Parce que 90 % des espèces végétales à fleurs dépendent uniquement des insectes pollinisateurs pour leur reproduction, le phénomène d'affaiblissement et de mortalité des colonies d'abeilles constaté dans le monde constitue aujourd’hui une préoccupation majeure. La mortalité des abeilles a-t-elle évolué entre 2019 et 2020 ? Quels sont les impacts de la loi santé animale sur les colonies d’abeilles ? L’utilisation d’échantillonneurs d’air dans les colonies d’abeilles est-elle efficace ? Comment sont prises en compte les abeilles dans l’évaluation des produits phytopharmaceutiques ? Pour répondre à toutes ces questions, l’Anses, laboratoire de référence de l’Union européenne sur la santé des abeilles, organise la 9e édition de la journée scientifique dédiée à la santé des abeilles et des insectes pollinisateurs. Apiculteurs, chercheurs, décideurs publics, entreprises ou journalistes, venez prendre connaissance des dernières avancées scientifiques et échanger avec des intervenants reconnus qui œuvrent au quotidien à la préservation de la santé de ces pollinisateurs. Replay of the Conference
Discover what activities ANSES has planned for the Fête de la Science
Observe insects, learn how diseases spread or take a tour around the lab. During France’s Fête de la Science (Science Festival), ANSES scientists reach out to the general public and schoolchildren. A health pass will be needed for all public events.
Vitamin D: opt for medicines to avoid overdosing infants
Three new cases of vitamin D overdose have recently been reported in infants as a result of taking food supplements. Too much vitamin D can have serious, life-threatening consequences for the health of young children. To limit risks, we are reiterating our recommendations on the vitamin D supplementation of infants.
By analysing the DNA of Echinococcus multilocularis parasitic tapeworms, an international group of scientists led by ANSES has determined how foxes carried this worm, responsible for alveolar echinococcosis, from the Alps to Northern and Eastern Europe.
Protect consumers through better regulation of intense pulsed light hair removal
Whether carried out by professionals or at home, hair removal using intense pulsed light (IPL) can cause adverse effects such as burns, blisters and eye damage. To prevent these risks and better protect consumer health, ANSES recommends that these devices be covered by a suitable regulatory framework. The Agency also stresses the importance of better training for professionals and informing users of the contraindications and best practices to be followed.
Eric Vial appointed Risk Assessment Director of ANSES
Éric Vial was appointed Risk Assessment Director of ANSES on 2 August 2021. He now coordinates the Agency's scientific expert appraisal activities on the health risks associated with food, the environment and work or affecting animal and plant health. Éric Vial is thus continuing a career committed to the public interest, safeguarding the health of populations and the environment.
The mushroom-picking season has come early this year: take care to avoid the risk of poisoning
The weather conditions in July and August this year have favoured early foraging for wild mushrooms. Many cases of poisoning due to consumption have already been observed. These can be serious (severe digestive disorders, kidney complications or liver damage that may require a transplant) and even fatal. Whether you are a connoisseur or an occasional picker, you should remain vigilant and comply with good practices to ensure safe consumption.
A new method for monitoring the spread of a deadly bee disease
ANSES has developed a new method that can accurately identify the strains of bacteria responsible for American foulbrood, a deadly bee disease. This method will make it possible to trace the origin of infections and refine health measures to prevent transmission of this disease, for which no treatment is available.