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ANSES publishes its recommendations for whirlpool baths and pools

For several years now, water-based recreational activities have become increasingly popular, and involve various types of bathing and swimming....

Indoor Air Quality Guidelines (IAQGs): ANSES proposes two values for nitrogen dioxide

Various pollutants likely to be found in indoor air may affect our comfort and health to various degrees, from simple irritation (unpleasant...

ANSES examines a poorly documented topic: socio-economic inequalities in the diets of children and adolescents

The relationship between diet and socio-economic status has rarely been examined in children and adolescents in France. The expertise conducted by...

Bee mortality and pesticides: ANSES's reaction to the publication of an opinion by the European Food Safety Authority

In opinions published today, the European Food Safety Authority in certain cases clearly emphasised bee colony health risks linked to exposure to...

Workers exposed to plant protection products: ANSES recommends conducting tests to more effectively assess the performance of personal protective equipment 14 November 2012

In the context of the assessment of plant protection preparations, the regulations provide for the assessment of risks for users. In certain...

Salt: intake reduced, but still not enough 9 november 2012

Consumed in excess, salt is a risk factor for disease, especially high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. In 2002, the Agency recommended...

An overview by ANSES of the Caribbean population's food-based exposure to pesticide residues

Due to their specific eating habits and to the pests affecting tropical agriculture, the Caribbean population may be exposed to special risks...

Occupational exposure limit values for chemicals: ANSES issues calls for contributions from stakeholders

18 october 2012 As one of its responsibilities in the area of occupational health, ANSES has been entrusted by the Ministry of Labour to conduct...