National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is a recognised leading centre of expertise in the fields of health, nutrition and environmental protection. We work mainly for the Dutch government. We also share our knowledge with governments and supranational bodies around the world. The results of our research, monitoring, modelling and risk assessment are used to underpin policy on public health, food, safety and the environment. We employ over 1500 employees, many of whom work in multidisciplinary fields.
Address
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
RIVM PO Box 1
3720 BA Bilthoven
Phone: +31 (0)30-2749111
Fax: +31 (0)30-2742971
Activities:
- Research
Coordinated projects
- EFCOVAL - European food consumption validation Details of EFCOVAL - European food consumption validation
Involved in research projects:
- BRAFO - A specific support action to investigate the risk benefit analysis for foods Details of BRAFO - A specific support action to investigate the risk benefit analysis for foods
- Development of harmonised schemes for monitoring and reporting of Echinococcus, Trichinella, Cysticercus and Sarcocystis in animals and foodstuffs in the EU (EFSA/Zoonoses/2007/01) Details of Development of harmonised schemes for monitoring and reporting of Echinococcus, Trichinella, Cysticercus and Sarcocystis in animals and foodstuffs in the EU (EFSA/Zoonoses/2007/01)
- Expert toxicological assessment of smoke constituents (ETASC) Details of Expert toxicological assessment of smoke constituents (ETASC)
- Genetic investigation of rough Salmonella Enteritidis strains Details of Genetic investigation of rough Salmonella Enteritidis strains
- Public Information Tobacco Control (PITOC) Details of Public Information Tobacco Control (PITOC)
Subordinate Institutions:
- Centre for Nutrition and Health (CVG)- Details of CVG