Risico's van nieuwe technologieën

Door de ontwikkeling van nieuwe technologieën komen er nieuwe producten in onze winkelwagentjes terecht. Hoe verschillen deze van traditionele producten? Vormen ze een potentieel risico voor onze gezondheid of voor het milieu?

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Energy-Saving Lamps & Health (SCENIHR)

Currently, conventional incandescent lamps are in the process of being replaced with more energy-efficient lamps, mainly compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Fluorescent light has been used for many years in overhead fluorescent tubes without causing any problems. Nevertheless, certain “light sensitive” citizens’ associations have voiced concerns about compact fluorescent lamps.

Do these energy-saving lamps aggravate the symptoms in patients with certain diseases? More...

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Genetically Modified Crops (FAO)

We are regularly confronted with genetically modified foods, be it in the news or on our plates. In what way are GM crops different from conventional crops? What is known about the possible risks for human health or the environment? More...

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Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lamps (SCHER)

Does the mercury they contain pose a risk to consumers?

Are compact fluorescent lamps beneficial to the environment compared to other lamps? More...

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Nanotechnologies (SCENIHR)

Nanotechnologies represent a fast-growing market and are already being widely used. Yet, materials containing nanoparticles may be of concern for human health and the environment.

Are the existing methodologies to assess the risks appropriate? More...

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Personal Music Players & Hearing (SCENIHR)

In recent years, sales of personal music players have soared and an increasing proportion of the population, particularly young people, is exposed to high sound volumes.

In the light of current scientific knowledge, can the use of personal music players damage hearing? More...

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