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  1. Health-based occupational exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica

    Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica (quartz dust) can cause lung disease. The Health Council contributes to ...

    News item | 10-09-2024 | 10:00

  2. Health-based occupational exposure limit for carbon monoxide

    Occupational exposure to carbon monoxide can cause adverse health effects. The Health Council contributes to the protection of ...

    News item | 03-09-2024 | 09:00

  3. Public consultation on styrene

    The subcommittee on the Classification of Carcinogenic Substances of the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety (DECOS) of ...

    News item | 02-09-2024 | 10:00

  4. Public consultation on molybdenum and selected inorganic molybdenum compounds

    The subcommittee on the Classification of Substances Toxic to Reproduction of the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety ...

    News item | 02-09-2024 | 10:00

  5. Shifting towards more plant-based proteins is sustainable and healthy

    This is stated in an advisory report from the Health Council of the Netherlands, which is now also available in English. In the ...

    News item | 29-08-2024 | 15:00

  6. Add OCTN2 deficiency to the newborn blood spot screening programme

    The Health Council recommends adding the severe form of the metabolic disease OCTN2 deficiency (also known as primary carnitine ...

    News item | 01-07-2024 | 09:00

  7. Approach to increasing antifungal resistance needed

    Pathogenic fungi are increasingly resistant to antifungal drugs, rendering these drugs less capable, or completely incapable, of ...

    News item | 06-06-2024 | 11:16

  8. Population Screening Act: Additional screening for women with high breast density

    UMC Utrecht has applied for a permit to conduct the DENSE-2 study. This is a scientific study on additional screening using ...

    News item | 29-05-2024 | 09:00

  9. Monitoring programme for human exposure to chemicals

    The exposure of Dutch citizens to chemicals is estimated instead of monitored. Consequently, the government has insufficient ...

    News item | 25-04-2024 | 10:00

  10. Fibromyalgia deserves recognition

    Fibromyalgia is an important health problem that needs to be recognised. Its symptoms and impact need to be taken seriously. This ...

    News item | 19-03-2024 | 10:00