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01/08/2016
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Reinforced measures for preventing mould growth in buildings and the impact of mould on human health

Today, ANSES publishes the results of its expert assessment of mould in buildings, a major issue for public health due to mould’s established...
29/07/2016
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ANSES issues its conclusions regarding criteria for the identification of endocrine disruptors

In May 2016, ANSES received a formal request to propose criteria for defining endocrine disruptors (EDs). On 15 June 2016, while this request was...
28/07/2016
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Publication of the report on occupational exposure to pesticides: a need for better understanding and a reduction in exposure

In France, more than a million professionals in the agricultural sector are potentially exposed to pesticides. In 2011, ANSES issued an internal...
27/07/2016
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ANSES organises a public consultation for its report on electromagnetic hypersensitivity

Today ANSES launches a public consultation of its draft report on electromagnetic hypersensitivity or idiopathic environmental intolerance...
26/07/2016
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ANSES calls for ceasing the use of VELACTIS® and recalling all batches, including from farms

Following several reports of serious adverse effects related to the veterinary drug VELACTIS®, ANSES has suspended the use of this medicine. The...
13/07/2016
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Signature of a Memorandum of Understanding between ANSES and the National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation (NIFDS) of the Republic of Korea

During the visit to ANSES headquarters of a NIFDS delegation, the two Directors General, Dr. Yeowon SOHN and Dr. Roger GENET, signed a Memorandum...
08/07/2016
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Exposure of children to radiofrequencies: a call for moderate and supervised use of wireless technologies

ANSES is today publishing an expert appraisal on the exposure of children to radiofrequencies and the potential effects on their health. In its...
Biocides
01/07/2016
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New missions for ANSES concerning biocidal products

ANSES is today broadening its sphere of competence by taking over management of marketing authorisations (MAs) for biocidal products and...
22/06/2016
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ANSES confirms the health risks associated with night work

ANSES received a formal request to assess the health risks for professionals exposed to atypical working hours, in particular night work, whether...