … the amount of nitrogen deposition above which nature is at risk of being damaged. A quarter of the decrease can be … study on the website of the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. …
Publication date: 03-04-2024RIVM newsletter issue 2 online
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/rivm-newsletter/rivm-newsletter-issue-2-online… regularly drink three or more cans of energy drinks a day, risking health issues such as heart palpitations and … RIVM’s Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water was invited to … for PFOA. RIVM has now developed a method to identify the risk of a PFAS mixture based on this limit value. Referred …
Publication date: 10-04-2018Electromagnetic fields and optical radiation in hospitals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-optical-radiation-hospitals… or for workers. Such exposure may be associated with risks, which have to be weighed against the medical necessity and against the risks of using alternative methods. … to the eyes. Strong UV-radiation can also increase the risk of skin cancer. Health care workers in the Netherlands …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Dangerous substances
https://www.rivm.nl/en/occupational-safety/other-risks-at-work/dangerous-substances… transportation, storage and use of substances can lead to risks at the workplace. The government tries to minimise these risks by regulation. … of Chemicals, REACH) requires companies to investigate the risks of the substances and take possible measures. … Dutch implementation of Seveso II) or the "Additional Risk Assessment and Evaluation (ARIE) applies. On June 1, 2015, …
Publication date: 11-29-2012ECHA Socio-Economic Analysis for the analysis of Restrictions or Authorisations under REACH
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/mission-and-strategy/international-affairs/international-projects/nanoregii/safe-innovation-approach-toolbox/echa-socio-economic-analysis-for-analysis-of-restrictions-or-authorisations-under-reach… compared to continued use. It can also facilitate an assessment of whether the proposed Community-wide … is the most appropriate action as compared to other risk management options (RMOs). An SEA included in an Annex …
Publication date: 10-17-2017ConsExpo
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consexpo… consumer products. ConsExpo can be used for the safety assessment of industrial chemicals (REACH) and biocides. … to a more harmonized and standardized consumer exposure assessment. This resulted in the first ConsExpo tool … to ConsExpo Web. By means of the fact sheets, the exposure assessment may be carried out in a transparent and …
Publication date: 12-08-2011Electronic waste as a source of nanoparticles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/electronic-waste-as-source-of-nanoparticles… However, it is important to consider the possible risks associated with this process to maximise its positive …
Publication date: 04-30-2024Transfer models for harmful substances in animal feed online now
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/transfer-models-for-harmful-substances-in-animal-feed-online-now… via the food, this can be hazardous to health. Health risk assessment To assess the health risks, it is important to know how much of these substances …
Publication date: 01-28-2020Publication overview of behavioural and perception research into ‘the environment and safety’
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/behavioural-and-perception/publication-overview… Subdivided into our 4 research areas: Citizen participation Risk and safety perception Risk communication Behaviour … of RIVM to measure air quality and odour nuisance . Risk and safety perception 2025. Public images of a safe and … of citizens. (Dutch report, English synopsis) 2021. Assessment of the needs among hay fever patients carried out …
Publication date: 08-22-2024The 'SPARK' project studying pesticides and Parkinson’s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bestrijdingsmiddelen/spark… about the SPARK project (Strategies for regulatory assessment of Parkinson’s disease). … the current OECD guideline studies for regulatory safety assessment to predict whether a chemical substance could …
Publication date: 06-11-2025