Documents

Asbestos exposure via tap water

Very low concentrations of asbestos fibres are found in Dutch tap water. According to the Health Council, this does not pose any ...

Advisory report | 23-01-2024

Revised assessment framework for vaccinations

The Health Council's Standing Committee on Vaccinations advises on the provision of vaccinations in vaccination programmes, such ...

Other | 21-12-2023

A healthy protein transition

A shift towards a diet with more plant-based proteins and fewer animal-based proteins is better for the environment and healthier ...

Advisory report | 13-12-2023

Preconception carrier screening

The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends pilot research to determine whether preconception carrier screening could be ...

Advisory report | 15-11-2023

Comments on draft report Tricresylphosphate and response Health Council

Other | 13-11-2023

Tricresylphosphate: Evaluation of the effects on reproduction, recommendation for classification

Tricresylphosphate (TCP) is used as a flame retardant in polystyrene and other thermoplastics, as a PVC plasticiser, lubricant ...

Advisory report | 13-11-2023

The 14-day rule in the Dutch Embryo Act

The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends that the 14-day rule for embryo research be extended to a 28-day rule. The Dutch ...

Advisory report | 31-10-2023

Work programme 2024

Each year the Health Council of the Netherlands draws up a work programme containing an overview of the issues that will form the ...

Other | 19-09-2023

Comments on draft report Pyridine and response Health Council

Other | 29-08-2023

Pyridine; Evaluation of the carcinogenicity and genotoxicity

Pyridine is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of amongst others pesticides, pharmaceuticals, textile water ...

Advisory report | 29-08-2023