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chenilles
15/07/2024 —
Expert assessment

Processionary caterpillars: which workers are most exposed?

The occupations most exposed to the stinging hairs of processionary caterpillars are lumberjacks, silviculturists, forestry operators and workers maintaining or developing green spaces. These are the findings of the CheniPRO workplace study conducted by ANSES in partnership with the Agricultural Mutual Insurance Scheme (MSA). It is essential that workers wear suitable protective equipment to prevent the risks of exposure.
01/07/2024 —
Inside ANSES

ANSES and the ANSM strengthen their partnership

On 12 June, ANSES and the ANSM signed a new framework agreement to reinforce their partnership across the entire field of human and veterinary medicinal products. This new agreement between the two health agencies also provides for cooperation to be extended to all possible synergies according to the "One Health" approach.
28/06/2024 —
Inside ANSES

Interview Marta Hugas Chair of the Scientific Board

With the renewal of its Scientific Board in April 2023, ANSES wanted to give it an international dimension by bringing together scientists, researchers and experts from France and other countries. The Agency’s Scientific Board functions as an independent body, to guarantee the excellence of its expert appraisals and the consistency of its scientific work. Human food and nutrition, environmental health, occupational health, animal health and welfare, animal nutrition, veterinary medicinal products, plant health and protection: the Board’s work covers all of the Agency’s missions, while respecting the pluralism and independence of its expert appraisals. On 7 December 2023, Marta Hugas was appointed Chair of the Scientific Board.
28/06/2024 —
Inside ANSES

Joint interview Patrick Dehaumont Chair of the Board of Administrators — Benoit Vallet Director General

Benoit Vallet, Director General, and Patrick Dehaumont, Chair of the Board of Administrators, analyse the challenges ANSES is facing in light of its activities over the last 18 months, along with its outlook.
Rapport d'activité 2023
28/06/2024 —
Inside ANSES

2023 Annual Report

ANSES presents its annual reports for 2023. The general report gives an overview of our recent actions taken to protect the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment. It comes with thematic reports on our activities in the areas of plant protection products, biocidal products and biotechnologies.
campylobacter
26/06/2024 —
Research

A method for tracking the spread of a new Campylobacter species

ANSES has developed a method for culturing Campylobacter hepaticus. Cases of poultry becoming infected with this bacterium have increased in France since 2019. Culturing it should provide an opportunity to track its spread on farms through genetic characterisation.
26/06/2024 —
News

ANSES and the French Biodiversity Agency sign a partnership agreement to support the health of living organisms and the environment

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB) have entered into a partnership to strengthen their cooperation and share their respective expertise in human, animal and ecosystem health, in the context of climate change and as part of a “One Health” approach.
18/06/2024 —
Research

Contaminant detection: a new score to assess the performance of testing laboratories

Scientists at ANSES have created a new score for statistically assessing the detection capabilities of testing laboratories. This score can be used when it is necessary to verify the ability of laboratories to detect a contaminant such as a pathogen or chemical in a sample.
05/06/2024 —
News

The French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products celebrates its 30th anniversary

The French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products (ANMV) was created in 1994. Part of ANSES, it monitors the efficacy of the veterinary medicinal products used in France and ensures they are environmentally friendly and safe for animal and human health. The ANMV’s missions and importance on the French and European scenes have changed significantly over the past 30 years. Below, Franck Fourès, Director of the ANMV, looks back at its history and discusses the major challenges that lie ahead.

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