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19/10/2021 —
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Three questions for Ohri Yamada on the phytopharmacovigilance

The phytopharmacovigilance scheme that we coordinate, which is specific to France, focuses on the effects of plant protection products and their residues, observed under their actual conditions of use. Ohri Yamada, Head of the Phytopharmacovigilance Unit, gives us an overview of the scheme.
19/10/2021 —
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Launch of PestiRiv : an original study on the exposure to pesticides of people living near vineyards

A large part of the rural population in France lives in wine-growing regions. Are these people particularly exposed to the plant protection products used and if so, how? Today, to answer these questions, Santé publique France and ANSES are launching PestiRiv, the first large-scale study aiming to better understand and shed light on exposure to pesticides in people living near vineyards. Measurements taken from 3,350 individuals in six French regions will enable the sources that most contribute to pesticide exposure to be objectively identified so that appropriate preventive measures can be taken.
15/10/2021 —
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A memorandum of understanding in animal health and zoonoses

ANSES and the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), the German Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop their scientific and technical partnership in the fields of animal health, welfare and zoonoses according to a "One Health" approach.
plastique
13/10/2021 —
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Marco project: six years of marine research in Côte d’Opale

After six years, the Marco project (Marine and coastal research in Côte d’Opale: from environments to resources, uses and the quality of aquatic products) is coming to an end. In honour of this occasion, its five partner agencies are holding a conference from 13 to 15 October in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Below is an overview of the themes of this project, to which ANSES contributed with regard to the quality of seafood products, in particular by studying microplastics and their impact on them.
Laboratoires
11/10/2021 —
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A specific health risk assessment guide for nanomaterials in food

Nanomaterials are increasingly being used in our food, mainly to improve a product's appearance, packaging or nutritional content. However, their potential health impacts are raising many questions. This is especially true of titanium dioxide used as a food additive (E171), whose safety has been questioned by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and which is in the process of being banned in the European Union with effect from 2022. To assess the risks posed by nanomaterials in food, a "nanospecific" assessment method is essential. This is the purpose of the scientific guide published by the Agency today.
07/10/2021 —
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Launch of the appelsprojetsrecherche.fr portal

To facilitate access to calls for projects and research funding, ADEME, the ANR, Inserm – including ANRS | Emerging Infectious Diseases – ANSES and INCa are launching a single portal, appelsprojetsrecherche.fr, for all of their calls for scientific projects.
Pollution
06/10/2021 —
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Pollution peaks: revise information and alert thresholds to ensure better protection of populations

Air pollution peaks have a negative impact on population health, causing short-term increases in the number of hospital admissions for cardiorespiratory issues, and even deaths. To limit these effects, the Agency recommends lowering the information and alert thresholds for triggering measures to protect populations.
Substances
04/10/2021 —
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Classification of sodium 3-(allyloxy)-2-hydroxypropanesulphonate as a Category 1B reprotoxic substance

The substance sodium 3-(allyloxy)-2-hydroxypropanesulphonate, used in adhesives, paints, coatings, resins and water treatment products, can cause severe eye damage and impaired fertility. To better inform consumers and workers and protect their health, ANSES has submitted a classification proposal for this substance under the European CLP Regulation on product classification, labelling and packaging. If adopted, this classification would have direct consequences at European level on the substance's conditions of use and on the labelling of products containing it. All stakeholders can currently contribute to this proposal, which is open for public consultation until 3 December 2021.
Antibiorésistance
30/09/2021 —
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Improving the monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in animals

Monitoring antimicrobial resistance is essential to making sure that antibiotics are used appropriately in order to reduce the resistance of micro-organisms. ANSES scientists have taken part in several studies showing how this monitoring can be improved, either by taking account of bacterial species that are not yet monitored, diversifying surveillance contexts or promoting harmonisation at European level.

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