RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment Email Format
Research ServicesUtrecht, Netherlands1001-5000 Employees
RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment is a Dutch government research agency focused on public health, health promotion, food safety, and the environment, providing the scientific knowledge underpinning national policies. Based in Bilthoven in the Utrecht region, it is a large public-sector organization that conducts independent research and delivers policy support, national coordination, prevention and intervention programmes, information for professionals and the general public, knowledge development, and support for inspectorates. Its clients include national governments, research institutions, intergovernmental bodies, and professional audiences that rely on evidence-based guidance, placing the organization within the research services sector and contributing to an international reputation as a prominent center of expertise. In May 2026, Jaap van Dissel left his position as director.