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17/01/2014
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Total Diet Study (TDS 2): ANSES publishes the data from its inter-regional analysis of substance exposure

By conducting its Total Diet Studies (TDS), ANSES is able to monitor the exposure of various population groups to the chemicals found in foods. In...
05/12/2013
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C. ibidis: a new species of Chlamydia discovered by ANSES's Laboratory for Animal Health

Avian chlamydiosis is a disease caused by C. psittaci, a parasitic bacteria that affects over 465 species of domestic, farmed and wild birds. For...
18/10/2013
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Nutrivigilance: ANSES launches a consultation today for its opinion on food supplements containing red yeast rice

"Red yeast rice" is used in many food supplements claiming to "maintain a normal level of cholesterol". ANSES received 25 reports of adverse...
15/10/2013
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ANSES issues recommendations for limiting exposure to radiofrequencies

Faced with the rapid development of wireless technologies, ANSES issues recommendations for limiting exposure to radiofrequencies, especially for...
01/10/2013
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So-called energy drinks: ANSES warns against dangerous consumption patterns

So-called energy drinks are sodas fortified with substances that are already present in food (caffeine, taurine, vitamins, etc.) and whose...
25/09/2013
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"Espresso" machine coffee pods and capsules do not increase exposure to chemical contaminants

In the context of a partnership with the French National Consumers Institute (INC), ANSES has begun a study to compare the levels of various...
19/09/2013
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ECHA puts ANSES's proposal for tougher bisphenol A classification up for public consultation

Bisphenol A is a synthetic chemical which has been in use for over 50 years. Since last year, it has been the subject of a law which aims to ban...
05/09/2013
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Pesticides in tap water: regional variations do not alter the findings of the national risk assessments

Like other foods, tap water is susceptible to contamination by pesticides. ANSES conducted a dedicated study to assess water’s share in overall...
16/07/2013
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A summary of the Agency's recommendations for fish and fishery products

Fish and fishery products have valuable nutritional qualities which make them an especially sound food choice. Eating fish twice a week, including...