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26/02/2016
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More physical exercise and less of a sedentary lifestyle for better health

The National Programme for Nutrition and Health, or PNNS, aims to improve the state of the nation's health by acting on diet and physical...
26/02/2016
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Zika epidemic : ANSES recommendations concerning the use of deltamethrin-impregnated mosquito nets

The World Health Organization recommends certain deltamethrin-impregnated mosquito nets to avoid the transmission of vector-borne diseases spread...
19/02/2016
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A public consultation for ANSES's proposal to classify potassium permanganate as a reprotoxic substance

ANSES has submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for potassium permanganate to be classified as toxic for reproduction,...
17/02/2016
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Exposure to MIT: ANSES recommends that consumers and workers be better informed and protected

Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is a substance used as a preservative in many commercial mixtures such as detergents, paints and varnishes, and also...
12/02/2016
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ANSES's Opinion on the carcinogenic nature of glyphosate for humans

Following publication of the results of the assessment conducted at European level as part of the procedure to renew the approval granted to the...
26/01/2016
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Signature of a memorandum of understanding between ANSES and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

On the occasion of the State visit to India of the President of the French Republic, Mr François Hollande, ANSES and the Food Safety and...
22/01/2016
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A new national reference mandate for the Niort Laboratory

The Niort Laboratory, which specialises in diseases in ruminants, now has a new health mission contributing to the certification of French herds:...
13/01/2016
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Neonicotinoids and pollinators: ANSES advocates strengthening the conditions of use of these products.

ANSES has published its conclusions on the risks to bees and other pollinators presented by insecticides based on neonicotinoids. It was asked to...
23/12/2015
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Improving effectiveness of consumer information and prevention of microbiological risks in food

Each year, around one third of the foodborne disease outbreaks reported in France occur in the family environment. Some of these cases are due to...