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Reports for public review ‘β-Estradiol, polyvinyl chloride and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether’
13 May 2013
The Health Council of the Netherlands has published three draft reports with an evaluation of the carcinogenic properties of β-estradiol, polyvinyl chloride and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether. The draft reports are prepared by the Subcommittee on Classification of Carcinogenic Substances of the DECOS of the Health Council. Read more
Forensic medicine dissected; towards
26 April 2013
Forensic medicine is a unique discipline, which works for the judicial system. It deals with both suspects and victims. On the one hand, Read more
Draft report 'Benzene'
26 April 2013
The Health Council of the Netherlands has published a draft report on the evaluation of the toxic and carcinogenic properties of benzene and the recommendation of an health-based recommended occupational exposure limit. The draft report is prepared by the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety (DECOS) of the Health Council. Read more
Two reproduction toxicity evaluations
5 April 2013
The Health Council of the Netherlands has reviewed theophylline and triamcinolone and triamcinolone acetonide. Read more
Report for public review Cortisone
1 March 2013
The Health Council of the Netherlands has published a draft report with an evaluation of the reproduction toxic properties of cortisone. The draft report is prepared by the Subcommittee on the Classification of Reproduction Toxic Substances of the DECOS of the Health Council. Read more
Reports for public review ‘Tungsten and tungsten compounds’ and ‘Dimethylamine’
22 February 2013
The Health Council of the Netherlands has published two draft reports with an evaluation of the carcinogenic properties of tungsten and tungsten compounds and dimethylamine. The draft reports are prepared by the Subcommittee on Classification of Carcinogenic Substances of the Dutch Expert Committee on DECOS of the Health Council. Read more
Reports for public review tellurium
11 January 2013
The Health Council of the Netherlands has published a draft report with an evaluation of the reproduction toxic properties of tellurium. The draft report is prepared by the Subcommittee on the Classification of Reproduction Toxic Substances of the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety (DECOS) of the Health Council. Read more
Arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds
11 December 2012
Inhalation exposure to arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds at the workplace may cause lung cancer. Read more
The influence of nitrogen on health
10 December 2012
The Netherlands have to deal with an excess of reactive nitrogen in the environment. This affects the environment and public health. The excess of reactive nitrogen has two main causes: agriculture and livestock production, and the combustion of fossil fuels. Read more
