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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentNanoFASE
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/nanofase… of the Simplebox-model previously developed for the fate assessment of soluble chemicals. NanoFASE was a 4-year … - 2019) to create an integrated Framework for Exposure Assessment of nanomaterials released in the environment. … Nanomaterial FAte and Speciation in the Environment; Assessment of environmental fate of nanomaterials …
Publication date: 12-31-2015Enhancing 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… The past few decades of managing the uncertain risks for human and environment associated with … provide their vast experience with governing the uncertain risks of nanotechnology. They use this to emphasise the … industry, SMEs, and the public regarding potential risks and impacts of advanced materials. Key actions based …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Prof. W.J.G.M. (Willie) Peijnenburg
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-w-j-g-m-willie-peijnenburg… into policy, lifecycle analyses and sustainability assessments. … the translation of ecotoxicological concepts into substance risk assessment Development of AI-based modelling for predicting …
Publication date: 09-21-2011SimpleTreat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/soil-and-water/simpletreat… SimpleTreat is an assessment tool for the fate of substances in waste water … and exposure in surface water within the framework of risk assessment of chemicals. The current version is a revision …
Publication date: 10-13-2015Mesh 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: 02-18-2020News PATROLS
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: 12-03-2018Reflecting 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: 10-26-2022Strategic 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: 11-18-2015Fields 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: 12-06-2021Working 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: 05-14-2020FVN-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: 10-17-2017Prof. 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: 10-06-2016Newsletter 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: 04-02-2021Environmental 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: 12-11-2018RIVM 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: 10-04-2018Nitrogen 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: 03-04-2024ECHA 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: 10-17-2017Electronic 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: 01-28-2020Electromagnetic 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: 08-01-2017