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27/09/2018
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Button batteries: ingestion by young children can have serious consequences

Button batteries are found in many products, including remote controls and certain toys. Serious and sometimes fatal accidents related to the...
18/09/2018
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Synthetic pitches: the expert assessments currently available conclude that the risks to health are negligible

In recent years, the increasing use of tyre granulates for sports pitches and playgrounds has raised concerns about their potential impact on...
07/08/2018
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Seaweed consumption: remain vigilant to the risk of excess iodine intake

Over the last few years, seaweed has become increasingly common on our plates. Fresh, dried or as a food supplement, its iodine content varies and...
03/08/2018
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Apricot kernels pose a risk of cyanide poisoning

A familiar ingredient for jam-makers, apricot kernels are increasingly being consumed as a natural remedy for their claimed "anti-cancer"...
27/07/2018
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Agathe Denéchère appointed Deputy Director General for General Affairs at ANSES

On 23 July 2018, Agathe Denéchère was appointed Deputy Director General for General Affairs at ANSES. A former student of the Ecole Nationale...
25/07/2018
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Pollen allergies and food supplements: ANSES reminds consumers of the precautions to be taken

Cases of allergies associated with the consumption of food supplements are regularly reported to ANSES under its nutrivigilance scheme. Recently,...
19/07/2018
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Assessment of the safety of feminine hygiene products

Today ANSES is publishing its health risk assessment on the safety of feminine hygiene products. Chemicals have been identified in these products...
18/07/2018
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"Anti-pollution" masks: not enough data to demonstrate a health benefit and justify recommending their use

In a context where prevention of ambient air pollution is a real public health issue, questions are regularly asked about the value of...
12/07/2018
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Plant health and citizen science: ANSES takes part in an operation to detect giant ragweed

ANSES is taking part in a citizen observation mission targeting the giant ragweed plant (Ambrosia trifida) in partnership with the Tela Botanica...