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Plantes
17/01/2019 —
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Ruling by the French administrative court of Lyon: ANSES contests any error of assessment

ANSES has examined the ruling of 15 January 2019 by the French administrative court of Lyon overriding the marketing authorisation decision for Roundup Pro 360. It should be noted that, in order to protect human and environmental health, ANSES is responsible for implementing European regulations on the national level with regard to the marketing authorisation of regulated products (plant protection products, biocides and veterinary medicinal products). It also contributes to improving these regulations by making them more effective and transparent. Every day, ANSES applies the precautionary principle through stringent risk assessment implemented by independent scientific expert committees. As early as 2016, the Agency was the first national authority to withdraw marketing authorisations for 126 glyphosate-based products containing a potentially genotoxic co-formulant. ANSES is currently re-assessing all products containing glyphosate sold in France and is fully committed to assessing the alternatives to glyphosate use, in compliance with the government’s commitments. With regard to the ruling by the French administrative court of Lyon, ANSES contests any error of assessment in the application of national or European regulations.
Fongicides
15/01/2019 —
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Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicides: ANSES presents the results of its expert appraisal

A group of scientists recently warned of the potential health risks of using succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicides in agriculture. In this context, ANSES asked a group of independent experts to examine the hypotheses put forward by these scientists. The experts considered all the available scientific data in order to determine, in particular, whether this evidence constituted a health alert. On completion of the work, ANSES concluded that the information and hypotheses put forward did not provide any evidence to support a health alert for humans and the environment related to the agricultural use of these fungicides that justified amending or withdrawing the marketing authorisations. Nevertheless, ANSES does not regard the issue as closed and is continuing its investigations.
28/03/2019 —
Event

Thursday, 28 March, 2019 to Friday, 29 March, 2019

Seminar on botulism, 28 and 29 March 2019

14 rue Pierre et Marie Curie 94700 - Maisons-Alfort
Public : oui
Anses siège social
Botulism is a neuroparalytic disease caused by the action of the botulinum toxin, produced mainly by Clostridium botulinum . The disease affects both humans and animals and is included in List B of zoonotic agents and zoonoses. Human botulism is rare but very serious, while episodes observed in animals (particularly poultry, wild birds and cattle) lead to high mortality and considerable economic losses. Episodes are encountered more frequently in animals than in humans, with an upward trend observed in Europe over the last decade. Nine European research institutes working on botulism invite you to discuss the theme "Risks associated with animal botulism" at a seminar funded by MedVetNet that will take place at the ANSES headquarters in Maisons-Alfort on 28 and 29 March 2019. The seminar will be divided into three parts: a first session of presentations by invited speakers, a second session to present the results of the European ANIBOTNET project, and a third session whose aim will be to strengthen and expand the network of co-operations and initiate future research projects. The speakers invited to this event are among the leading experts in the field. The topics to be discussed will include the zoonotic risks of botulism, particularly in relation to episodes of animal botulism, the recent discovery of genes encoding botulinum toxin homologues in bacterial species other than Clostridium , and the risks to animal and human health associated with anaerobic digestion. This first session will conclude with a round-table discussion and exchange on the risks posed by animal botulism to public health. The results obtained during the ERA-NET ANIBOTNET project, which seeks to propose strategies to improve the surveillance, control and prevention of animal botulism, will be presented by the various partners (ANSES, IZSVe, IZSLT, ISS, FLI, RKI, WUR, University of Helsinki, SVA) on the second day. The seminar will end with an afternoon of discussions to define proposals for collaborative research projects on botulism involving the participants. Entry to the event is free of charge and open to all stakeholders (scientists, industrial companies, veterinarians, etc.), by registration only. Presentations and discussions will be in English. Mandatory prior registration is available until 28 February 2019 via caroline.lemarechal@anses.fr
pipette
21/12/2018 —
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National Research Programme for Environmental and Occupational Health: 43 projects selected and €7.4 million mobilised for the 2018 calls for projects

Today, ANSES is publishing the list of projects selected as part of its two 2018 calls for research projects for the National Research Programme for Environmental and Occupational Health: the first for projects on a general theme, and the second on the theme of "radiofrequencies and health". Following the selection process, 43 projects were selected with funding amounting to a total of 7.4 million euros.
Piles Bouton
20/12/2018 —
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Button batteries: prevent their ingestion by young children and adopt the right reflexes in the event of an accident

In view of the numerous cases of very young children(usually under the age of 6) ingesting button batteries, with serious and sometimes fatal consequences, the health authorities are once again alerting parents, carers and health professionals to this little-known health risk and making them aware of the immediate steps to take in the event of an accident.
Charancon Rouge
19/12/2018 —
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The red palm weevil: combating the loss of palm trees on the Mediterranean coast

The palm weevil is one of the most damaging insect pests of palm trees, and is a threat to plant biodiversity in many countries. This insect has spread rapidly along the Mediterranean coast in the last ten years or more, and is classified as a regulated quarantine pest and a major danger to plant health in France. It is therefore subject to compulsory control measures. In order to curb the spread of the pest, which was introduced into the country in 2006, control strategies are being implemented at local and international levels. This context led ANSES to conduct an expert appraisal to identify better strategies to control the red palm weevil, particularly in the French Mediterranean area where palm trees are in danger of disappearing.
Santé Travail
17/12/2018 —
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Occupational health: aiming to take better account of multiple exposure

Workers can potentially be exposed to numerous health risk factors through their occupations. The question of multiple exposure is a major challenge for all those active in the field of occupational health, safety and prevention. As part of the 2016-2020 National Occupational Health Plan, a review of the measures taken by the main players to address the question of multiple exposure in France and abroad is being published today. This work has helped determine the state of knowledge and the issues surrounding this problem.
Slime
14/12/2018 —
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Preparation and handling of slime: the health authorities call for continued vigilance

ANSES, the DGS and the DGCCRF are reiterating the risks associated with preparing and handling "slime", a sticky and elastic putty for kneading that is very popular with children and adolescents. The repeated and prolonged handling of this putty can cause skin irritations and allergies that are sometimes severe. From January to May 2018, the number of reported cases was double the number for all of 2017. In May, an initial alert was issued following cases of skin lesions reported by the French poison control centres, the Revidal-Gerda dermato-allergology vigilance network and the AllergOS network. In particular, the health authorities wish to draw attention to the risks associated with "home-made" slime, which exposes users to direct contact with products such as detergents and glues misused for this purpose. Users are also reminded of the importance of complying with the precautions for use indicated on ready-to-use slime and kits sold in shops.
Glyphosate
29/11/2018 —
News

Glyphosate: ANSES launches a comparative assessment with the available alternatives

Following the five-year re-approval of this active substance at European level in December 2017, ANSES is reassessing marketing authorisations for products containing glyphosate. For products for which an application for authorisation or re-authorisation has been submitted, the Agency will carry out a comparative assessment with the available alternatives. For each glyphosate-based product, all uses for which there is an alternative that meets the substitution criteria will therefore be prohibited. The Agency has also just notified manufacturers of the expiration of marketing authorisations for 132 preparations for which no renewal applications have been submitted.

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