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Vitamine B9
19/12/2024 —
Expert assessment

Fortifying flour with folic acid can help prevent neural tube malformations in newborns

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are congenital malformations that can have very serious consequences for the development of a newborn’s brain and spinal cord. To improve the prevention of these defects, ANSES recommends fortifying wheat flour with folic acid, the synthetic form of vitamin B9, in addition to vitamin B9 supplementation for women planning a pregnancy. This measure would compensate for the inadequate vitamin B9 intake of these women, which is one of the main risk factors for NTDs in unborn children. The Agency’s expert appraisal on the prevention of NTDs included an initial socio-economic analysis of various options for action and recommended a stakeholder consultation, with a public health objective of scaling up prevention.
Pollution du trafic routier : des risques accrus pour les travailleurs exposés
03/12/2024 —
Expert assessment

Higher risks for workers exposed to road traffic pollution

Classified as carcinogenic in 2012, air pollution also has proven respiratory and cardiovascular effects. Whether they are drivers or delivery riders, refuse collectors, sweepers or road maintenance operatives, workers who spend most of their time on or near roads, either outside or inside a vehicle, are particularly affected by road traffic pollution. ANSES is calling on the public authorities and occupational health professionals to take greater account of environmental pollution in the workplace in order to reduce exposure and risks.
Virus influenza de la grippe du porc : éviter la transmission entre animaux et humains
26/11/2024 —
Expert assessment

Preventing transmission of swine flu viruses between animals and humans

Like all type A flu (or influenza) viruses, those causing swine flu are constantly changing. ANSES has conducted an expert appraisal on the factors involved in the introduction of these viruses into pig farms and their transmission between pigs and humans. If the virus enters a farm, there is a risk that it will mix with other influenza viruses among the pigs. Such reassortments could be a source of new viruses with panzootic or pandemic potential.
un chat et un chien
18/11/2024 —
News

Antimicrobial resistance in animal health and the sale of antibiotics for veterinary use: 2023 review

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day, we are publishing the 2023 results from the monitoring of sales of veterinary medicines and antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria in animals.
un élevage de porcs
29/10/2024 —
Research

Understanding the impact of pathogenic bacteria in the intestinal microbiota of pigs and chickens on human health

The presence of certain bacteria or chemicals can modulate the intestinal microbiota of pigs and chickens. Studying these factors could help at the farm level to tackle micro-organisms that are pathogenic to humans, such as Campylobacter and Salmonella .
24/10/2024 —
Expert assessment

Which work processes involve a risk of occupational cancer?

Certain work processes, including activities or working conditions, can cause cancer. How can their carcinogenicity be identified in order to better protect exposed workers? ANSES has developed a method for identifying carcinogenic processes, and used it to assess the carcinogenicity of three of them. It also drew up a priority list of processes needing expert appraisal over the coming years.
lissage
16/10/2024 —
News

Warning on the risks of hair straightening products containing glyoxylic acid

As part of its cosmetovigilance mission , since the beginning of the year ANSES has received four reports of acute kidney failure following the application of so-called ‘Brazilian hair straightening’ treatments containing glyoxylic acid. As a precautionary measure, ANSES, the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) and the Directorate General for Health (DGS) are today informing hair salon and cosmetics trade professionals, in addition to users, of this possibility of acute kidney failure associated with the application of hair straightening treatments containing glyoxylic acid. Pending the conclusions of the expert appraisal undertaken by ANSES, both the DGCCRF and the DGS advise against using such straightening products.
Actualité APR PNR EST
14/10/2024 —
News

Two calls for research proposals to gain a better understanding of environmental and occupational health risks

Under the National Research Programme for Environmental and Occupational Health (PNR EST), ANSES is launching two calls for research proposals. The aim is to gain a better understanding of issues that are still relatively unexplored, but which are considered to be of major importance to human health and ecosystems.
Un puceron vert du pêcher
07/10/2024 —
Research

How green peach aphids resist neonicotinoid insecticides

Neonicotinoids have long been used to combat aphids in crops Repeated use of these active substances has led to the selection of insects capable of resisting them. A study on the green peach aphid carried out by ANSES in collaboration with a research scientist from the University of Exeter (UK), revealed that resistance was based on two distinct mechanisms in this species. One is specific to the product's mode of action and the other is based on its degradation. The scientists' findings show that interactions between resistance mechanisms are possible, which is vital knowledge for adapting and adjusting control strategies.

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