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Risks of food supplements and fortified foods for athletes
Compléments Alimentaires
17/07/2024
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Risks of food supplements and fortified foods for athletes

Food supplements and foods fortified with proteins, amino acids or plant extracts are taken by athletes, both professional and amateur, to build muscle mass or reduce body fat. Following an initial alert issued in 2016, the Agency is once again warning athletes, coaches and healthcare professionals of the risks of consuming these products, both to the health of the athlete and in the event of a drug test.
Some veterinary medicines are toxic to raptors and scavengers
oiseaux nécrophages
16/07/2024
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Some veterinary medicines are toxic to raptors and scavengers

Birds of prey and other scavenging animals may accidentally be exposed to veterinary medicines when they eat the carcasses of animals that are not rendered and have therefore been left in the wild. Certain anti-inflammatories and barbiturates pose a particular risk. The French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products (ANMV) is calling on veterinarians and breeders to take all the necessary precautions when administering these drugs to animals liable to be consumed by scavengers after their death.
Processionary caterpillars: which workers are most exposed?
chenilles
15/07/2024

Processionary caterpillars: which workers are most exposed?

The occupations most exposed to the stinging hairs of processionary caterpillars are lumberjacks, silviculturists, forestry operators and workers maintaining or developing green spaces. These are the findings of the CheniPRO workplace study conducted by ANSES in partnership with the Agricultural Mutual Insurance Scheme (MSA). It is essential that workers wear suitable protective equipment to prevent the risks of exposure.
ANSES and the ANSM strengthen their partnership
01/07/2024

ANSES and the ANSM strengthen their partnership

On 12 June, ANSES and the ANSM signed a new framework agreement to reinforce their partnership across the entire field of human and veterinary medicinal products. This new agreement between the two health agencies also provides for cooperation to be extended to all possible synergies according to the "One Health" approach.
Interview Marta Hugas Chair of the Scientific Board
28/06/2024

Interview Marta Hugas Chair of the Scientific Board

With the renewal of its Scientific Board in April 2023, ANSES wanted to give it an international dimension by bringing together scientists, researchers and experts from France and other countries. The Agency’s Scientific Board functions as an independent body, to guarantee the excellence of its expert appraisals and the consistency of its scientific work. Human food and nutrition, environmental health, occupational health, animal health and welfare, animal nutrition, veterinary medicinal products, plant health and protection: the Board’s work covers all of the Agency’s missions, while respecting the pluralism and independence of its expert appraisals. On 7 December 2023, Marta Hugas was appointed Chair of the Scientific Board.
Joint interview Patrick Dehaumont Chair of the Board of Administrators — Benoit Vallet Director General
28/06/2024

Joint interview Patrick Dehaumont Chair of the Board of Administrators — Benoit Vallet Director General

Benoit Vallet, Director General, and Patrick Dehaumont, Chair of the Board of Administrators, analyse the challenges ANSES is facing in light of its activities over the last 18 months, along with its outlook.
2023 Annual Report
Rapport d'activité 2023
28/06/2024

2023 Annual Report

ANSES presents its annual reports for 2023. The general report gives an overview of our recent actions taken to protect the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment. It comes with thematic reports on our activities in the areas of plant protection products, biocidal products and biotechnologies.
A method for tracking the spread of a new Campylobacter species
campylobacter
26/06/2024

A method for tracking the spread of a new Campylobacter species

ANSES has developed a method for culturing Campylobacter hepaticus. Cases of poultry becoming infected with this bacterium have increased in France since 2019. Culturing it should provide an opportunity to track its spread on farms through genetic characterisation.
ANSES and the French Biodiversity Agency sign a partnership agreement to support the health of living organisms and the environment
26/06/2024
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ANSES and the French Biodiversity Agency sign a partnership agreement to support the health of living organisms and the environment

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB) have entered into a partnership to strengthen their cooperation and share their respective expertise in human, animal and ecosystem health, in the context of climate change and as part of a “One Health” approach.

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