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Man-made mineral fibres (MMMF)

Updated on 21/09/2016

Man-made vitreous (silicate) fibres, also called man-made mineral fibres (MMMF) are a group of materials that include refractory ceramic fibres (RCF), special-purpose glass fibres, glass wool, rock wool, slag wool and continuous glass filaments. Their insulating properties mean that some of these fibres may replace asbestos in certain applications. Accordingly, questions have arisen as to their potential impact on the health of people exposed to them. In this context, the Agency received a solicited request to specify MMMF applications and assess the resulting exposure of both the general population and that of workers. In response, it produced two reports. 

Keywords : Man-made mineral fibres (MMMF), Asbestos, Work, Chemical risks

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Biological limit values for chemicals used in the workplace

Updated on 02/10/2019

Keywords : Occupational exposure limit values (OELVs), Chemical risks

Determining occupational exposure limits for chemicals requires different but complementary approaches that may involve measuring substances in the atmosphere of the work environment, measuring surface contamination of workstations and biomonitoring of workers, in other words monitoring biological markers which reflect worker exposure. Consequently, whenever ANSES considers it to be relevant, it may, in addition to atmospheric OELs, propose biological limit values which could be used for biological monitoring of exposure by occupational physicians.

Occupational exposure limits for chemical agents

Published on 26/07/2017

Keywords : Occupational exposure limit values (OELVs), Chemical risks

Since 2005, the Agency has been responsible for organising the independent, multidisciplinary, collective scientific expert appraisal needed for setting occupational exposure limits (OELs). A dedicated expert committee has therefore been set up to support the Agency in this mission. At the same time, ANSES is also responsible for drafting a list of chemicals for priority assessment, which it proposes to the French Ministry of Labour, thus enabling the Ministry to develop the programme for the OEL expert mission after consultation with the social partners.

Substitution of carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins (CMRs), the role of ANSES

Updated on 22/09/2016

Keywords : Hazardous chemical substance substitution, Chemical risks, REACh (regulation)

Chemical substances, singly or combined in mixtures, may have various harmful effects on human health. Some of them may be carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic. In this case they are categorised as “CMRs”. In view of the hazards they present, these classified substances and mixtures are subject to restrictive regulations, particularly in the workplace.  Preventing the risks associated with CMRs in the workplace is primarily based on replacing the hazardous product with another that is not hazardous or is less harmful (substitution).Discover the role the Agency plays in this process.

Carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances (CMRs)

Updated on 22/09/2016

Keywords : Chemical risks, Hazardous chemical substance substitution, REACh (regulation)

Chemical substances, singly or combined in mixtures, may have various harmful effects on human health. Some of them may be carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic. In this case they are categorised as “CMRs”. In view of the hazards they present, these classified substances and mixtures are subject to restrictive regulations, particularly in the workplace. Discover what these substances are and how they are regulated.

Endocrine disruptors

Updated on 24/07/2019

Keywords : Endocrine disruptors, Chemical risks, Bisphenol A (BPA)

Endocrine disruptors are substances that can interfere with our hormonal system. Faced with multiple sources of exposure, scientists need to understand the role played by these substances in the development of certain diseases. Assessing their health effects is therefore a scientific challenge and a major public health issue. ANSES is one of the major players in this area. In particular, it carries out important assessment work to identify endocrine-disrupting substances and is leading a research programme, the PNR EST, part of which is dedicated to endocrine disruptors.

Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals: REACh

Updated on 22/09/2016

Keywords : Hazardous chemical substance substitution, Chemical risks, REACh (regulation)

On 1 June 2007, the REACh Regulation entered into force. It aims to improve our understanding of the effects of chemicals on human health and the environment, in order to effectively manage the risks associated with the use of these products.

Review of mycotoxins

Updated on 03/08/2016

Keywords : Food contaminants, Feed, Mycotoxins, TDS (Total Diet Study), Chemical risks

Mycotoxins are produced by certain moulds or fungi on cereal crops during growth or during storage. Over 300 have been identified, but only around 30 are sufficiently toxic to be of concern for humans or animals.

Mercury

Updated on 04/08/2016

Keywords : Hazardous chemical substance substitution, Mercury, REACh (regulation), Chemical risks

Mercury is a chemical element with interesting physico-chemical properties that have led to its use in various products. It is also a highly toxic substance that is unique in that it can be found in different forms, depending on the environment. In view of the risks it poses to human health and the environment, in 2003 the European Commission developed a strategy on mercury. In this context, the French Ministries of Health and the Environment formally requested the Agency to prepare a brief to enable the European Commission, if necessary, to review the classification of mercury within the framework of Directive 67/548/EEC on the classification, packaging and labelling of hazardous substances.

Asbestos

Updated on 04/08/2016

Keywords : Asbestos, Mesothelioma, Hazardous chemical substance substitution, Work, Chemical risks

Asbestos has been known to be harmful since the beginning of the 20th century, but protection and prevention measures were only adopted later on. In France, asbestos was recognised as a source of occupational disease (asbestosis) in 1945. Its use was regulated as of 1977 when all the forms of asbestos were classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. A complete ban on the use of asbestos was passed in 1997 in France, and was confirmed at the European level by Directive 99/77/EC, which prohibited any extraction, manufacture, or processing of asbestos fibres after 1 January 2005 at the latest.

Green algae

Updated on 03/08/2016

Keywords : Algae (green), Chemical risks

Every summer for more than 30 years, massive quantities of green algae have been washing up on parts of the French coastline. Once washed up on beaches, these algae deposits decompose and produce large quantities of gases, especially hydrogen sulfide (H2S), potentially exposing walkers, local residents and workers required to collect these algae, to risks. The issue of the risks associated with these algae when bathing or consuming shellfish, as well as with regard to animal health, is also raised. 

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