Last updated on 2025-08-18
RIVM
Institute for Public Health and the Environment
Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu
https://www.rivm.nl/en Bilthoven
Activities
- Risk assessment
- Research
- Laboratory analysis
- Reference laboratories
Topics
Biological hazards and zoonoses
Biotechnology and genetic engineering
Contaminants
Emerging risks
Environmental risk assessment (ERA)
Food contact materials and packaging
Food ingredients
Food supplements
Nanotechnology
Novel foods
Nutrition
Plant protection products or pesticides
Residues of veterinary medicinal products
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is an independent research organisation. RIVM is a recognised leading centre of excellence in the area of health, nutrition and environmental protection.
Several National Reference Laboratories and a European Reference Laboratory are hosted by RIVM, WBVR and WFSR.