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Systems for the nutritional classification of foods: comparison of SENS and 5C (based on Rayner's score)

Systems for the nutritional classification of foods: comparison of SENS and 5C (based on Rayner's score)

The French Act of 26 January 2016 on the modernisation of the health system provides for optional information, in the form of graphics or symbols placed on packaging, that summarises certain data on n...

News Published on 4/04/2016

ANSES's proposal for methylmercury chloride to be classified as toxic for reproduction, mutagenic and carcinogenic submitted for public consultation

ANSES's proposal for methylmercury chloride to be classified as toxic for reproduction, mutagenic and carcinogenic submitted for public consultation

ANSES has submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for methylmercury chloride to be classified as toxic to reproduction Category 1A, mutagenic Category 2, carcinogenic Category 2 a...

News Published on 12/05/2016

The Maisons-Alfort Laboratory for Animal Health celebrates its 115th anniversary

The Maisons-Alfort Laboratory for Animal Health celebrates its 115th anniversary

Created in 1901, the Maisons-Alfort Laboratory for Animal Health, one of the world's oldest laboratories specialising in the study of infectious animal diseases, celebrates its 115th anniversary this ...

News Published on 20/05/2016

Roger Genet appointed Director General of ANSES

Roger Genet appointed Director General of ANSES

Roger Genet has been appointed Director General of the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, thereby succeeding Marc Mortureux. As Director General of Research and In...

News Published on 27/05/2016

ANSES's proposed guidelines on issuing marketing authorisations for biocidal products are submitted for public consultation

ANSES's proposed guidelines on issuing marketing authorisations for biocidal products are submitted for public consultation

On 1 July 2016, ANSES will be given a new mission, currently the responsibility of the Ministry of the Environment: issuing marketing authorisations (MAs) for biocidal products. The Agency has prepare...

News Published on 6/06/2016

Illustrated information sheet "3Ds and eyesight: risks and recommendations"

Illustrated information sheet "3Ds and eyesight: risks and recommendations"

3Ds and eyesight: not before 6 years of age, use in moderation up to the age of 13 Technologies in three stereoscopic dimensions, or so-called "3Ds" technologies, have developed considerably in re...

Basic page Published on 26/07/2017

ANSES's proposal for titanium dioxide to be classified as carcinogenic by inhalation submitted for public consultation

ANSES's proposal for titanium dioxide to be classified as carcinogenic by inhalation submitted for public consultation

ANSES has submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for titanium dioxide to be classified as a Category 1B carcinogen by inhalation. Since 31 May 2016, this proposal has been the su...

News Published on 9/06/2016

Radiofrequency interference with medical devices: practices should be adapted to each situation

Radiofrequency interference with medical devices: practices should be adapted to each situation

The risk of electromagnetic interference with certain medical devices, generated by mobile telephones, has long been a subject of discussion. The use of mobile telephones in any place and at any time ...

News Published on 13/06/2016

Register of marketing authorisation decisions and assessment conclusions for biocides

Register of marketing authorisation decisions and assessment conclusions for biocides

With effect from 1 July 2016, ANSES has been entrusted with the management of marketing authorisations for biocidal products. Until 1 July 2015, these authorisations were the responsibility of the Min...

Basic page Published on 2/09/2016

Withdrawal of plant protection products combining glyphosate and POE-tallowamine from the French market

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, following a re-examination of their marketing authorisations...

News Published on 22/06/2016