ANSES and the Polish National Veterinary Research Institute extend their partnership
Poignée de main entre Benoît Vallet et Stanislaw Winiarczyk
28/02/2023

ANSES and the Polish National Veterinary Research Institute extend their partnership

On 28 February, ANSES and the Polish National Veterinary Research Institute (PIWet) renewed their partnership for a further five years. Their cooperation, which began in 2012, has led to numerous exchanges and joint projects in animal health and food safety.
EFSA Scientific Panels/Committee Renewal Call 2023
23/02/2023

EFSA Scientific Panels/Committee Renewal Call 2023

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a call for expressions of interest for the renewal of its Scientific Panels and the Scientific Committee in 2024.
S-metolachlor: moving towards a ban on the main uses to preserve groundwater quality
metolachlore
15/02/2023

S-metolachlor: moving towards a ban on the main uses to preserve groundwater quality

ANSES undertook an expert appraisal on the risk of groundwater contamination by the herbicidal substance S-metolachlor and its metabolites. The appraisal showed that the estimated concentrations of the three metabolites metolachlor-ESA, metolachlor-OXA and metolachlor-NOA in groundwater are above the quality limit set by European legislation. To preserve the quality of water resources, ANSES is initiating a procedure to withdraw authorisation of the main uses of plant protection products containing S-metolachlor.
ANSES renews its Scientific Board for three years
31/01/2023

ANSES renews its Scientific Board for three years

Through this new call, ANSES wishes to include more European and international scientists. Twenty-four (24) scientists with expertise in the Agency's fields of competence will be selected.
ANSES and the INRS renew their partnership on occupational health
Signature du partenariat Anses-INRS
18/01/2023

ANSES and the INRS renew their partnership on occupational health

Today, Wednesday 18 January 2023, ANSES and the INRS are signing a new partnership agreement, thereby continuing their collaborative venture initiated over 10 years ago to better assess and prevent occupational risks.
Ethical standards in expert appraisal activities: guidelines for analysing intellectual ties
22/12/2022

Ethical standards in expert appraisal activities: guidelines for analysing intellectual ties

To ensure independence and transparency in its expert appraisal activities, ANSES publishes information on the measures taken to analyse the interests declared by its experts. Alongside the matrix for analysing personal connections, it is publishing specific guidelines for analysing intellectual ties.
Our 2023 work programme
13/12/2022

Our 2023 work programme

ANSES has defined its strategic orientations for 2023 in its five main areas of activity: food, animal health & welfare, environmental health, plant health and occupational health.
Sophie Lardy-Fontan appointed Director of the Laboratory for Hydrology
16/11/2022

Sophie Lardy-Fontan appointed Director of the Laboratory for Hydrology

On 17 October, Sophie Lardy-Fontan was appointed Director of ANSES's Laboratory for Hydrology. A trained researcher, she is now responsible for coordinating all of the laboratory's scientific work aimed at improving the safety of water.
Benoît Vallet appointed Director General of ANSES
02/11/2022

Benoît Vallet appointed Director General of ANSES

Benoît Vallet has been appointed Director General of ANSES by decree of 31 October 2022, succeeding Roger Genet, who has led the Agency since 2016. He will take office on 15 November 2022.
Foundation stone laid for the joint ANSES-ANSM building in Lyon-Gerland
Bâtiment Lyon
19/10/2022

Foundation stone laid for the joint ANSES-ANSM building in Lyon-Gerland

On 19 October, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and the French Health Products Safety Agency (ANSM) officially launched the construction of their future shared building in Lyon, with the symbolic laying of the foundation stone.

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