Better predicting of sand haze to limit exposure to atmospheric pollution

Frequent in the Caribbean and French Guiana, sand haze is a natural phenomenon that can also occur in mainland France as a result of Saharan...

Restricting the use of octocrylene in cosmetics to protect the environment

Octocrylene is widely used in cosmetics as a solar filter, photostabiliser and UV absorber. Found in sunscreen products, make-up, day creams and...

Mushroom picking: beware of the risks of poisoning

The arrival of autumn marks the start of the mushroom picking season. However, cases of poisoning remain as numerous as ever and are sometimes...

ANSES proposes classifying 1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate as toxic for reproduction in the European CLP Regulation

ANSES is proposing to classify 1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate, used in the rubber and plastics sector, as a Category 1B reproductive...

Research projects to improve understanding of emerging pathogens that can be transmitted from animals to humans

Most pandemics are zoonotic in origin, caused by pathogens that can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa. To anticipate and...