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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentEFSA-RIVM Symposium 2016
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-safety/efsa-rivm-symposium-2016… has been made in developing methods for assessing the risk to public health of such exposures to multiple … scientific progress in the whole area of chemical mixture risk assessment and to discuss the feasibility and prioritisation … EFSA-RIVM Symposium 'The future of risk assessment and toxicity testing for chemical mixtures' …
Publication date: 03-10-2016Titanium dioxide in foods
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/application-in-products/titanium-dioxide-in-foods… particles consists of nanoparticles. To enable a proper assessment of the potential health risks of titanium dioxide nanoparticles in food products, it … with others, RIVM is examining the potential health risks of titanium dioxide in foods. … form, and surface characteristics complicate the risk assessment of titanium dioxide. Uncertain risks The …
Publication date: 08-21-2018Following up on lessons learned from graphene flagship
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/following-up-on-lessons-learned-from-graphene-flagship… the EU Graphene Flagship have highlighted the complexity of assessing the safety of graphene and related materials. Such assessment requires detailed knowledge of safety-related … chemicals regulation REACH. This may also allow safety assessment of graphene and related materials. The …
Publication date: 03-26-2024Prof. A.M. (Ana Maria) de Roda Husman
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-a-m-ana-maria-roda-husman… transmitted infectious diseases’ at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences at Utrecht University. … pathogens Micro-organisms Hygiene and public health Risk Assessment and Risk Management Contact E-mail: info@rivm.nl …
Publication date: 09-21-2011Expert panel plan of work
https://www.rivm.nl/en/probit-functions/expert-panel-plan-of-work… because the substances are often found in quantitative risk assessments (QRAs). For these substances, the compilation of … because the substances are often found in quantitative risk assessments (QRAs). For these substances, the compilation of …
Publication date: 07-16-2015EAU participation in European disaster exercise FORMATEX23
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/environmental-assessment-unit/formatex23… From 13 - 16 September 2023, the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU) of RIVM participated in FORMATEX23, a … between experts in chemical, biological, and radiological risks and operational teams that can be deployed to provide … environment in the affected area. It can also assess the risks associated with the detected substances. As …
Publication date: 09-20-2023Smog alert in the Netherlands Tuesday 19 July
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/smog-alert-in-the-netherlands-tuesday-19-july… Just as in recent days, today, 19 July, there is a risk of smog across the Netherlands due to high ozone … for the next few days On Wednesday, there will again be a risk of smog. However, concentrations are expected to be … to the Netherlands Air Quality Index). Anyone is at risk of developing symptoms once this value is exceeded. If …
Publication date: 07-19-2022European project COHESIVE develops sustainable One Health approaches
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/european-project-cohesive-develops-sustainable-one-health-approaches… food and environmental domains in the area of signalling, risk assessment and control of (emerging) zoonoses in and between … (One Health) approach to share signals, assess risks and coordinate the response is essential to minimise … tool to help select the best suitable tool supporting risk assessment in a specific situation. These guidelines will be …
Publication date: 11-08-2021Flu and flu vaccine
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine… the flu virus (influenza virus). The flu vaccine lowers the risk of getting flu. RIVM monitors the development of the … over and people with certain conditions are especially at risk of becoming seriously ill with flu. These people can …
Publication date: 09-19-2013Information about cervical cancer screening
https://www.rivm.nl/en/cervical-cancer-screening-programme/information-materials… We use the population screening to detect if someone is at risk of cervical cancer. Early detection can prevent … who take part in the population screening are at a lower risk of cervical cancer. If you are between 30 and 60 years …
Publication date: 02-10-2015National Security Trend Analysis 2024
https://www.rivm.nl/en/national-security/national-security-trend-analysis-2024… perspective of the threats analysed in the 2022 National Risk Assessment. On the other hand, development is analysed from … for all the different types of threats in the National Risk Assessment as well as a separate review of technological …
Publication date: 01-27-2025Prof. F.R. (Flemming) Cassee
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/prof-f-r-flemming-cassee… Inhalation Toxicology at Utrecht University, Institute for Risk Assessment Science . He researches the health effects of … Inhalation Toxicology at Utrecht University’s Institute for Risk Assessment Science Co-editor of Particle and Fibre …
Publication date: 09-21-2011Travellers to Cape Verde: be alert to bacterial dysentery caused by shigellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/travellers-to-cape-verde-be-alert-to-bacterial-dysentery-caused-by-shigellosis… RIVM has warned travellers to Cape Verde about a shigellosis risk. The bacterial infection causes severe bloody diarrhoea … on the Cape Verdean islands. There are certain health risks as a result of the outbreak. Travellers can make an … to shigellosis. Good hygiene can help to minimise the risk: Wash your hands regularly. Flush the toilet with the …
Publication date: 12-10-2025Using multiple products with same paraben is safe, but questions remain about butylparaben
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/using-multiple-products-with-same-paraben-is-safe-but-questions-remain-about-butylparaben… product containing one of these parabens poses no health risk. Analysis by RIVM has now established that the use of … at a much lower exposures. Also unclear is what the health risks might be of using multiple products containing …
Publication date: 02-27-2023Flu jab for additional groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-jab-for-additional-groups… aged 60 years and older, and to people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the flu virus due to … vaccine doses are available. People in the additional risk groups can contact their GP directly between 1 October …
Publication date: 09-22-2021Healthy Living Environment programme launched
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-living-environment-programme-launched… is one that is clean and safe, protects against health risks and encourages exercise and socialising. The Ministry … and shows how a healthy living environment reduces the risks of cancer, dementia and overweight. In 2023, the ZonMw …
Publication date: 10-09-2023More pneumonia near goat farms, bacteria may explain why
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-pneumonia-near-goat-farms-bacteria-may-explain-why… living in areas with a high density of livestock farms. The risk of pneumonia is higher if people live within 2000 … in residential proximity of goat farms have an additional risk of pneumonia. The risk is highest for the people living closest to the farms. …
Publication date: 02-04-2025Early detection and screening
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dna-and-public-health/early-detection-and-screening… identify early on whether someone has a condition or is at risk of developing one. This can be done in different ways. … a genetic predisposition to a disease that increases the risk of disease. For more information on this and RIVM’s … multiple locations on the DNA that are associated with the risk of developing a disease. This means that, in the …
Publication date: 12-16-2025Rethinking regulation: Should nanomaterials be considered biological entities?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/rethinking-regulation-should-nanomaterials-be-considered-biological-entities… list various well-known challenges regarding the safety assessment of nanomaterials. However, they do not provide … several challenges and difficulties related to safety assessment of nanomaterials. One example given is that the … that should be addressed in their regulatory safety assessment. However, the perspective does not offer a clear …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Rabies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rabies… are bitten, scratched or licked by an infected animal. The risk of infection is very low in the Netherlands. People who … raccoons), or by bats (also in the Netherlands). Another risk in the Netherlands comes from unvaccinated dogs and … have a lyssavirus infection. That is why there is a minimal risk of catching rabies after contact with bats. Bats almost …
Publication date: 09-01-2025