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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentResponsible innovation with nanomaterials and nanotechnology: past, present, future
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/responsible-innovation-with-nanomaterials-and-nanotechnology-past-present-future… into everyday life accelerates, understanding the risks and benefits of these materials becomes crucial, … and clean energy applications. Balancing benefits and risks is key Understanding how nanomaterials move, … to managing both benefits—like cleaner energy systems—and risks, such as nanoparticle pollution. The overarching …
Publication date: 12-18-2025Behavioural and perception research on the environment and safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/behavioural-and-perception… Effective risk communication takes the ideas, questions and concerns of the target group into account. Read more about risk communication … The fact that calculations have shown something to be risky does not mean people will also perceive it as risky. Read more about perception research …
Publication date: 07-16-2024Questions and answers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/sxm/questions-answers… Therefore RIVM is not able to assess the potential health risks of substances released during an open fire. In order … not have all the information needed to carry out a proper risk assessment. If requested, we could assist the fire service … samples in order to be able to assess the potential health risks. The funds contributed by the Netherlands for the …
Publication date: 01-15-2019Landmark
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/landmark… LAND Management: Assessment, Research, Knowledge base. …
Publication date: 12-30-2015What is LCA?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/life-cycle-assessment-lca/what-is-lca… Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a methodological tool used to … the life cycle is collected. LCIA - life cycle impact assessment. Based on the LCIA, a picture of the …
Publication date: 05-24-2011EU Commission prepares Advanced Materials Act to drive innovation and strengthen competitiveness
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/eu-commission-prepares-advanced-materials-act-to-drive-innovation-and-strengthen… current regulations and test methods may not adequately assess advanced materials, calling for a robust risk governance system embedded in the EU innovation … and the need for appropriate, harmonised test methods to assess safety. Public authorities also referred to existing …
Publication date: 06-02-2026Biobased chemistry
https://www.rivm.nl/en/biobased-economy/biobased-chemistry… and safe environment and an improved public health. In our assessments we include the socio-economic aspects as well as … we also focus on the integration of environmental impact assessment of biobased chemicals into REACH. Policy decision …
Publication date: 04-02-2015RIVM research on COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/research… diverse topics as transmission and spread of the virus, risk factors for serious disease, immunity and vaccine … Research on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness CONTEST study Risk factors for COVID-19: CONTEST study IIVAC Study (in … against COVID-19 related hospital admissions in risk groups VIDO study Research on immunity after COVID-19 …
Publication date: 03-30-2020Climate and Energy Outlook 2020: uncertain whether the Netherlands will achieve targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/climate-and-energy-outlook-2020-uncertain-whether-netherlands-will-achieve-targets-for… 2020 (abbreviated KEV), the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, PBL, describes the current state of … is a joint publication by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (coordination), TNO Energy Transition, …
Publication date: 11-05-2020Heat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat… concentrating. Vulnerable groups are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 05-18-2022Prof. dr. ir. A.G. (Agnes) Oomen
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-dr-ir-ag-agnes-oomen… is involved in research on exposure, kinetics, hazard and risks of chemicals and materials. Her focus is the potential … Advisory Council of MilieuCentraal. Areas of Expertise Risks of chemicals Nanomaterials and advanced materials … Safe and sustainable by design Innovation in risk assessment Additional functions Professor by special …
Publication date: 03-10-2026Biogas
https://www.rivm.nl/en/biobased-economy/biogas… comprehensive evaluation of the environmental benefits and risks of biogas production. … waste materials, more biogas, and no change in contaminant risks for man and environment. This fits in with the … of fertilizers, agriculture, waste and integrated risk assessment. RIVM collaborates with Scientific Committee of …
Publication date: 02-04-2014Publications Additional research into (micro)nutrients
https://www.rivm.nl/en/node/244591… on sodium intake from processed foods 2015 Addressing the risk of inadequate and excessive micronutrient intakes: … too low and too high population intakes 2013 Integrated risk-benefit analyses: method development with folic acid as … Year Risk-benefit analyses: needs and applications in the …
Publication date: 10-22-2025Structure of the study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/structure-of-study… RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … concentrations in the environment. If no environmental risks are detected at these pitches, it is plausible to … the same time as the RIVM study, STOWA conducted an impact assessment. This study used bioassays to assess the impact …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Proposed European PFAS ban officially submitted
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/proposed-european-pfas-ban-officially-submitted… both the use and production of PFAS in order to reduce the risks these substances pose to humans and the environment. … Afterwards, two ECHA scientific committees – the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Assessment …
Publication date: 01-13-2023Generic framework for coronavirus measures in effect before 25 September 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/frameworks-for-covid-19-measures/generic/measures-in-effect-before-25-september-2021… This framework replaces previous guidance documents and assessment frameworks provided by RIVM. Specific parts of … are fewer changes in personnel, there will be a smaller risk of spreading COVID-19 in the event of asymptomatic or … an occupational hygienist can, after a site visit and assessment, advise the entrepreneur on specifically …
Publication date: 11-11-2021Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 8 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/8… Vaccination prioritisation for high-risk groups … greenlighted earlier vaccination of people at very serious risk of severe illness or death due to COVID-19 infection. A vaccination route has now been set in motion for two risk groups: people with Down’s Syndrome and people with …
Publication date: 03-01-2021Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 7 2021
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/7… Medical high-risk groups … professionals presenting information about the medical risk groups that have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This page states which …
Publication date: 02-25-2021Safety of materials and products already starts at the design phase
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/safety-of-materials-and-products-already-starts-at-design-phase… technological developments are safe in 2050. When health risks for people and planet are taken into account in the … as other chemicals, they may potentially pose health risks. Safe-by-Design is about ensuring that safety is … key role in this context, not least in rapid and effective assessment of the impact substances can have. This approach …
Publication date: 10-26-2021LCIA: the ReCiPe model
https://www.rivm.nl/en/life-cycle-assessment-lca/recipe… ReCiPe is a method for the impact assessment (LCIA) in a LCA. Life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) translates emissions and resource …
Publication date: 06-16-2011