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A new methodological guide to developing reference values
27/03/2026
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A new methodological guide to developing reference values

The chemicals we may be exposed to on a daily basis or through our occupational activities can have adverse health effects. To safeguard human...
Cadmium: take action immediately at the source of soil contamination
25/03/2026
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Cadmium: take action immediately at the source of soil contamination

ANSES confirms that the French population is overexposed to cadmium through food. This is the finding of a new expert appraisal in which it...
Launch of the fourth edition of the call for projects on environmental health
19/03/2026
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Launch of the fourth edition of the call for projects on environmental health

Green Data for Health and the Health Data Hub are joining forces to launch the fourth call for projects on environmental health for research and...
Agent tous risques
18/03/2026
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"Agent tous risques": step into the shoes of an ANSES scientist

A virus in animals, a pandemic in our midst?  Detecting pathogens circulating among animals and preventing them from spreading is the daily...
Vaccinating ducks against avian influenza: lessons learned from the first six months
11/03/2026
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Vaccinating ducks against avian influenza: lessons learned from the first six months

In October 2023, avian influenza vaccination on farms with more than 250 ducks became mandatory in France, marking a first in Europe. Based on the...
Etendre le nombre de phtalates classés toxiques pour la reproduction et perturbateurs endocriniens dans le règlement CLP
04/03/2026
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Increasing the number of phthalates classified in the CLP Regulation as toxic for reproduction and having endocrine-disrupting properties

Phthalates are substances used as plasticisers in various everyday products. Thirteen medium-chain phthalates are already banned or restricted at...
Flora in field margins: benefits and risks that depend on agricultural practices
17/02/2026
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Flora in field margins: benefits and risks that depend on agricultural practices

Field edges help to provide food resources for pollinating insects, limit soil erosion and support the conservation of plant species that are...
ANSES at the 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show: using science to tackle risks
13/02/2026
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ANSES at the 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show: using science to tackle risks

In recent years, ANSES has been called onto respond to a succession of health events affecting the agricultural world, including new or recurrent...
Exposure to acrylamide and trace metals in food: still a cause for concern
12/02/2026
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Exposure to acrylamide and trace metals in food: still a cause for concern

The initial results of the third Total Diet Study (TDS3) are now available. TDS3 has enabled ANSES to produce an updated review of the...