National Network for the Monitoring and Prevention of Occupational Diseases: new data published on cancers of occupational origin
At the 35th French occupational medicine and health congress (CNMST) held in Marseille from 5 to 8 June 2018, ANSES presented for the very first...
30/05/2018
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Risks and benefits of plant protection products containing neonicotinoids compared with their alternatives
In 2016, as part of the implementation of the Act "for the restoration of biodiversity, nature and landscapes” and as requested by the...
25/05/2018
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Nosocomial infections can also be caused by the Bacillus cereus bacterium
While Bacillus cereus is well known as a source of food infections, researchers from INRA and ANSES, working with doctors at nine French...
24/05/2018
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Three questions for Gilles Salvat, ANSES Managing Director General for Research and Reference
As Reference Delegation Day is held at ANSES, bringing together representatives of national and European reference laboratories, Gilles Salvat,...
04/05/2018
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Slime: a very popular toy putty that is not without risk
ANSES and the DGCCRF are alerting consumers to the risks associated with making and handling "slime". Slime, a sticky and elastic putty for...
27/04/2018
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ANSES assesses the efficacy and safety of alternatives to antibiotics in animal husbandry and considers the need for a specific status for these products
Today, the Agency is publishing an inventory of alternatives to antibiotics aimed at reducing their use in animal husbandry and based on an...
25/04/2018
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ANSES proposes a definition of animal welfare and sets the foundation for its research and expert appraisal work
Basing itself on philosophical, social and legal interpretations of the concept of animal welfare, this Opinion proposes a definition of animal...
24/04/2018
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Viruses in food: a new national reference mandate for ANSES's Laboratory for Food Safety
ANSES's Laboratory for Food Safety in Maisons-Alfort has just been appointed National Reference Laboratory for the detection of "foodborne viruses...
23/04/2018
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ANSES restricts the use of products containing creosote
ANSES has examined several marketing authorisation applications for products containing creosote, a biocidal product currently used to treat and...