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24/03/2025

Avoid isoflavones on menus in mass catering

The isoflavones naturally found in certain plants can have harmful effects on health, particularly on the reproductive system, if consumed in...
21/03/2025
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ANSES proposes that cannabidiol (CBD) be classified as a presumed human reproductive toxicant

On the basis of the available animal studies showing impaired fertility and development, ANSES has identified the substance CBD as a presumed...
13/03/2025

Health effects of vegetarian diets and associated dietary guidelines

ANSES is publishing two expert appraisals on vegetarian diets. In the first, it studied the health benefits and risks associated with these diets....
06/03/2025

Six new European scientific projects on risks associated with food

Since late 2024, ANSES has been taking part in six new European projects, two of which it is coordinating. These projects, funded by the European...
05/03/2025

Agricultural biodiversity and climate change: vegetation in the margins of fields has changed in just 10 years

Scientists from INRAE and ANSES have been studying changes in field margin vegetation on 500 agricultural plots in mainland France, to understand...
05/03/2025

Do not consume food supplements containing Garcinia cambogia

Although it is banned in medicines, the Garcinia cambogia Desr. plant continues to be offered in food supplements. Consuming them can have severe...
04/03/2025

ANSES proposes classifying galaxolide as toxic for reproduction in the European CLP Regulation

ANSES is proposing a harmonised classification for galaxolide, sometimes referred to as HHCB, as a Category 1B reproductive toxicant under the CLP...
03/03/2025

Partnership between ANSES and CIRAD: a stronger commitment to safeguarding every type of health

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International...
03/03/2025

ANSES and FREDON France renew and expand their partnership

ANSES and the FREDON France network have signed a new cooperation agreement to expand their partnership, which began in 2015. By combining their...