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23/04/2018
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ANSES restricts the use of products containing creosote

ANSES has examined several marketing authorisation applications for products containing creosote, a biocidal product currently used to treat and...
19/04/2018
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Effects of climate change in the workplace: increased occupational risks and a need for action to be taken in the world of work

Today ANSES is publishing the results of its expert appraisal on the risks induced by climate change on worker health. The expert appraisal...
18/04/2018
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The impact of global change on the emergence of plant diseases and pests in Europe

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), in collaboration with the European Food Safety Authority...
18/04/2018
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Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicides used in agriculture: ANSES sets up a dedicated expert group

In an article published recently in the press, several scientists drew attention to the potential health risks of using succinate dehydrogenase...
11/04/2018
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ANSES recommends that certain populations avoid the consumption of food supplements containing melatonin

Under the national nutrivigilance scheme, reports of adverse effects likely to be associated with the consumption of food supplements containing...
06/04/2018
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ANSES launches a database of more than 500 toxicity reference values

Since 2004, the Agency has been working on a national programme for toxicity reference values (TRVs). TRVs are biological indicators used to...
28/03/2018
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Foot-and-mouth disease: a new international reference mandate for ANSES

Through its Maisons-Alfort Laboratory for Animal Health, ANSES has just been appointed Reference Centre of the Food and Agriculture Organisation...
27/03/2018
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Hypersensitivity to electromagnetic waves: research efforts should be scaled up and suitable care provided for the people concerned

Today the Agency is publishing the results of its expert appraisal on hypersensitivity to electromagnetic waves. This work drew on all the...
23/03/2018
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Consumption of wild game: action needed to reduce exposure to chemical contaminants, and to lead in particular

Today the Agency is publishing the results of its expert appraisal on the health risks associated with the consumption of wild game and the...