Documents

Styrene: Evaluation of mutagenicity and carcinogenicity

Styrene is used to make polystyrene and synthetic rubber. It is found in packaging material and insulation material for ...

Advisory report | 25-04-2025

Comments on draft report Styrene and response Health Council

Other | 25-04-2025

Dietary reference values for vitamins and minerals for infants and children

The Health Council of the Netherlands has derived new dietary reference values for vitamins and minerals for infants and ...

Advisory report | 23-04-2025

Screening for lung cancer

The Health Council of the Netherlands advises to further work out what a possible national population screening programme for ...

Advisory report | 31-03-2025

COVID-19 vaccination in 2025

Vaccination against COVID-19 has been carried out annually since 2023. At the request of the Minister of Health, Welfare and ...

Advisory report | 27-03-2025

RSV vaccination for the elderly

According to the Health Council of the Netherlands, a vaccination programme against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the ...

Advisory report | 27-03-2025

Assessment framework for biological limit values

In order to protect employees against health problems caused by exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace, the Health ...

Advisory report | 25-02-2025

Neonatal screening for severe immunodeficiencies other than SCID

The Health Council of the Netherlands advises against broadening the newborn blood spot screening for SCID (severe combined ...

Advisory report | 20-02-2025

Fitness to drive after experiencing psychosis

People who have experienced psychosis can currently be declared fit to drive after a period of 6 months without symptoms. The ...

Advisory report | 19-12-2024

Using new types of flu vaccines in the NPG

Flu is a common seasonal infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. People who are at risk of serious complications of the ...

Advisory report | 17-12-2024