The RIVM has announced that a comprehensive health study for residents near the Chemelot industrial area in South Limburg will commence at the earliest in the first half of 2026. Preparations are underway to identify existing information and determine further research needs. Concerns about the health impacts of emissions from the sixty chemical companies in the area have increased, prompting political pressure for an investigation. Challenges include the estimation of chemical exposure and the need for a robust monitoring program.