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28/07/2016
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Publication of the report on occupational exposure to pesticides: a need for better understanding and a reduction in exposure

In France, more than a million professionals in the agricultural sector are potentially exposed to pesticides. In 2011, ANSES issued an internal...
27/07/2016
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ANSES organises a public consultation for its report on electromagnetic hypersensitivity

Today ANSES launches a public consultation of its draft report on electromagnetic hypersensitivity or idiopathic environmental intolerance...
26/07/2016
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ANSES calls for ceasing the use of VELACTIS® and recalling all batches, including from farms

Following several reports of serious adverse effects related to the veterinary drug VELACTIS®, ANSES has suspended the use of this medicine. The...
13/07/2016
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Signature of a Memorandum of Understanding between ANSES and the National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation (NIFDS) of the Republic of Korea

During the visit to ANSES headquarters of a NIFDS delegation, the two Directors General, Dr. Yeowon SOHN and Dr. Roger GENET, signed a Memorandum...
08/07/2016
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Exposure of children to radiofrequencies: a call for moderate and supervised use of wireless technologies

ANSES is today publishing an expert appraisal on the exposure of children to radiofrequencies and the potential effects on their health. In its...
Biocides
01/07/2016
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New missions for ANSES concerning biocidal products

ANSES is today broadening its sphere of competence by taking over management of marketing authorisations (MAs) for biocidal products and...
22/06/2016
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ANSES confirms the health risks associated with night work

ANSES received a formal request to assess the health risks for professionals exposed to atypical working hours, in particular night work, whether...
22/06/2016
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Long-term health effects associated with working conditions in sewers

ANSES is publishing an expert appraisal on the specific exposures and health risks to which sewer workers are subjected. On the basis of a...
22/06/2016
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Withdrawal of plant protection products combining glyphosate and POE-tallowamine from the French market

ANSES is today withdrawing 132 authorisations for products combining the active substance glyphosate with the co-formulant POE-tallowamine,...