A brief summary is in order: the Swedish MHF Test Lab, one of the few accredited laboratories for alcohol testers worldwide, in collaboration with the independent testing institute Testfakta, put no fewer than 13 popular alcohol testers, purchased in the spring of 2025, under the microscope. The outcome? More than half fail! No fewer than 8 of the…
Learn more!STDs are on the rise: why testing is more important than ever. The number of STD infections in Europe and the Netherlands has increased sharply in recent years. Infections such as gonorrhea, in particular, show a clear increase. In Europe, the number of cases has even tripled in ten years, and in the Netherlands, the figures have also nearly doubled since 2020.…
Learn more!The hantavirus has been back in the spotlight in recent weeks following several international infections. Although the risk in Europe is low, it remains important to be well-informed and to take the right preventive measures. In this blog, you will read how the hantavirus spreads and how you can effectively protect yourself and those around you…
Learn more!A healthy cholesterol level is essential for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yet many people walk around with elevated cholesterol without knowing it. This is because a cholesterol level that is too high usually does not cause any immediate symptoms. Regular testing is therefore an important preventive measure. What is total cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty…
Learn more!2025 was a fantastic year for Resysten, with numerous projects undertaken, new countries on board, and new customers acquired. We'd like to share some highlights in this email about Clean Air by Resysten and the progress it has made in 2025. It's been an excellent year for Clean…
Learn more!The return of risky driving demands action. Traffic police are sounding the alarm: the number of people driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is increasing alarmingly. For the first time, even more drivers have been caught driving under the influence of drugs than under the influence of alcohol. Preliminary police figures show that until mid-December…
Learn more!More Employers Should Be Able to Test Their Staff for Drugs and Alcohol, This Judge Finds. Rotterdam District Court Judge Karin Frikkee advocates for expanding the options for employers to test their staff for drugs, alcohol, or medication. She argues that current legislation imposes too many restrictions, while workplace safety is jeopardized.
Learn more!Starting September 1, 2025, the guidelines in the provinces of Antwerp and Limburg will be further tightened. Anyone caught with a breath alcohol level of at least 0,35 mg/l (0,8 per mille blood alcohol) will immediately have their driver's license confiscated for 15 days. The previous threshold was 0,50 mg/l (1,2 per mille blood alcohol). 0,8‰ blood alcohol comes...
Learn more!Reggae Geel: Music, atmosphere… and many positive tests (source: VRT NWS) With 36.000 visitors, Reggae Geel was a top edition, but the results of the police checks afterward cast a shadow over the festival: half of the drivers checked were under the influence of drugs. Cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines were the most common. In total…
Learn more!Why a regular PSA check can be vital! A recent reader survey by De Telegraaf newspaper shows what many men have long sensed: the need for regular prostate checks is high. A whopping 88% of voters believe a PSA check should be offered as standard to men over a certain age. A clear signal that the topic…
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